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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 5 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

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£235
Sales (last 12 months)137
Typical range (middle 50%)£163K – £231K

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £235 per square foot) in Atherton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £410,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Atherton North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£345,000£285
Semi-Detached78£200,000£238
Terraced41£170,000£191
Flats2£83,725£229

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Atherton North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Atherton North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£136,000£62,500£121,000£85,000
2017£209,950£65,000£136,500£93,000
2018£229,995£60,000£148,998£95,000
2019£222,495£58,650£132,000£110,625
2020£232,498£50,000£149,973£124,950
2021£265,000£92,000£161,500£115,000
2022£293,000£77,500£185,050£135,000
2023£290,000£173,000£175,000£136,500
2024£300,000£79,950£184,000£147,750
2025£297,498£80,725£200,000£157,000
2026£350,000£220,000£186,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Atherton North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Atherton North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£156£109£145£106
2017£188£88£157£110
2018£207£102£170£111
2019£212£103£159£122
2020£217£90£183£138
2021£236£147£184£137
2022£276£211£235£160
2023£289£211£205£170
2024£269£150£225£168
2025£295£218£235£186
2026£240£240£232
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Atherton North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Atherton North

What is the average house price in Atherton North?

The median sale price in Atherton North is £190,000 (about £235 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Atherton North?

Atherton North has 5 primary schools (5 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Atherton North?

Atherton North scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Atherton North sits around rank 7,891 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Atherton North?

The average household income in Atherton North is around £38,459 per year, and 28% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Atherton North?

Atherton North is represented by 1 elected councillor: Jamie Hodgkinson (Independent Network).

All postcodes in Atherton North

M460HX

Formby Avenue

M469RT

Droxford Grove

M460FQ

Elmfield Avenue

M469GG

Beech Avenue

M460EY

Blakemore Park

M469LS

Marlborough Road

M469GJ

Dorset Road

M460AP

Bag Lane

M469DZ

Sycamore Road

M469NE

Car Bank Street

M460EL

George Street

M469JJ

Hesketh Street

M460TJ

Drysalter Place

M460NP

Lynwood Grove

M469QU

Dorset Road

M469RS

Rowland Street North

M469JX

Greendale

M469LU

Highfield Avenue

M460LN

Wigan Road

M460HG

Railway Street

M460DF

Market Street

M460HL

Cross Street

M460RL

Gib Field

M460JF

Gloucester Place

M469SQ

Shelley Walk

M460DR

Mealhouse Lane

M460TE

Knights Close

M469DL

Bolton Old Road

M469WE

Devonshire Road

M460HW

Elmfield Avenue

M469EX

Smiths Place

M469NF

Gloucester Street

M469SX

Byron Grove

M469TJ

Hillside Court

M460FL

Willow Street

M460NN

Crab Brow

M460GY

Alma Street

M469JQ

Bolton Road

M469HQ

Bolton Road

M460EZ

Withington Close

M469ED

Crosby Street

M469TB

Norfolk Road

M469FN

Oliver Street

M460HY

Car Bank Street

M469EU

Bradshaw Street

M469GB

Oxford Road

M469PX

Norfolk Road

M469FL

The Walk

M469PG

Somerset Road

M460DY

Alma Street

M460DU

Mather Street

M460FS

Cedar Avenue

M469NG

Windermere Avenue

M469QF

Somerset Road

M460UB

Fletcher Street

M460JX

Bag Lane

M469SA

Buxton Close

M460LF

Russell Street

M469TZ

Shakerley Lane

M460RH

Colliery Lane

M469GA

Devonshire Road

M460LX

Leigh Road

M469WA

Marton Drive

M469WR

Everest Road

M469GR

Kay Street

M469DP

Thomas Street

M469LX

Hillside Avenue

M469PJ

Freshfield Avenue

M469NJ

Car Bank Street

M469XF

Penrhyn Grove

M460LY

Coal Pit Lane

M469WU

Gregory Avenue

M469NW

Car Bank Avenue

M460JT

Gloucester Street

M460NE

Leighton Avenue

M460EJ

Bag Lane

M460FW

First Close

M469NT

Everest Road

M460UN

Atherton North

M469DB

Blacksmiths Fold

M460NR

Luton Grove

M469DT

Coach Street

M469QE

Tarleton Avenue

M469TU

Hambledon Close

M460TF

Stothert Street

M460NH

Brook Street

M469SW

Spa Road

M460ND

Milldale Close

M460JW

Water Street

M460HR

Birchfield Avenue

M469DG

Tyldesley Road

M469SL

Atherton North

M460UA

Coal Pit Lane

M460RS

Linstock Way

M469RJ

Upton Road

M469PL

Warwick Road

M469QB

Devonshire Road

M460EF

Factory Street West

M460LQ

Gadbury Avenue

M469PB

Rainbow Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.