Market Street is in Tyldesley, Manchester and in Wigan district. M29 8QD is located in the Tyldesley & Mosley Common electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leigh. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Market Street, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 8QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M29 8JW, M29 8GQ, M29 8JJ, M29 8FB, M29 8JG, M29 8EG, M29 8JE, M29 8JX, M29 8JT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M29 8QD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 50.9% | 48.8% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 49.1% | 51.2% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 8QD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.5% 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 | 39.5% | 46.5% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.1% | 29.1% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -15.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 16% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 6.9% |
| Widowed | 13.1% | 6% | -7.1% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 34.9% | 39.9% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 25.6% | 37.4% | 11.8% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 23.5% | 15.3% | -8.2% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 14.5% | 5.8% | -8.7% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 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 | 37.1% | 23.2% | -13.9% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 8.6% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 15.4% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 18.2% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 27.1% | 13.4% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| White | 97.2% | 93.5% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92% 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 | 96.3% | 92% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 92% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 76.7% | 1.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.2% | 37.2% | -5.0% |
| Christian | 58.3% | 46.2% | 12.1% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Market Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Atherton North average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 Market Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2012-08-23 | £187,423 |
| 50 Market Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2007-05-08 | £137,718 |
| 54 Market Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £79,950 | 2002-11-27 | £280,630 |
| 50 Market Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £44,000 | 1996-12-20 | £166,450 |
| 52 Market Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, a newly built property | £43,500 | 1996-12-12 | £219,812 |
M29 8QD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
M29 8QD 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Hulton Community Nursery Centre Longshaw Drive , Worsley M28 0BD | - not rated | 4,297 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 4,919 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Magnalls Fold Community Nursery Centre Mayfield Avenue , Worsley M28 3JF | - not rated | 5,426 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's CofE Junior and Infant School School Street , Tyldesley M29 8HU | - not rated | 299 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart RC Infant School Lodge Road , Hindsford M46 9BL | - not rated | 508 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindsford CofE Primary School Lodge Road , Atherton M46 9BL | - not rated | 514 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School Lodge Lane , Hindsford M46 9BN | 3out of 4 | 612 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 | 875 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 307 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN | - not rated | 307 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton High School Hamilton Street , M46 0AY | 3out of 4 | 1,619 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hesketh Fletcher CofE High School, Atherton Hamilton Street , Atherton M46 0AY | - not rated | 1,656 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Manchester Road , Astley M29 7EE | 3out of 4 | 2,420 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingshill School Elliott Street , Tyldesley M29 8JE | - not rated | 166 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Willoughby School C/O Tyldesley School , Shuttle Street M29 8BS | - not rated | 555 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Lunts Heath C/O Cambian Tyldesley School , Shuttle Street M29 8BS | - not rated | 555 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian The Gables C/O Tyldesley School , Shuttle Street M29 8BS | - not rated | 555 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Weston Road c/o Cambian Tyldesley School , Shuttle Street M29 8BS | - not rated | 555 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rema Tandoori Balti | 104 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 256 yd | |
| Tilwalds | 110 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 278 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | Tyldesley Road, Atherton | 284 yd | |
| Arnie's | 112 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 290 yd | |
| Grape & Graze | 124 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lounge Bar | 53 Castle Street, Tyldesley | 183 yd | |
| Union Arms | 83 Castle Street, Tyldesley | 183 yd | |
| Hop & Hazlewood Ltd | 126-128 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 304 yd | |
| Tyldesley Little Theatre | Lemon Street, Tyldesley | 319 yd | |
| Elliotts | 141 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 322 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Pizza | 10 Castle Street, Tyldesley | 134 yd | |
| Enzo's Bar & Grill | 8 Castle Street, Tyldesley | 147 yd | |
| Santorini Greek Food | 18 Shuttle Street, Tyldesley | 210 yd | |
| Pachino Pizza | 98 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 241 yd | |
| Wok Chinese Takeaway | 144 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 479 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Pelican Centre CASTLE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 117 yd |
| Kingshill School (Closed) Elliott Street | grass pitches | 160 yd |
| Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 307 yd |
| St Georges Playing Fields ASTLEY STREET | grass pitches | 500 yd |
| Lodge Lane Playing Fields (Hindsford Jfc) LODGE LANE | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| Unit 7 Gym Poplar Street | health and fitness suite | 647 yd |
| Hindsford Afc HINDSFORD FOOTBALL CLUB HINDSFORD FOOTBALL CLUB SQUIRES LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 790 yd |
| Gin Pit Village Playing Fields THORNCROFT AVENUE | grass pitches | 799 yd |
| St George'S Central C Of E Primary School DARLINGTON STREET | grass pitches | 873 yd |
| Shakerley Ce Primary School (Closed) Lancaster Avenue | grass pitches | 980 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.