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Atherton South East & Tyldesley West

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About

Atherton South East and Tyldesley West are electoral wards in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Greater Manchester, covering the southeastern part of Atherton and the western section of Tyldesley. The area combines dense terraces built during the industrial period with later housing estates, local shopping parades, primary schools, churches and community centres. Small parks, allotments and playing fields sit alongside residential streets, and the imprint of the Lancashire coalfield appears in place names and the pattern of streets and old spoil tips reused as open ground.

Transport is mainly by local bus services linking the wards to Wigan, Leigh and surrounding towns, and short journeys to the borough centre. The alignment of the former Tyldesley Loopline runs through parts of the area and in places has been repurposed as a linear route for walking and cycling. Local civic life centres on neighbourhood facilities and parish halls, with community groups using green spaces and shopping streets for regular events and practical services.

Area overview

On average Atherton South East & Tyldesley West has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Atherton South East & Tyldesley West is £41,920 per year. There are 6 schools in Atherton South East & Tyldesley West: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Atherton South East & Tyldesley West is home to around 5,970 people, with a population density of about 2,682.1 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Atherton South East & Tyldesley West Population
5,970
Population density
2,682.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.81(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.74(-21%)
Vehicle crime
11.39(+89%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.89(+21%)
Burglary
9.05(+62%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,595
93.69%
Other White
84
1.41%
African
58
0.97%
Irish
41
0.69%
Chinese
36
0.6%
Total population: 5,972

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,153
23.09%
No qualifications
1,136
22.75%
Level 3 (A level)
903
18.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
777
15.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
543
10.87%
Total 16+ residents: 4,994

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,051
38.68%
Owns with a mortgage
852
31.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
393
14.46%
Social rents from council
294
10.82%
Other forms of private rent
53
1.95%
Total households: 2,717

Property prices in Atherton South East & Tyldesley West

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Atherton South East & Tyldesley West area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Atherton South East & Tyldesley West 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 South East & Tyldesley West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£362,250
Flats1£177,000
Semi-Detached31£217,500
Terraced31£150,000

10 years median price trend in Atherton South East & Tyldesley West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Atherton South East & Tyldesley West.

Data Sources

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