The UK Postcode Database

M29 7WQ

a postcode in Wigan

Introduced in January 1980
M29 7WQ 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 7WQ

Fountains Close - 19 properties, USRN 44101278

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

Coordinates

Latitude: 53.508 / 53°30'28"N

Longitude: -2.454 / 2°27'14"W

UTM Reference: 30U 536212 5928926

OS Easting: 369989

OS Northing: 401354

OS Grid: SD699013

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR CW9W.J6

Mapcode Global: WH987.83P0

Open Location Code: 9C5VGG5W+6C

Maidenhead Locator System: IO83sm51

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: A1

  • major urban conurbation
  • a very large city or conurbation

ONS Population Classification: 2c2

  • Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanites
  • Ageing Communities
  • Ageing Independent Living

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 26338 / 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 7WQ on Monday 13 July 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light) 02:49
Civil twilight begins (Dawn) 04:08
Sunrise 04:57
Transit (sun is at its highest) 13:15
Sunset 21:33
Civil twilight ends (Dusk) 22:22
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall) 23:41
Hours of daylight today04:27 to 22:03
Hours of darkness tonight
(lighting-up time)
22:03 to 04:28
Moon Phase Waning Crescent
Moon Rises 02:01
Moon sets 20:46

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

Residential Property Sales in M29 7WQ

DateAddressProperty TypeTenurePrice
17 September 2021 7 Fountains Close, Astley, Manchester M29 7WQ Semi-detached Leasehold £160,000
25 November 2019 3 Fountains Close, Astley, Manchester M29 7WQ Semi-detached Leasehold £185,000
31 August 2018 15 Fountains Close, Astley, Manchester M29 7WQ Semi-detached Leasehold £162,500
19 September 2017 3 Fountains Close, Astley, Manchester M29 7WQ Semi-detached Leasehold £185,000
29 July 2015 3 Fountains Close, Astley, Manchester M29 7WQ Semi-detached Leasehold £165,950
7 April 2015 16 Fountains Close, Astley, Manchester M29 7WQ Semi-detached Leasehold £140,000
3 August 2012 16 Fountains Close, Astley, Manchester M29 7WQ Semi-detached Leasehold £112,500
23 April 2012 8 Fountains Close, Astley, Manchester M29 7WQ Semi-detached Leasehold £104,000
25 August 2010 2 Fountains Close, Astley, Manchester M29 7WQ Semi-detached Leasehold £109,950
22 January 2008 8 Fountains Close, Astley, Manchester M29 7WQ Semi-detached Leasehold £128,500
31 May 2007 15 Fountains Close, Astley, Manchester M29 7WQ Semi-detached Leasehold £140,000
18 November 2005 17 Fountains Close, Astley, Manchester M29 7WQ Semi-detached Freehold £119,500
22 April 2005 15 Fountains Close, Astley, Manchester M29 7WQ Semi-detached Leasehold £132,500
6 September 2002 2 Fountains Close, Astley, Manchester M29 7WQ Semi-detached Leasehold £63,000
10 May 2002 7 Fountains Close, Astley, Manchester M29 7WQ Semi-detached Leasehold £64,950
20 June 2000 5 Fountains Close, Astley, Manchester M29 7WQ Semi-detached Leasehold £33,000
27 February 1998 1 Fountains Close, Astley, Manchester M29 7WQ Semi-detached Leasehold £52,000
12 December 1997 8 Fountains Close, Astley, Manchester M29 7WQ Semi-detached Leasehold £38,500
28 November 1997 7 Fountains Close, Astley, Manchester M29 7WQ Semi-detached Leasehold £40,000
25 March 1996 5 Fountains Close, Astley, Manchester M29 7WQ Semi-detached Leasehold £30,500
9 June 1995 2 Fountains Close, Astley, Manchester M29 7WQ Semi-detached Leasehold £40,000
15 May 1995 10 Fountains Close, Astley, Manchester M29 7WQ Semi-detached Freehold £435

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 7WQ

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 7WQ

CodeNameData TypeData ThemeActive SinceData Owner
E00032323 Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 January 2009 ONS
E01006384 Wigan 028E 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
E33006100 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

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