Crawford Avenue is in Tyldesley, Manchester and in Wigan district. M29 8LS 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 Crawford Avenue, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 8LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M29 8LX, M29 8LW, M29 8LQ, M29 8LG, M29 8EU, M29 8FU, M29 8LU, M29 8NF, M29 8LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M29 8LS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 8LS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.3% 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 | 46% | 46.3% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.5% | 26.3% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -17.9% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 16% | 17.9% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 5.8% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 42.8% | 39% | -3.8% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 32.5% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 18.3% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 11.2% | 8.5% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 8LS this area, 28.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.5% | 28.8% | -11.7% | 18.2% | 10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 14.1% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 17.3% | 4.3% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3.7% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 12.6% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 10% | 23% | 13.0% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 5.5% | 0.5% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 5.3% | 4.9% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 97% | 88.6% | -8.4% | 81.4% | 7.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 96.7% | 93.9% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 94.3% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 24.5% | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 58% | 46.2% | 11.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 1.2% | 6.0% | -4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crawford Avenue 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 -13.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155 Crawford Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-11-15 | £194,616 |
| 153 Crawford Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-08-01 | £222,452 |
| 165 Crawford Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £194,000 | 2024-07-30 | £206,960 |
| 107 Crawford Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2023-07-11 | £97,392 |
| 155 Crawford Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-08-26 | £195,185 |
M29 8LS 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 | 54 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 3,937 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | 4out of 4 | 5,424 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 | 750 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 | 774 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindsford CofE Primary School Lodge Road , Atherton M46 9BL | 4out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklee Community School Wardour Street , Atherton M46 0AR | 3out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School Lodge Lane , Hindsford M46 9BN | 3out of 4 | 1,235 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 | 1,333 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton High School Hamilton Street , M46 0AY | 2out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Manchester Road , Astley M29 7EE | 3out of 4 | 3,596 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford High School Manchester Road , WN7 2LU | 3out of 4 | 3,948 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL | 1out of 4 | 4,271 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 | 638 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Tree Primary School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP | 4out of 4 | 867 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Tyldesley School Shuttle Street , Tyldesley M29 8BS | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Fold School Highfield Road , Farnworth BL4 0NS | 4out of 4 | 3,937 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aspire Hub, Bolton Dalton House , 33 Leigh Road BL5 2JE | - not rated | 4,262 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merly's Kitchen CIC | 8 Cumberland Avenue, Tyldesley | 270 yd | |
| Shakerley Community Centre | 10 Cumberland Avenue, Tyldesley | 276 yd | |
| Hugos Hideout | 83 Douglas Street, Atherton | 619 yd | |
| Rama Spice | 138-140 Bolton Road, Atherton | 804 yd | |
| The Gym – Brian Goddard | Station Approach, Atherton | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oazi Traditional House | 6a Cumberland Avenue, Tyldesley | 235 yd | |
| Lucky House | 23 Devon Road, Tyldesley | 361 yd | |
| The Lotus | 202 Bolton Road, Atherton | 773 yd | |
| Italiano | 142 Bolton Road, Atherton | 796 yd | |
| Valley Chippy | 158 Bolton Old Road, Atherton | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atherton Mini Market | 204 Bolton Road, Atherton | 773 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shakerley Ce Primary School (Closed) Lancaster Avenue | grass pitches | 542 yd |
| Douglas Park CHANTERS AVENUE | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Bg Fitness Station Approach | health and fitness suite | 821 yd |
| Rowan Tree Primary School Greenhall Close | 926 yd | |
| Unit 7 Gym Poplar Street | health and fitness suite | 943 yd |
| Fit N Funky Victoria Mill Victoria Mill Bolton Road | health and fitness suite | 990 yd |
| The Kensite Stadium ALDER HOUSE FOOTBALL GROUND ALDER HOUSE FOOTBALL GROUND ALDER STREET | grass pitches | 1,025 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 | 193 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.