Cumberland Avenue is in Tyldesley, Manchester and in Wigan district. M29 8FU 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 Cumberland Avenue, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 8FU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M29 8LQ, M29 8LG, M29 8LH, M29 8LW, M29 8EX, M29 8EU, M29 8LN, M29 8FY, M29 8LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M29 8FU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.9% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.1% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around M29 8FU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 50.5% | 49.7% | -0.8% | 37.9% | 11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.1% | 32.8% | 2.7% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 4.4% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 8.7% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4.4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.1% | 48.7% | 9.6% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 27.8% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 15.6% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 11.5% | 7.6% | -3.9% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
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 21%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.2% | 23.1% | -13.1% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 14.5% | 0.7% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 19.4% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5.9% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 15.1% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 21% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.1% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 6.1% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 90.1% | 87% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 88.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.7% | 88.9% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 4.6% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 5% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 89.3% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.4% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 76.7% | -10.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 6.1% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 24.8% | 13.5% | 11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cumberland Avenue was 4.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 6683.3% higher than the Astley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cumberland Avenue has the highest crime rate of 6 local areas in Astley and the 21st highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Wigan .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Cumberland Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2025-06-11 | £91,064 |
| 25 Cumberland Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2020-09-18 | £148,371 |
| 25 Cumberland Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2011-12-19 | £113,369 |
| 3 Cumberland Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2011-10-17 | £65,933 |
| 9 Cumberland Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2009-02-17 | £127,203 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| 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 | 3,989 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chowbent Primary School Laburnum Street , Atherton M46 9FP | 3out of 4 | 926 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton Bolton Old Road , Atherton M46 9FD | 4out of 4 | 981 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindsford CofE Primary School Lodge Road , Atherton M46 9BL | 4out of 4 | 1,113 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery Darlington Street , Tyldesley M29 8DH | 3out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School Lodge Lane , Hindsford M46 9BN | 3out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,194 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton High School Hamilton Street , M46 0AY | 2out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Manchester Road , Astley M29 7EE | 3out of 4 | 3,379 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford High School Manchester Road , WN7 2LU | 3out of 4 | 3,806 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lowry Academy Hilton Lane , Worsley M28 0SY | - not rated | 4,335 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress Schools - Lilford Centre The Lilford Centre , Lancaster Avenue M29 8LN | - not rated | 414 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Tyldesley School Shuttle Street , Tyldesley M29 8BS | - not rated | 960 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Tree Primary School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP | 4out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Fold School Highfield Road , Farnworth BL4 0NS | 4out of 4 | 3,989 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aspire Hub, Bolton Dalton House , 33 Leigh Road BL5 2JE | - not rated | 4,487 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shakerley Community Centre | 10 Cumberland Avenue, Tyldesley | 41 yd | |
| Merly's Kitchen CIC | 8 Cumberland Avenue, Tyldesley | 42 yd | |
| Cafe Camaraderie | Poplar Street, Tyldesley | 691 yd | |
| Hugos Hideout | 83 Douglas Street, Atherton | 798 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | Tyldesley Road, Atherton | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lounge Bar | 53 Castle Street, Tyldesley | 945 yd | |
| Union Arms | 83 Castle Street, Tyldesley | 945 yd | |
| Elliotts | 141 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 1,001 yd | |
| Half Moon Inn | 115 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 1,001 yd | |
| Cellar Five | 146a Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oazi Traditional House | 6a Cumberland Avenue, Tyldesley | 2 yd | |
| Lucky House | 23 Devon Road, Tyldesley | 124 yd | |
| Santorini Greek Food | 18 Shuttle Street, Tyldesley | 895 yd | |
| Bella Pizza | 10 Castle Street, Tyldesley | 917 yd | |
| Ka Ho Chinese Takeaway | 112 Shuttle Street, Tyldesley | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atherton Mini Market | 204 Bolton Road, Atherton | 999 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 1,013 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shakerley Ce Primary School (Closed) Lancaster Avenue | grass pitches | 312 yd |
| Unit 7 Gym Poplar Street | health and fitness suite | 712 yd |
| Douglas Park CHANTERS AVENUE | grass pitches | 903 yd |
| The Pelican Centre CASTLE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 936 yd |
| Bg Fitness Station Approach | health and fitness suite | 1,053 yd |
| St George'S Central C Of E Primary School DARLINGTON STREET | grass pitches | 1,073 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 | 178.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.