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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% 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 £38,467 per year. The median sale price in Atherton North is £195,000 (around £238 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £160,375 and £239,250. There are 5 schools in Atherton North: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 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%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Atherton North

Median price: £195,000
Price per sq ft: £238
Sales (last 12 months): 138
Typical range (middle 50%): £160K – £239K

Based on 138 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £238 per square foot) in Atherton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £380,000.

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
Detached13£345,000£295
Semi-Detached78£206,750£241
Terraced45£168,000£187
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£295,000£80,725£200,000£157,500
2026£345,000—£225,000£176,250
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£292£218£235£184
2026£269—£241£201
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.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wigan district.

Band A£1,435
Band B£1,674
Band C£1,913
Band D£2,153
Band E£2,631
Band F£3,109
Band G£3,588
Band H£4,305

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Atherton North ward.

Local councillors

Jamie Hodgkinson

Atherton North - Elected 7 May 2026

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