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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 141 recent sales, the median property price is £182,000 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-Detached72£192,500
Terraced50£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

M469QH

Somerset Road

M460HB

Flapper Fold Lane

M460LL

Prestwich Street

M460RS

Linstock Way

M460SY

Gibfield Park Avenue

M469JN

Elizabeth Street

M469LJ

Station Approach

M469LU

Highfield Avenue

M469LW

Greenfield Road

M469SN

Burns Avenue

M469ST

Corhampton Crescent

M469WX

Spa Road

M460FQ

Elmfield Avenue

M460LS

Lambeth Street

M460LX

Leigh Road

M469EE

Douglas Park

M469FZ

Kings Fold

M460HT

Car Bank Street

M460LA

Sumner Street

M460LY

Coal Pit Lane

M460NR

Luton Grove

M460RL

Gib Field

M460AP

Bag Lane

M460JT

Gloucester Street

M469FN

Oliver Street

M469GH

Wavertree Avenue

M469JG

Bolton Road

M469PH

Kent Road

M469PQ

Warwick Road

M469XB

Formby Avenue

M469XF

Penrhyn Grove

M460TJ

Drysalter Place

M469DG

Tyldesley Road

M469EU

Bradshaw Street

M469FL

The Walk

M469LB

Meadowbank Avenue

M469NS

Everest Road

M469SQ

Shelley Walk

M469TD

Seaforth Avenue

M460LW

Wigan Road

M460TE

Knights Close

M460UB

Fletcher Street

M469NN

Car Bank Crescent

M460JF

Gloucester Place

M460LN

Wigan Road

M469NG

Windermere Avenue

M460FS

Cedar Avenue

M460HQ

Collard Street

M460JA

Second Avenue

M469DF

Bolton Old Road

M469NT

Everest Road

M460LH

Bag Lane

M469SP

Spa Road

M460DH

Bag Lane

M460SG

St Richards Close

M469DS

Alderfold Street

M469EY

Alder Street

M469NQ

Spa Road

M460FX

First Avenue

M460JJ

Gloucester Street

M460JR

Wigan Road

M460LF

Russell Street

M460NB

Seddon Close

M469FS

Cox Way

M469PN

Ainsdale Avenue

M469RT

Droxford Grove

M469RF

Walton Street

M460EY

Blakemore Park

M460HD

Ashfield Avenue

M460HU

Car Bank Street

M460UL

Atherton North

M469DJ

High Street

M469DY

Laburnum Avenue

M469RZ

Springfield Road

M469TZ

Shakerley Lane

M298NA

Engine Lane

M460ED

Mealhouse Court

M460FL

Willow Street

M460NF

Crown Street

M460TU

Gloucester Street

M460TW

Threadneedle Place

M460TX

Spinningfield Close

M469DD

Tyldesley Road

M469FQ

Wesley Street

M469RG

Central Avenue

M469RL

Brookside Close

M469LQ

Belvedere Avenue

M469NR

Spa Road

M469RB

Atherton Industrial Centre

M469RE

Bolton Old Road

M460DT

Alma Street

M460JW

Water Street

M469DB

Blacksmiths Fold

M469EL

Bolton Old Road

M469SR

Blake Avenue

M469TA

Warwick Road

M460DR

Mealhouse Lane

M469FA

Beech Street

M469GA

Devonshire Road

M469SH

Princess Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.