Barnfield Close is in Tyldesley, Manchester and in Wigan district. M29 8GP is located in the Tyldesley & Mosley Common electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leigh. This postcode has been in use since 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barnfield Close, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 8GP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M29 8GN, M29 8AW, M29 8EW, M29 8GR, M29 8AY, M29 8AL, M29 8EB, M29 8AU, M29 8AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M29 8GP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 50.2% | 48.3% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 49.8% | 51.7% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 8GP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.1% 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 | 44.2% | 48.1% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38% | 35.7% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -8.5% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 10.9% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 49.5% | 42% | -7.5% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 42.9% | 6.6% | 33.6% | 9.3% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 11.7% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19% | 17.1% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 25.2% | 13.2% | -12.0% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 18.2% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 17.8% | 3.3% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 26% | 14.0% | 33.8% | -7.8% |
| Other | 3.7% | 5% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.7% | 96.6% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 97.9% | 93.5% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 4% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 93.8% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barnfield Close 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 -35.3%.

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 Barnfield Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-04-21 | £187,023 |
| 10 Barnfield Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,500 | 2021-03-31 | £179,215 |
| 21 Barnfield Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2020-02-14 | £159,298 |
| 25 Barnfield Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2019-02-08 | £210,593 |
| 23 Barnfield Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2019-02-08 | £167,236 |
M29 8GP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 122 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 4,706 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 | 609 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School Lodge Lane , Hindsford M46 9BN | 3out of 4 | 705 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery Darlington Street , Tyldesley M29 8DH | 3out of 4 | 752 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyldesley Primary School Ennerdale Road , Astley Tyldesley M29 7PY | 4out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklee Community School Wardour Street , Atherton M46 0AR | 3out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 481 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton High School Hamilton Street , M46 0AY | 2out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Manchester Road , Astley M29 7EE | 3out of 4 | 2,559 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford High School Manchester Road , WN7 2LU | 3out of 4 | 2,987 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL | 1out of 4 | 4,117 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 | 429 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Lilford Centre The Lilford Centre , Lancaster Avenue M29 8LN | - not rated | 762 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Tree Primary School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP | 4out of 4 | 1,915 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Fold School Highfield Road , Farnworth BL4 0NS | 4out of 4 | 4,706 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aspire Hub, Bolton Dalton House , 33 Leigh Road BL5 2JE | - not rated | 5,016 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilwalds | 110 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 194 yd | |
| Rema Tandoori Balti | 104 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 195 yd | |
| Arnie's | 112 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 196 yd | |
| Cafe Camaraderie | Poplar Street, Tyldesley | 196 yd | |
| Grape & Graze | 124 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 209 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lounge Bar | 53 Castle Street, Tyldesley | 98 yd | |
| Union Arms | 83 Castle Street, Tyldesley | 98 yd | |
| Elliotts | 141 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 178 yd | |
| Half Moon Inn | 115 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 178 yd | |
| Hop & Hazlewood Ltd | 126-128 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 209 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santorini Greek Food | 18 Shuttle Street, Tyldesley | 61 yd | |
| Enzo's Bar & Grill | 8 Castle Street, Tyldesley | 124 yd | |
| Imperial Spice | 163 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 178 yd | |
| Golden Inn | 131 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 178 yd | |
| Pizza Top | 113 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 178 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 295 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Pelican Centre CASTLE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 175 yd |
| Kingshill School (Closed) Elliott Street | grass pitches | 349 yd |
| Unit 7 Gym Poplar Street | health and fitness suite | 377 yd |
| St Georges Playing Fields ASTLEY STREET | grass pitches | 528 yd |
| Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 564 yd |
| St George'S Central C Of E Primary School DARLINGTON STREET | grass pitches | 648 yd |
| Shakerley Ce Primary School (Closed) Lancaster Avenue | grass pitches | 736 yd |
| Lodge Lane Playing Fields (Hindsford Jfc) LODGE LANE | grass pitches | 867 yd |
| Gin Pit Village Playing Fields THORNCROFT AVENUE | grass pitches | 933 yd |
| Hindsford Afc HINDSFORD FOOTBALL CLUB HINDSFORD FOOTBALL CLUB SQUIRES LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,051 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 49.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.