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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

M469RS

Rowland Street North

M469TJ

Hillside Court

M469WH

Car Bank Square

M460HS

Cross Street

M469GX

Elsdon Drive

M469JF

Hunt Street

M469LP

Malvern Avenue

M469QL

Hexham Close

M469RQ

Upton Road

M469RU

Atherton North

M469RY

Warren Close

M469SA

Buxton Close

M469WA

Marton Drive

M469EA

Birch Road

M469JZ

Bolton Road

M469WJ

Car Bank Avenue

M460JH

Water Street

M469GB

Oxford Road

M469JY

Bolton Road

M469LN

Prescot Avenue

M469RA

Gib Fold

M469WS

Lowe Avenue

M460HY

Car Bank Street

M469WG

Peak Avenue

M460GY

Alma Street

M460HE

Brierfield Avenue

M460HN

Cherry Tree Grove

M469PE

Dalebank

M469XE

Colwyn Grove

M460EZ

Withington Close

M460FD

Mealhouse Lane

M460JS

Gloucester Street

M469PD

Cowper Avenue

M469WB

Devonshire Road

M460EP

Mather Street

M460JQ

Wigan Road

M469GJ

Dorset Road

M469TF

Kent Road

M460DW

Market Street

M460HL

Cross Street

M469PB

Rainbow Drive

M469RH

Upton Road

M460LG

Liscard Street

M469GL

Alston Lea

M469JT

Canterbury Close

M460FA

Flapper Fold Lane

M460FG

Sumner Street

M460JB

Gloucester Street

M460JU

Water Street

M460RH

Colliery Lane

M469RJ

Upton Road

Data Sources

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