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Atherton North

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About

Atherton North is a residential ward located in the eastern part of the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan. The area is characterised by terraced housing and semi-detached homes, with local amenities concentrated along principal routes. Its landscape includes several parks and green spaces, such as Howe Bridge Sports Ground, which provide recreational facilities for the community. The ward maintains a distinct local identity, separate from the main urban centre of Wigan.

The area's history is linked to its former industrial past, with reminders of coal mining still present in the local topography and street names. Transport connections are provided by bus services and the A579 road. A notable feature is the presence of the historic St Michael and All Angels Church in nearby Atherton centre, a landmark with origins dating back centuries. Daily life revolves around local schools, shops, and community-focused organisations.

Area overview

On average Atherton North has high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 28.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Atherton North is £38,459 per year. There are 6 schools in Atherton North: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
28.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Atherton North

Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £181,125 in Atherton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Atherton North in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Atherton North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£287,500
Flats3£79,950
Semi-Detached74£192,500
Terraced51£150,000

10 years median price trend in Atherton North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Atherton North.

All postcodes in Atherton North

M469GF

Garston Avenue

M469SF

Denbigh Grove

M469JJ

Hesketh Street

M460EN

George Street

M460LE

Nelson Street

M460LJ

Nelson Street

M460SU

Gibfield Park Avenue

M469DT

Coach Street

M469NE

Car Bank Street

M469NH

Car Bank Street

M469RP

Upton Road

M469WN

Devonshire Road

M460EU

Mealhouse Lane

M460HG

Railway Street

M460NE

Leighton Avenue

M469FB

Douglas Street

M469FJ

Alder Street

M469GW

Martlew Drive

M469LT

Marlborough Road

M469WR

Everest Road

M460DY

Alma Street

M460RF

North Road

M469GE

Warwick Road

M469JQ

Bolton Road

M460FW

First Close

M460GQ

Market Street

M469ED

Crosby Street

M469PL

Warwick Road

M469PW

Warwick Road

M469NL

Car Bank Crescent

M460FN

Hazel Road

M469HU

Byrness Close

M469QB

Devonshire Road

M460LT

Lombard Street

M469NB

Paddock Close

M469ND

Rainbow Drive

M469SL

Atherton North

M460FR

Maple Avenue

M460NH

Brook Street

M460TF

Stothert Street

M469FX

Salters Court

M469HT

Carr Brook Drive

M469JX

Greendale

M469QD

Oxford Road

M469XD

Hilary Avenue

M460LP

Worthing Grove

M469GR

Kay Street

M469JL

Elizabeth Street

M469SX

Byron Grove

M460HW

Elmfield Avenue

M460NJ

Worthington Fold

M469JE

Hunt Street

M469LF

Bolton Road

M469QG

Mickleton

M460JE

Osborne Court

M460NN

Crab Brow

M469PA

Chaucer Grove

M469PP

Dorset Road

M460DZ

Rosedale Avenue

M460FJ

Oakfield Avenue

M460FY

Coal Pit Lane

M460DB

Smith Street

M460EH

Mealhouse Lane

M469PG

Somerset Road

M469QF

Somerset Road

M469TB

Norfolk Road

M469TE

Sefton Avenue

M460EJ

Bag Lane

M460EL

George Street

M460WY

Car Bank Street

M469HQ

Bolton Road

M469RN

Chiltern Avenue

M469SS

Woodside View

M469WZ

Mardale Close

M460JP

Leighton Street

M469QU

Dorset Road

M469WL

Formby Avenue

M460EQ

Warburton Place

M460HX

Formby Avenue

M469DR

High Street

M469LE

Weston Street

M469SJ

Browning Avenue

M469WU

Gregory Avenue

M469XA

Stamford Street

M469NU

Tensing Avenue

M469WP

Coniston Avenue

M469WQ

Spa Road

M460JD

Gloucester Street

M469FD

Bolton Old Road

M469GN

Crosby Grove

M469QE

Tarleton Avenue

M469RR

Belmont Avenue

M469WE

Devonshire Road

M460FF

Mealhouse Lane

M460FP

Chestnut Avenue

M460JX

Bag Lane

M469GG

Beech Avenue

M469LH

Ascot Drive

M469NJ

Car Bank Street

M469PX

Norfolk Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.