The UK Postcode Database

M29 7AF

a postcode in Wigan

Introduced in January 1980
M29 7AF Normal (geographic) postcodes Large user postcodes

The nearby postcodes map only shows currently active postcodes. Postcode markers will cluster if they are close together, which may happen in densly populated built-up areas or where single premises have multiple postcodes.

Streets Associated with M29 7AF

Sherwood Avenue - 27 properties, USRN 44103004

Street names are those nearest to properties in this postcode, they are not necessarily the postal address

Coordinates

Latitude: 53.5038 / 53°30'13"N

Longitude: -2.4639 / 2°27'49"W

UTM Reference: 30U 535560 5928454

OS Easting: 369330

OS Northing: 400891

OS Grid: SD693008

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR CW7X.CP

Mapcode Global: WH987.4607

Open Location Code: 9C5VGG3P+GF

Maidenhead Locator System: IO83sm40

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: A1

  • major urban conurbation
  • a very large city or conurbation

ONS Population Classification: 7b1

  • Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce
  • Young Families in Industrial Towns
  • Terraces in Transitional Towns

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 8787 / 32844

  • 3rd decile
  • more deprived

Demographics are based on the LSOA containing this postcode and not necessarily this postcode alone

Sun and Moon Times for M29 7AF on Sunday 19 July 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light) 03:06
Civil twilight begins (Dawn) 04:18
Sunrise 05:05
Transit (sun is at its highest) 13:16
Sunset 21:26
Civil twilight ends (Dusk) 22:14
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall) 23:26
Hours of daylight today04:35 to 21:56
Hours of darkness tonight
(lighting-up time)
21:56 to 04:37
Moon Phase Waxing Crescent
Moon Rises 10:43
Moon sets 22:15

For a full sun and moon calendar for M29 7AF, go to The Time and Place

Residential Property Sales in M29 7AF

DateAddressProperty TypeTenurePrice
30 October 2023 33 Sherwood Avenue, Astley, Manchester M29 7AF Semi-detached Freehold £185,000
19 November 2021 1 Sherwood Avenue, Astley, Manchester M29 7AF Semi-detached Freehold £170,000
28 September 2020 35 Sherwood Avenue, Astley, Manchester M29 7AF Semi-detached Freehold £165,000
30 August 2019 33 Sherwood Avenue, Astley, Manchester M29 7AF Semi-detached Freehold £112,000
30 October 2017 16 Sherwood Avenue, Astley, Manchester M29 7AF Semi-detached Freehold £138,000
21 July 2017 7 Sherwood Avenue, Astley, Manchester M29 7AF Semi-detached Freehold £135,000
12 May 2017 1 Sherwood Avenue, Astley, Manchester M29 7AF Semi-detached Freehold £110,000
31 May 2012 7 Sherwood Avenue, Astley, Manchester M29 7AF Semi-detached Freehold £81,000
10 April 2012 1 Sherwood Avenue, Astley, Manchester M29 7AF Semi-detached Freehold £84,500
14 December 2011 19 Sherwood Avenue, Astley, Manchester M29 7AF Semi-detached Freehold £75,000
18 October 2010 27 Sherwood Avenue, Astley, Manchester M29 7AF Semi-detached Freehold £74,000
29 September 2009 15 Sherwood Avenue, Astley, Manchester M29 7AF Semi-detached Freehold £96,000
9 December 2005 1 Sherwood Avenue, Astley, Manchester M29 7AF Semi-detached Freehold £94,000
18 February 2005 27 Sherwood Avenue, Astley, Manchester M29 7AF Semi-detached Freehold £85,000
2 August 2002 15 Sherwood Avenue, Astley, Manchester M29 7AF Semi-detached Freehold £52,500
22 March 2002 31 Sherwood Avenue, Astley, Manchester M29 7AF Semi-detached Freehold £41,000
19 November 2001 27 Sherwood Avenue, Astley, Manchester M29 7AF Semi-detached Freehold £44,500
19 February 2001 15 Sherwood Avenue, Astley, Manchester M29 7AF Semi-detached Freehold £24,000
7 July 2000 31 Sherwood Avenue, Astley, Manchester M29 7AF Semi-detached Freehold £30,000
19 January 1999 1 Sherwood Avenue, Astley, Manchester M29 7AF Semi-detached Freehold £39,950

Key to property sale icons:

First sale of newbuild property. This includes new properties created from existing properties, such as residential conversions of commercial or agricultural property, or subdivision of a larger residential property.
Subsequent sale of existing property.
Standard sale at market value to private individual.
Additional (non-standard) sale. This includes repossessions, buy-to-lets and transfers of property sold to non-private individuals.

Elected Representatives for M29 7AF

United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency

Worsley and Eccles

MP

Michael Wheeler Labour

Wigan Borough Council
Metropolitan district ward

Astley

Councillors

Christine Roberts Labour

Paula Wakefield Labour

Barry Taylor Labour

Elected representative data is updated approximately monthly, so may not include recent by-elections or vacancies.

Government Statistical Services (GSS) data for M29 7AF

CodeNameData TypeData ThemeActive SinceData Owner
E00032325 Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 January 2009 ONS
E01006376 Wigan 028A Lower layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 February 2004 ONS
E02001314 Wigan 028 Middle layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 August 2004 ONS
E05014992 Astley Electoral Wards/Divisions Administrative/Electoral 4 May 2023 DLUHC
E08000010 Wigan Metropolitan Districts Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E12000002 North West Regions Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E14001598 Worsley and Eccles Westminster Parliamentary Constituencies Electoral 4 July 2024 LGBC
E23000005 Greater Manchester Police Force Areas Other 1 January 2009 Home Office
E30000239 Manchester Travel to Work Areas Other 31 July 2015 ONS
E33006101 Workplace Zones Census 31 December 2011 ONS
E37000015 Greater Manchester Local Enterprise Partnerships Other 28 October 2010 BEIS
E38000205 NHS Wigan Borough CCG Sub Integrated Care Board Locations Health 1 April 2020 ODS
E40000010 North West NHS England Regions Health 1 April 2019 ODS
E43000164 Wigan, unparished area Non-Civil Parished Areas Census 31 December 2011 ONS
E54000057 NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board Integrated Care Boards Health 1 April 2024 ODS
E56000032 Greater Manchester Cancer Alliances Health 1 July 2023 NHS England
E63008340 Tyldesley Built Up Areas Census 17 April 2024 OS
E65000001 England Non-National Park Area England Non-National Park Area Census 27 February 2023 ONS
E92000001 England Country Administrative 1 January 2009 ONS

All public sector data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v2.0.

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