Overview of M29 8LU

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Hertford Drive is in Tyldesley, Manchester and in Wigan district. M29 8LU 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 Hertford Drive, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 8LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: M29 8NF, M29 8LT, M29 8LG, M29 8LX, M29 8LW, M29 8LH, M29 8LQ, M29 8LJ, M29 8FU.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M29 8LU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female47%50.3%3.3% 51.0% -0.7%
Male53%49.7%-3.3% 49.0% 0.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single33.5%32.9%-0.6% 37.9% -5.0%
Married: Opposite sex50.7%50.9%0.2% 44.2% 6.7%
Married: Same sex0%0.7%0.7% 0.3% 0.4%
Separated1.4%1.7%0.3% 2.2% -0.5%
Divorced8.1%7.3%-0.8% 9.1% -1.8%
Widowed6.3%6.6%0.3% 6.1% 0.5%

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 health41%39.6%-1.4% 48.4% -8.8%
Good health38%39%1.0% 33.6% 5.4%
Fair health15.4%16.7%1.3% 12.7% 4.0%
Bad health5.4%4.7%-0.7% 4.0% 0.7%
Very bad health0.3%0%-0.3% 1.2% -1.2%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications23.2%22.1%-1.1% 18.2% 3.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 20.1%12.8%-7.3% 9.6% 3.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels19.4%12.1%-7.3% 13.4% -1.3%
Apprenticeship5.3%9%3.7% 5.3% 3.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels14.8%12.8%-2.0% 16.9% -4.1%
Degree or Similar13.4%28.6%15.2% 33.8% -5.2%
Other3.9%2.8%-1.1% 2.8% 0.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Indian0.6%0%-0.6% 3.1% -3.1%
Black African0%2.2%2.2% 2.5% -0.3%
Black Caribbean0%0.9%0.9% 1.0% -0.1%
Other Black0%1.6%1.6% 0.5% 1.1%
Mixed White and Asian0.6%0%-0.6% 0.8% -0.8%
Mixed White and African0%0.6%0.6% 0.4% 0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.6%2.2%1.6% 0.9% 1.3%
White98.2%92.5%-5.7% 81.4% 11.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.5% 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 Kingdom97%90.5%-6.5% 83.2% 7.3%
European Union2.1%6%3.9% 6.1% -0.1%
Africa0.9%1.9%1.0% 2.7% -0.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean0%0.9%0.9% 1.3% -0.4%
British Overseas0%0.6%0.6% 0.0% 0.6%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK97%90%-7.0% 83.2% 6.8%
10+ Years0%5.3%5.3% 9.8% -4.5%
5-10 Years0.6%3.1%2.5% 2.9% 0.2%
2-5 Years0.9%0.9%0.0% 2.2% -1.3%
Less than 2 years1.5%0.6%-0.9% 1.9% -1.3%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom80.3% 76.7% 3.6%
Ireland0.9% 0.6% 0.3%
France1.3% 0.3% 1.0%
Italy0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Lithuania1.6% 0.3% 1.3%
Poland3.1% 1.3% 1.8%
Other EU countries0.6% 1.5% -0.9%
South and Eastern Africa0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
North America and the Caribbean0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
No passport held10.9% 13.5% -2.6%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion32.3% 37.2% -4.9%
Christian61.1% 46.2% 14.9%
Other religion0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Not answered6.3% 6.0% 0.3%

Safety

Is Hertford Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hertford Drive 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 8LU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Hertford Drive are based on 96 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 Hertford Drive, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 8LU

Estimated Average Property Prices for M29 8LU

Average Price
£164,665
Semi-Detached
£164,711
Terraced
£163,994
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hertford Drive

Average Price
£167,589
Semi-Detached
£167,662
Terraced
£166,258
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hertford DriveStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
55 Hertford Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£185,0002026-02-18 £185,000
33 Hertford Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£202,5002026-01-30 £199,645
28 Hertford Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£225,0002025-12-01 £219,558
6 Hertford Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£190,0002024-11-07 £194,070
41 Hertford Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester
Terraced, an established residential building
£150,0002024-09-03 £155,193
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for M29 8LU

Employment

M29 8LU 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in M29 8LU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee94
Retired90
Self-Employed31
Part-Time Employee23
Student (economically inactive)14
Long-Term Sick or disabled11
Unemployed8
Looking after home or family8
Other7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles29
Human health and social work activities29
Manufacturing23
Construction19
Administrative and support service activities16
Transport and storage11
Education10
Other10
Accommodation and food service activities8
Professional, scientific and technical activities7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security6
Financial and insurance activities5
Real estate activities3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 3,451 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Orchards Nursery School
Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA
3out of 4 3,700 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Magnalls Fold Community Nursery Centre
Mayfield Avenue , Worsley M28 3JF
- not rated 4,802 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Alexandra Nursery School
Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH
- not rated 5,358 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 371 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 1,145 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Tyldesley Central CofE Junior and Infant School
Darlington Street , Tyldesley M29 8DH
- not rated 1,145 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Chowbent Primary School
Laburnum Street , Atherton M46 9FP
3out of 4 1,152 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 1,164 yd Voluntary aided 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 1,453 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Fred Longworth High School
Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN
- not rated 1,453 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Atherton High School
Hamilton Street , M46 0AY
3out of 4 1,915 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Hesketh Fletcher CofE High School, Atherton
Hamilton Street , Atherton M46 0AY
- not rated 1,947 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Little Hulton Community School
Longshaw Drive , Worsley M28 0AZ
- not rated 3,293 yd Community school Not Applicable 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 4,223 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Salford College
Worsley Campus , Walkden Road M28 7QD
- not rated 5,165 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 227 yd Pupil referral unit No Mixed More About School
Progress Schools - Lilford Centre
The Lilford Centre , Lancaster Avenue M29 8LN
- not rated 381 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Cambian Tyldesley School
Shuttle Street , Tyldesley M29 8BS
- not rated 1,047 yd Other independent special school No Mixed More About School
Atherton Green Hall School
Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP
- not rated 1,054 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Rowan Tree Primary School
Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP
4out of 4 1,054 yd Community special school No 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
Shakerley Community Centre10 Cumberland Avenue, Tyldesley262 yd
Merly's Kitchen CIC8 Cumberland Avenue, Tyldesley275 yd
Cafe CamaraderiePoplar Street, Tyldesley875 yd
Hugos Hideout83 Douglas Street, Atherton915 yd
Rama Spice138-140 Bolton Road, Atherton1,057 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Oazi Traditional House6a Cumberland Avenue, Tyldesley240 yd
Lucky House23 Devon Road, Tyldesley297 yd
The Lotus202 Bolton Road, Atherton913 yd
Italiano142 Bolton Road, Atherton1,049 yd
Ka Ho Chinese Takeaway112 Shuttle Street, Tyldesley1,080 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Atherton Mini Market204 Bolton Road, Atherton913 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Shakerley Ce Primary School (Closed)
Lancaster Avenue
grass pitches376 yd
Unit 7 Gym
Poplar Street
health and fitness suite845 yd
Douglas Park
CHANTERS AVENUE
grass pitches1,035 yd
Rowan Tree Primary School
Greenhall Close
1,068 yd
Bg Fitness
Station Approach
health and fitness suite1,069 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 speed189.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed16.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed50 Mbit/s

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