Overview of M29 8LS

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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.

People

Gender

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52.4%51%-1.4% 51.0% 0.0%
Male47.6%49%1.4% 49.0% 0.0%

Partnership Status

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single46%46.3%0.3% 37.9% 8.4%
Married: Opposite sex28.5%26.3%-2.2% 44.2% -17.9%
Separated3%3.7%0.7% 2.2% 1.5%
Divorced16%17.9%1.9% 9.1% 8.8%
Widowed6.5%5.8%-0.7% 6.1% -0.3%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health42.8%39%-3.8% 48.4% -9.4%
Good health30.1%32.5%2.4% 33.6% -1.1%
Fair health14.1%18.3%4.2% 12.7% 5.6%
Bad health11.2%8.5%-2.7% 4.0% 4.5%
Very bad health1.9%1.6%-0.3% 1.2% 0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications40.5%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 Levels13%17.3%4.3% 13.4% 3.9%
Apprenticeship3.5%3.7%0.2% 5.3% -1.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels8.5%12.6%4.1% 16.9% -4.3%
Degree or Similar10%23%13.0% 33.8% -10.8%
Other5.5%0.5%-5.0% 2.8% -2.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0.4%0%-0.4% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian1.9%0%-1.9% 3.1% -3.1%
Other Asian0%0.4%0.4% 1.6% -1.2%
Black African0.4%5.3%4.9% 2.5% 2.8%
Black Caribbean0%2%2.0% 1.0% 1.0%
Other Black0%0.4%0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.4%0%-0.4% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other0%0.8%0.8% 0.8% 0.0%
White97%88.6%-8.4% 81.4% 7.2%
Arab0%2.4%2.4% 0.6% 1.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom96.7%93.9%-2.8% 83.2% 10.7%
European Union1.9%1.2%-0.7% 6.1% -4.9%
Africa0.4%4.5%4.1% 2.7% 1.8%
Middle East and Asia1.1%0.4%-0.7% 5.6% -5.2%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK96.7%94.3%-2.4% 83.2% 11.1%
10+ Years0%3.7%3.7% 9.8% -6.1%
5-10 Years0.4%0.8%0.4% 2.9% -2.1%
2-5 Years1.9%0.4%-1.5% 2.2% -1.8%
Less than 2 years1.1%0.8%-0.3% 1.9% -1.1%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom73.5% 76.7% -3.2%
Ireland0.8% 0.6% 0.2%
Other EU countries0.8% 1.5% -0.7%
Central and Western Africa0.4% 0.3% 0.1%
No passport held24.5% 13.5% 11.0%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion37.6% 37.2% 0.4%
Christian58% 46.2% 11.8%
Buddhist0.4% 0.5% -0.1%
Muslim2.4% 6.5% -4.1%
Other religion0.4% 0.6% -0.2%
Not answered1.2% 6.0% -4.8%

Safety

Is Crawford Avenue Street dangerous?

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.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£38,400
Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in M29 8LS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Crawford Avenue are based on 113 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wigan.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Crawford Avenue, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 8LS

Estimated Average Property Prices for M29 8LS

Average Price
£159,463
Semi-Detached
£157,202
Terraced
£184,340
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Crawford Avenue

Average Price
£225,553
Semi-Detached
£238,977
Terraced
£143,887
Detached
£382,359
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Crawford AvenueStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
110 Crawford Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£185,0002026-03-13 £185,000
104 Crawford Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£187,0002025-12-19 £182,477
155 Crawford Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£190,0002024-11-15 £194,070
153 Crawford Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£210,0002024-08-01 £222,740
165 Crawford Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£194,0002024-07-30 £207,025
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for M29 8LS

Employment

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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee54
Retired39
Part-Time Employee24
Long-Term Sick or disabled16
Looking after home or family13
Other13
Student (economically inactive)9
Self-Employed8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)6
Unemployed6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles20
Education10
Administrative and support service activities9
Human health and social work activities9
Manufacturing8
Transport and storage8
Construction7
Accommodation and food service activities4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security4
Other3
Professional, scientific and technical activities2
Financial and insurance activities1
Information and communication1

Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Little Hulton Community Nursery Centre
Longshaw Drive , Worsley M28 0BD
- not rated 3,736 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Orchards Nursery School
Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA
3out of 4 3,882 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Magnalls Fold Community Nursery Centre
Mayfield Avenue , Worsley M28 3JF
- not rated 5,097 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Alexandra Nursery School
Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH
- not rated 5,416 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Shakerley CofE Primary School
Lancaster Avenue , Tyldesley M29 8LN
- not rated 539 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Chowbent Primary School
Laburnum Street , Atherton M46 9FP
3out of 4 856 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton
Bolton Old Road , Atherton M46 9FD
3out of 4 878 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Sacred Heart RC Infant School
Lodge Road , Hindsford M46 9BL
- not rated 1,167 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hindsford CofE Primary School
Lodge Road , Atherton M46 9BL
- not rated 1,237 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Fred Longworth High School
Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN
3out of 4 1,342 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Fred Longworth High School
Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN
- not rated 1,342 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Atherton High School
Hamilton Street , M46 0AY
3out of 4 1,631 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Hesketh Fletcher CofE High School, Atherton
Hamilton Street , Atherton M46 0AY
- not rated 1,663 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Mary's Catholic High School
Manchester Road , Astley M29 7EE
3out of 4 3,553 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
South College, Bolton
Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH
- not rated 4,304 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Salford College
Worsley Campus , Walkden Road M28 7QD
- not rated 5,461 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Lilford Centre
Lancaster Avenue , Tyldesley M29 8LN
- not rated 385 yd Pupil referral unit No Mixed More About School
Progress Schools - Lilford Centre
The Lilford Centre , Lancaster Avenue M29 8LN
- not rated 546 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Atherton Green Hall School
Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP
- not rated 914 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Rowan Tree Primary School
Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP
4out of 4 914 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Green Hall Primary School
Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP
- not rated 974 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Merly's Kitchen CIC8 Cumberland Avenue, Tyldesley270 yd
Shakerley Community Centre10 Cumberland Avenue, Tyldesley276 yd
Hugos Hideout83 Douglas Street, Atherton619 yd
Rama Spice138-140 Bolton Road, Atherton804 yd
The Gym – Brian GoddardStation Approach, Atherton868 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Oazi Traditional House6a Cumberland Avenue, Tyldesley235 yd
Lucky House23 Devon Road, Tyldesley361 yd
The Lotus202 Bolton Road, Atherton773 yd
Italiano142 Bolton Road, Atherton796 yd
Valley Chippy158 Bolton Old Road, Atherton937 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Atherton Mini Market204 Bolton Road, Atherton773 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Shakerley Ce Primary School (Closed)
Lancaster Avenue
grass pitches542 yd
Douglas Park
CHANTERS AVENUE
grass pitches738 yd
Bg Fitness
Station Approach
health and fitness suite821 yd
Rowan Tree Primary School
Greenhall Close
926 yd
Unit 7 Gym
Poplar Street
health and fitness suite943 yd
Fit N Funky
Victoria Mill Victoria Mill Bolton Road
health and fitness suite990 yd
The Kensite Stadium
ALDER HOUSE FOOTBALL GROUND ALDER HOUSE FOOTBALL GROUND ALDER STREET
grass pitches1,025 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed193 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed15.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.