Postcode M29 7UZ (Wigan)

Map showing M29 7UZ and nearby postcodes

The postcode M29 7UZ is located in Wigan, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in June 2002 and is an active postcode. M29 7UZ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

M29 7UZ is one of the least deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 7.5 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of M29 7UZ as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Multi-ethnic suburbia.

The closest road name to M29 7UZ is Limewood Meadow which is centered 69 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Coach Road and is 169 m away. The closest railway station is Atherton Rail Station, 3.3 km away.

The closest primary school to M29 7UZ (for ages 11 and under) is St Stephen's CofE Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on December 2, 2021. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is St Mary's Catholic High School. The last OFSTED inspection on April 3, 2019 rated this school as Good

100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for M29 7UZ is covered by the Greater Manchester police force association and Ashton, Leigh and Wigan is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to M29 7UZ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to M29 7UZ, and the approximate distance away.

Limewood Meadow 69 m
Church Road 91 m
Abbeycroft Close 108 m
Frome Close 118 m
Dovey Close 152 m
Bullcroft Drive 152 m
Astley Hall Drive 181 m
Meads Grove 194 m
Humber Road 207 m
Whimbrel Road 221 m
Westgate Drive 222 m
Coach Road 245 m
Avon Road 258 m
Hayfield Avenue 268 m
The Straits 286 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode M29 7UZ

Introduction June 2002
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from M29 7UZ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Stephen's CofE Primary School Good
(December 2, 2021)
465 m
St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School Outstanding
(September 28, 2011)
713 m
Tyldesley Primary School Good
(February 5, 2020)
753 m
Garrett Hall Primary School Outstanding
(February 20, 2013)
904 m
St Mary's Catholic High School Good
(April 3, 2019)
1.21 km
Holy Family Catholic Primary School Good
(February 27, 2019)
1.25 km
Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery Good
(September 20, 2017)
1.32 km
Cambian Tyldesley School Good
(November 8, 2018)
1.52 km
St John's CofE Primary School Mosley Common Good
(April 24, 2018)
1.86 km
Boothstown Methodist Primary School Good
(July 15, 2021)
1.92 km
Fred Longworth High School Good
(November 22, 2017)
2.02 km
St Andrew's CofE Primary School Outstanding
(March 15, 2013)
2.13 km
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Good
(February 5, 2019)
2.17 km
Progress Schools - Lilford Centre 2.25 km
Hindsford CofE Primary School Outstanding
(March 6, 2014)
2.26 km
Sacred Heart RC Primary School Good
(January 10, 2017)
2.43 km
Bedford High School Good
(May 9, 2018)
2.71 km
Ellenbrook Community Primary School Outstanding
(January 25, 2017)
3.04 km
Peel Hall Primary School Good
(November 9, 2016)
3.09 km
Parklee Community School Good
(September 18, 2019)
3.11 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from M29 7UZ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Newbank Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
February 11, 2020
11.23 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to M29 7UZ - Data from Apr 2022

Coach Road Bus Stop/Station 169 m
Coach Road Bus Stop/Station 172 m
Manchester Road Bus Stop/Station 233 m
Astley Straits Bus Stop/Station 238 m
Astley Straits Bus Stop/Station 247 m
Walkden - Street Ouen Centre Taxi Rank 4.33 km
Atherton Rail Station Rail 3.3 km
Walkden Rail Station Rail 4.15 km
Hag Fold Rail Station Rail 4.34 km
Terminal Two Access Air 19.03 km
Terminal Two Access Air 19.09 km
Terminal One Access Air 19.66 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to M29 7UZ - Data from Dec 2021

Bedford Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.96 km
Hollin Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.03 km
Atherton Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.16 km
Alder Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.19 km
Rands Clough Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.28 km
Bedford Moss Woodland Or Forest 3.58 km
Botany Bay Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.6 km
Bittern Pits Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.81 km
Middle Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.88 km
Kearsley Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.97 km
Lady Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.97 km
Mill Dam Inland Water 4.03 km
The Firs Woodland Or Forest 4.21 km
New Park Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.22 km
Windy Bank Wood Woodland Or Forest 4.25 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for M29 7UZ - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 100%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
County Greater Manchester
Latitude 53.50374300
Longitude -2.45308500
OS Easting 370045
OS Northing 0400879
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
28844
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Greater Manchester

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Leigh
Electoral Ward Astley Mosley Common
Local Authority District Wigan
Region / Government Office Region North West
European Electoral Region North West
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: Greater Manchester
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council Greater Manchester

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E08000010
Travel To Work Area Manchester

NHS

NHS England Region North West
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Ashton, Leigh and Wigan
Cancer Alliance Greater Manchester
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
North West
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Wigan Borough CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Suburbanites
Group: Semi-detached suburbia
Subgroup: Multi-ethnic suburbia
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater Manchester BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Tyldesley BUASD
Workplace Zone E33006104
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Wigan 029
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Wigan 029E
Output Area / Small Area 6B1