Prospect Street is in Tyldesley, Manchester and in Wigan district. M29 8SU is located in the Tyldesley & Mosley Common electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leigh. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Prospect Street, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 8SU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M29 8AX, M29 8AU, M29 8BL, M29 8AY, M29 8AZ, M29 8DU, M29 8EB, M29 8BA, M29 8BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M29 8SU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 47.8% | 47.3% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 52.2% | 52.7% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around M29 8SU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.1% 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 | 41.1% | 46.1% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35% | 35.2% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -9.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 13.2% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 3.2% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 46.4% | 42% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 34.6% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 14% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 6.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 | 29% | 23.2% | -5.8% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 12.3% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 15.9% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 4.1% | 3.6% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 15% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 25.5% | 12.9% | 33.8% | -8.3% |
| Other | 4.7% | 4.1% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 99.3% | 92.5% | -6.8% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 98.2% | 93.8% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 93.4% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.8% | 37.2% | -11.4% |
| Christian | 63.3% | 46.2% | 17.1% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Prospect Street 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 -6.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Prospect Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-05-17 | £144,400 |
| 22 Prospect Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-02-22 | £147,526 |
| 28 Prospect Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-05-31 | £195,882 |
| 26 Prospect Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2023-03-31 | £100,421 |
| 20 Prospect Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-03-21 | £136,799 |
M29 8SU 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 4,509 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 | 714 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindsford CofE Primary School Lodge Road , Atherton M46 9BL | 4out of 4 | 721 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School Lodge Lane , Hindsford M46 9BN | 3out of 4 | 807 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tyldesley Primary School Ennerdale Road , Astley Tyldesley M29 7PY | 4out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chowbent Primary School Laburnum Street , Atherton M46 9FP | 3out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 652 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton High School Hamilton Street , M46 0AY | 2out of 4 | 1,669 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Manchester Road , Astley M29 7EE | 3out of 4 | 2,720 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford High School Manchester Road , WN7 2LU | 3out of 4 | 3,188 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL | 1out of 4 | 4,215 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 | 413 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Lilford Centre The Lilford Centre , Lancaster Avenue M29 8LN | - not rated | 565 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Tree Primary School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP | 4out of 4 | 1,743 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Fold School Highfield Road , Farnworth BL4 0NS | 4out of 4 | 4,509 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aspire Hub, Bolton Dalton House , 33 Leigh Road BL5 2JE | - not rated | 4,940 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Camaraderie | Poplar Street, Tyldesley | 34 yd | |
| Wicked Pops | 169 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 356 yd | |
| Arnie's | 112 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 368 yd | |
| Tilwalds | 110 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 372 yd | |
| Grape & Graze | 124 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 377 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lounge Bar | 53 Castle Street, Tyldesley | 299 yd | |
| Union Arms | 83 Castle Street, Tyldesley | 299 yd | |
| Elliotts | 141 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 332 yd | |
| Half Moon Inn | 115 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 332 yd | |
| Hop & Hazlewood Ltd | 126-128 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 377 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santorini Greek Food | 18 Shuttle Street, Tyldesley | 254 yd | |
| Ka Ho Chinese Takeaway | 112 Shuttle Street, Tyldesley | 290 yd | |
| Enzo's Bar & Grill | 8 Castle Street, Tyldesley | 317 yd | |
| Imperial Spice | 163 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 332 yd | |
| Golden Inn | 131 Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 332 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | Elliott Street, Tyldesley | 372 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 7 Gym Poplar Street | health and fitness suite | 246 yd |
| The Pelican Centre CASTLE STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 342 yd |
| Shakerley Ce Primary School (Closed) Lancaster Avenue | grass pitches | 535 yd |
| Kingshill School (Closed) Elliott Street | grass pitches | 549 yd |
| St George'S Central C Of E Primary School DARLINGTON STREET | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| St Georges Playing Fields ASTLEY STREET | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 722 yd |
| Lodge Lane Playing Fields (Hindsford Jfc) LODGE LANE | grass pitches | 987 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 | 74.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 146.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.