Dorning Street is in Tyldesley, Manchester and in Wigan district. M29 8FS is located in the Tyldesley & Mosley Common electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leigh. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dorning Street, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 8FS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M29 8FR, M29 8ES, M29 8FG, M29 8ER, M29 8FQ, M29 8RF, M46 9AY, M46 9AU, M29 8AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M29 8FS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 47.3% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 51.6% | 52.7% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.6% | 40.7% | 13.1% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.8% | 32.4% | -8.4% | 44.2% | -11.8% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 4.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 16.3% | 16.2% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 7.1% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 5.9% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 32.1% | 32.3% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -16.1% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 35.3% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 21.3% | 20.4% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 7.7% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 9.4% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around M29 8FS this area, 31.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.9% | 31.5% | -11.4% | 18.2% | 13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 8.4% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 13.8% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 7.9% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 19.2% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.2% | 18.2% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -15.6% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| White | 96.8% | 95.3% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 91.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.9% | 91.9% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 5.1% | 4.6% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 91.5% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.7% | 13.5% | 10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 59.3% | 46.2% | 13.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dorning Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Astley average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dorning Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-09-15 | £203,043 |
| 26 Dorning Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2022-11-25 | £149,448 |
| 28 Dorning Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-01-19 | £123,746 |
| 14 Dorning Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2021-09-30 | £152,254 |
| 13 Dorning Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2021-08-27 | £149,000 |
M29 8FS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 4,648 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindsford CofE Primary School Lodge Road , Atherton M46 9BL | 4out of 4 | 466 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School Lodge Lane , Hindsford M46 9BN | 3out of 4 | 536 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklee Community School Wardour Street , Atherton M46 0AR | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery Darlington Street , Tyldesley M29 8DH | 3out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chowbent Primary School Laburnum Street , Atherton M46 9FP | 3out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN | 3out of 4 | 518 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton High School Hamilton Street , M46 0AY | 2out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Manchester Road , Astley M29 7EE | 3out of 4 | 2,862 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford High School Manchester Road , WN7 2LU | 3out of 4 | 3,133 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL | 1out of 4 | 3,914 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambian Tyldesley School Shuttle Street , Tyldesley M29 8BS | - not rated | 720 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Lilford Centre The Lilford Centre , Lancaster Avenue M29 8LN | - not rated | 760 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Tree Primary School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP | 4out of 4 | 1,654 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Fold School Highfield Road , Farnworth BL4 0NS | 4out of 4 | 4,648 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aspire Hub, Bolton Dalton House , 33 Leigh Road BL5 2JE | - not rated | 4,676 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | Tyldesley Road, Atherton | 224 yd | |
| Cafe Camaraderie | Poplar Street, Tyldesley | 350 yd | |
| Rema Tandoori Balti | 104 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 514 yd | |
| Tilwalds | 110 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 521 yd | |
| Arnie's | 112 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 526 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lounge Bar | 53 Castle Street, Tyldesley | 376 yd | |
| Union Arms | 83 Castle Street, Tyldesley | 376 yd | |
| Elliotts | 141 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 517 yd | |
| Half Moon Inn | 115 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 517 yd | |
| Hop & Hazlewood Ltd | 126-128 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 541 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Pizza | 10 Castle Street, Tyldesley | 280 yd | |
| Santorini Greek Food | 18 Shuttle Street, Tyldesley | 335 yd | |
| Enzo's Bar & Grill | 8 Castle Street, Tyldesley | 355 yd | |
| Pachino Pizza | 98 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 509 yd | |
| Imperial Spice | 163 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 627 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Pelican Centre CASTLE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 306 yd |
| Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 544 yd |
| Kingshill School (Closed) Elliott Street | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Unit 7 Gym Poplar Street | health and fitness suite | 562 yd |
| Shakerley Ce Primary School (Closed) Lancaster Avenue | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Lodge Lane Playing Fields (Hindsford Jfc) LODGE LANE | grass pitches | 726 yd |
| St Georges Playing Fields ASTLEY STREET | grass pitches | 842 yd |
| St George'S Central C Of E Primary School DARLINGTON STREET | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Hindsford Afc HINDSFORD FOOTBALL CLUB HINDSFORD FOOTBALL CLUB SQUIRES LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 979 yd |
| Douglas Park CHANTERS AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,022 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 165.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.