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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
27.64(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.74(-18%)
Vehicle crime
11.39(+90%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.89(+21%)
Burglary
9.05(+63%)
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 70 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 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
Flats1£177,000
Semi-Detached28£221,250
Detached6£362,250
Terraced35£160,000

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.

All postcodes in Atherton South East & Tyldesley West

M469JW

Bolton Road

M469AJ

Chester Street

M469BP

Chanters Industrial Estate

M469JA

Cannon Street

M469EF

Chanters Avenue

M469EE

Douglas Park

M469EA

Birch Road

M469HG

Bolton Road

M298JD

Hanborough Court

M298JN

Atherton South & Lilford

M469JD

York Street

M469DU

Bolton Old Road

M469TZ

Shakerley Lane

M298GQ

Factory Street

M469FJ

Alder Street

M298QD

Market Street

M469RB

Atherton Industrial Centre

M469LJ

Station Approach

M469JZ

Bolton Road

M469BE

Chanters Industrial Estate

M298JH

Squires Lane

M298JY

Kings Crescent

M469FD

Bolton Old Road

M469EQ

Ramsey Close

M469FB

Douglas Street

M469EW

Laxey Avenue

M469RF

Walton Street

M469EZ

Rowland Street South

M469LT

Marlborough Road

M298HL

Croft Place

M469DG

Tyldesley Road

M469DX

Nuttall Street

M469XA

Stamford Street

M469BN

Lodge Lane

M469ED

Crosby Street

M469JL

Elizabeth Street

M469DS

Alderfold Street

M298ER

Shakerley Road

M469BY

Green Close

M469RW

Samuel Close

M469DN

Martin Street

M469EU

Bradshaw Street

M469DJ

High Street

M469BZ

Lodge Grove

M469GW

Martlew Drive

M298FB

Cotton Close

M469JF

Hunt Street

M469JN

Elizabeth Street

M298JX

Cross Street

M469AQ

West Bank Street

M469JJ

Hesketh Street

M469BD

West Close

M469LR

Cumberland Road

M469TT

Fallowfield Way

M469HQ

Bolton Road

M469JG

Bolton Road

M469RE

Bolton Old Road

M469FR

Peace Street

M469EY

Alder Street

M469GN

Crosby Grove

M469AT

Tyldesley Road

M298JF

Squires Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.