Porterfield Drive is in Tyldesley, Manchester and in Wigan district. M29 8RJ is located in the Astley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leigh. This postcode has been in use since 2003-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Porterfield Drive, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 8RJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M29 8RQ, M29 8RL, M29 8HD, M29 7PQ, M29 7PG, M29 8SA, M29 8DT, M29 7PR, M29 8HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M29 8RJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 50.3% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 52.2% | 49.7% | -2.5% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of M29 8RJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.7% | 30.1% | -2.6% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 59.7% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 15.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7% | 6.7% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.1% | 53.6% | -4.5% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 34.8% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 8.8% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 8.6% | 10.3% | 1.7% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 7.5% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 14.2% | -5.8% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 6.3% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.3% | 18.8% | 1.5% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.7% | 41.4% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 7.6% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.5% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 93.9% | 92.6% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 94.4% | 92.9% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 92.9% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4.8% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.3% | 76.7% | 14.6% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31% | 37.2% | -6.2% |
| Christian | 62.1% | 46.2% | 15.9% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Porterfield Drive was 1.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 2616.7% higher than the Astley average. The most reported crime type was Other crime.
Porterfield Drive has the lowest crime rate of 6 local areas in Astley and the 2nd lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Wigan .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Porterfield Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2024-09-27 | £98,721 |
| 29 Porterfield Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-09-18 | £215,793 |
| 48 Porterfield Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2024-03-19 | £81,765 |
| 36 Porterfield Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-02-06 | £129,031 |
| 61 Porterfield Drive, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2023-10-31 | £73,699 |
M29 8RJ 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 | 192 |
| Retired | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Education | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 33 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 28 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 4,697 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery Darlington Street , Tyldesley M29 8DH | 3out of 4 | 327 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyldesley Primary School Ennerdale Road , Astley Tyldesley M29 7PY | 4out of 4 | 486 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindsford CofE Primary School Lodge Road , Atherton M46 9BL | 4out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's CofE Primary School Manchester Road , Astley M29 7BT | 3out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School Lodge Lane , Hindsford M46 9BN | 3out of 4 | 1,409 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 | 1,083 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Manchester Road , Astley M29 7EE | 3out of 4 | 2,101 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton High School Hamilton Street , M46 0AY | 2out of 4 | 2,399 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford High School Manchester Road , WN7 2LU | 3out of 4 | 3,010 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lowry Academy Hilton Lane , Worsley M28 0SY | - not rated | 3,985 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 | 407 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Lilford Centre The Lilford Centre , Lancaster Avenue M29 8LN | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Tree Primary School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP | 4out of 4 | 2,439 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Fold School Highfield Road , Farnworth BL4 0NS | 4out of 4 | 4,697 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Kindness | 249a Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 277 yd | |
| My Kitchen | 190 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 317 yd | |
| Spring Deer Restaurant | 176-178 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 317 yd | |
| Skenning Bobs | 166 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 317 yd | |
| The Slush Father | 209-215 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyldesley Subscription Bowling Club | 1 Garden Street, Tyldesley | 130 yd | |
| Mort Arms | 235-237 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 291 yd | |
| 180 Dance Club | 180 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 371 yd | |
| Tyldesley Rufc | Astley Street, Tyldesley | 403 yd | |
| Cellar Five | 146a Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankie's Chicken and Pizza Bar | 158 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 317 yd | |
| The Little Chippy | 172 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 317 yd | |
| Golden House | 131 Manchester Road, Tyldesley | 401 yd | |
| Chinese Kitchen Tyldesley | Stour Road, Tyldesley | 405 yd | |
| Rivazz8 | Stour Road, Tyldesley | 405 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Operative | Stour Road, Tyldesley | 405 yd | |
| Heron Foods | Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 460 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St George'S Central C Of E Primary School DARLINGTON STREET | grass pitches | 324 yd |
| Tyldesley Primary School ENNERDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 425 yd |
| St Georges Playing Fields ASTLEY STREET | grass pitches | 542 yd |
| Unit 7 Gym Poplar Street | health and fitness suite | 654 yd |
| Kingshill School (Closed) Elliott Street | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| The Pelican Centre CASTLE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 884 yd |
| Gin Pit Village Playing Fields THORNCROFT AVENUE | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| Astley & Tyldesley Miner'S Welfare Institute MEANLEY ROAD | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,041 yd |
| Shakerley Ce Primary School (Closed) Lancaster Avenue | grass pitches | 1,092 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 | 54.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 54.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 54.9% |
| 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 | 33.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.