M29 postcode: what it's like to live there
The M29 district covers Tyldesley, Astley, Atherton. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 7 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in M29
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from M29 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Manchester: 65 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in M29
- Garrett Hall Primary School · M29 7EY · Outstanding (2024) · Top 9% in England
- St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School · M29 7DY · Good (2023) · Top 17% in England
- St Stephen's CofE Primary School · M29 7BT · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas · Bottom 41% in England
- Tyldesley Primary School · M29 7PY · Standards maintained (2025) · Top 15% in England
- Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery · M29 8DH · Good (2023) · Top 34% in England
Secondary schools in M29
- Fred Longworth High School · M29 8JN · Remains Good (2022) · Top 48% in England
- St Mary's Catholic High School · M29 7EE · Standards maintained (2024) · Bottom 49% in England
Fee-paying schools in M29
- Cambian Tyldesley School · M29 8BS · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
Nurseries and pre-schools in M29
- Top Chapel Day Nursery · M29 8DR · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Bright Horizons Astley Nursery and Preschool · M29 7HQ · Good (Ofsted)
- Partou Best Friends Day Nursery & Pre-School · M29 8RZ · Inadequate (Ofsted)
- Astley Nature Kindergarten · M29 7DY · Good (Ofsted)
- Woodland Adventure Nursery · M29 7TX · Outstanding (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in M29
- Elliott Street Surgery · M29 8FL
- Poplar Street Surgery · M29 8AX
- The Surgery, Tyldesley · M29 8AL
- Astley General Practice · M29 7BY
- Boothstown Medical Centre · M29 8RZ
- Dr Vardhan'S Surgery · M29 7HG
- Sivakumar & Partner · M29 7BS
Neighbourhoods in M29
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of M29 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyldesley North | 39% | £202k | — | 8 min |
| Astley, Blackmoor & Mosley Common | 31% | £280k | — | 10 min |
| Tyldesley South | 24% | £242k | — | 8 min |
| Atherton South East & Tyldesley West | 5% | £204k | — | 5 min |
Questions
Where is the M29 postcode?
M29 covers 7 neighbourhoods in Tyldesley, Astley, Atherton, with 568 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in M29?
The typical home price across M29's neighbourhoods is £242k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in M29?
5 primary and 2 secondary state schools have a M29 postcode, plus 1 fee-paying.
How long is the commute from M29?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Manchester 65 minutes.