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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.

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.