The UK Postcode Database

M29 7FR

a postcode in Wigan

Introduced in January 1980
M29 7FR 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 7FR

Westgate Drive - 29 properties, USRN 44103549

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

Coordinates

Latitude: 53.5044 / 53°30'15"N

Longitude: -2.4498 / 2°26'59"W

UTM Reference: 30U 536494 5928524

OS Easting: 370265

OS Northing: 400949

OS Grid: SD702009

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR CWBX.FH

Mapcode Global: WH987.B5PS

Open Location Code: 9C5VGH32+Q3

Maidenhead Locator System: IO83sm61

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: A1

  • major urban conurbation
  • a very large city or conurbation

ONS Population Classification: 1b2

  • Retired Professionals
  • Small Town Suburbia
  • Older Established Suburban Communities

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 28844 / 32844

  • 9th decile
  • much less deprived

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

Sun and Moon Times for M29 7FR on Friday 17 July 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light) 03:00
Civil twilight begins (Dawn) 04:14
Sunrise 05:02
Transit (sun is at its highest) 13:16
Sunset 21:29
Civil twilight ends (Dusk) 22:17
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall) 23:31
Hours of daylight today04:32 to 21:59
Hours of darkness tonight
(lighting-up time)
21:59 to 04:34
Moon Phase Waxing Crescent
Moon Rises 07:57
Moon sets 21:57

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

Residential Property Sales in M29 7FR

DateAddressProperty TypeTenurePrice
12 November 2021 21 Westgate Drive, Astley, Manchester M29 7FR Semi-detached Leasehold £210,000
16 July 2021 24 Westgate Drive, Astley, Manchester M29 7FR Semi-detached Leasehold £230,000
10 June 2021 23 Westgate Drive, Astley, Manchester M29 7FR Semi-detached Leasehold £220,000
2 December 2019 9 Westgate Drive, Astley, Manchester M29 7FR Other property type Freehold £750
25 October 2019 9 Westgate Drive, Astley, Manchester M29 7FR Semi-detached Leasehold £194,950
22 November 2018 17 Westgate Drive, Astley, Manchester M29 7FR Other property type Freehold £750
9 June 2017 21 Westgate Drive, Astley, Manchester M29 7FR Semi-detached Leasehold £155,000
21 October 2016 2 Westgate Drive, Astley, Manchester M29 7FR Semi-detached Leasehold £166,000
20 May 2016 15 Westgate Drive, Astley, Manchester M29 7FR Semi-detached Leasehold £140,000
13 January 2016 18 Westgate Drive, Astley, Manchester M29 7FR Semi-detached Leasehold £153,000
20 November 2015 3 Westgate Drive, Astley, Manchester M29 7FR Semi-detached Leasehold £162,500
24 October 2014 3 Westgate Drive, Astley, Manchester M29 7FR Semi-detached Leasehold £138,000
29 November 2013 25 Westgate Drive, Astley, Manchester M29 7FR Semi-detached Leasehold £149,000
29 November 2013 19 Westgate Drive, Astley, Manchester M29 7FR Semi-detached Leasehold £125,000
8 March 2013 20 Westgate Drive, Astley, Manchester M29 7FR Semi-detached Leasehold £143,000
28 February 2008 7 Westgate Drive, Astley, Manchester M29 7FR Semi-detached Leasehold £149,450
17 December 2007 18 Westgate Drive, Astley, Manchester M29 7FR Semi-detached Leasehold £166,000
16 November 2007 7 Westgate Drive, Astley, Manchester M29 7FR Semi-detached Leasehold £125,000
12 April 2007 23 Westgate Drive, Astley, Manchester M29 7FR Semi-detached Leasehold £152,000
18 November 2005 2 Westgate Drive, Astley, Manchester M29 7FR Semi-detached Leasehold £119,950
16 August 2005 18 Westgate Drive, Astley, Manchester M29 7FR Semi-detached Leasehold £137,500
18 June 2004 16 Westgate Drive, Astley, Manchester M29 7FR Semi-detached Leasehold £142,000
11 July 2003 27 Westgate Drive, Astley, Manchester M29 7FR Semi-detached Leasehold £87,000
25 January 2002 21 Westgate Drive, Astley, Manchester M29 7FR Semi-detached Leasehold £81,950
9 November 2001 3 Westgate Drive, Astley, Manchester M29 7FR Semi-detached Leasehold £70,000
19 October 2001 25 Westgate Drive, Astley, Manchester M29 7FR Semi-detached Leasehold £74,000
10 July 2000 8 Westgate Drive, Astley, Manchester M29 7FR Semi-detached Leasehold £62,000
23 April 1999 17 Westgate Drive, Astley, Manchester M29 7FR Semi-detached Leasehold £48,000
19 October 1998 24 Westgate Drive, Astley, Manchester M29 7FR Semi-detached Leasehold £57,000
24 June 1998 9 Westgate Drive, Astley, Manchester M29 7FR Semi-detached Leasehold £57,000
22 May 1998 16 Westgate Drive, Astley, Manchester M29 7FR Semi-detached Leasehold £23,750
23 May 1997 2 Westgate Drive, Astley, Manchester M29 7FR Semi-detached Leasehold £45,500
19 July 1996 21 Westgate Drive, Astley, Manchester M29 7FR Semi-detached Leasehold £46,500

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 7FR

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 7FR

CodeNameData TypeData ThemeActive SinceData Owner
E00032356 Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 January 2009 ONS
E01006385 Wigan 029E Lower layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 February 2004 ONS
E02001315 Wigan 029 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
E33006104 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
E63008361 Astley 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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