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Atherton South & Lilford

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About

Atherton South & Lilford is a residential ward in the eastern part of the Wigan metropolitan borough. The area is characterised by terraced housing and local amenities serving the community. It contains several primary schools and recreational green spaces, including Lilford Park, which provides facilities for sports and leisure. The ward is well-connected by road, with the A577 running through it, linking to the wider town centre and motorway network.

The area has a strong historical connection to the region's industrial past, particularly coal mining. This legacy is part of the local identity. Housing is primarily a mix of Victorian and inter-war terraces, alongside some more modern developments. The ward functions as a practical suburban area, with local shopping parades and community centres meeting everyday needs for its residents.

Area overview

On average Atherton South & Lilford has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 8.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Atherton South & Lilford is £39,333 per year. There are 7 schools in Atherton South & Lilford: 5 primary (2 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
8.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Atherton South & Lilford

Median price£185,000
Price per sq ft£211
Sales (last 12 months)185
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £250K

Based on 185 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £211 per square foot) in Atherton South & Lilford area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £582,500.

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 South & Lilford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached39£333,000£291
Semi-Detached48£222,500£242
Terraced69£160,000£177
Flats29£122,500£191

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Atherton South & Lilford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Atherton South & Lilford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£229,250£78,000£141,000£94,950
2017£227,500£73,000£140,000£93,000
2018£254,895£80,000£145,000£93,000
2019£235,000£83,250£155,750£95,000
2020£250,000£75,500£172,500£105,000
2021£281,500£95,000£180,000£124,498
2022£285,000£108,998£203,000£133,000
2023£299,995£105,250£210,000£138,725
2024£342,495£115,000£222,000£141,500
2025£330,000£122,500£207,350£160,000
2026£335,000£129,000£240,000£148,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Atherton South & Lilford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Atherton South & Lilford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185£128£159£109
2017£187£126£160£104
2018£217£139£167£112
2019£229£135£181£113
2020£238£130£187£117
2021£249£152£202£144
2022£263£171£234£154
2023£306£158£235£168
2024£298£175£250£168
2025£283£189£236£177
2026£294£195£231£196
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Atherton South & Lilford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Atherton South & Lilford in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Atherton South & Lilford

What is the average house price in Atherton South & Lilford?

The median sale price in Atherton South & Lilford is £185,000 (about £211 per square foot) based on 185 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Atherton South & Lilford?

Atherton South & Lilford has 5 primary schools (2 rated Outstanding, 3 Good) and 2 secondary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Atherton South & Lilford?

Atherton South & Lilford scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Atherton South & Lilford sits around rank 14,256 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Atherton South & Lilford?

The average household income in Atherton South & Lilford is around £39,333 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Atherton South & Lilford?

Atherton South & Lilford is represented by 1 elected councillor: Martin James Farrimond (Reform UK).

All postcodes in Atherton South & Lilford

M469BX

West Street

M460GB

Wigan Road

WN71SA

Kirkhall Lane

WN72BQ

Inglenook Court

M460TG

Hamilton Street

M460BN

Hope Fold Avenue

M298JN

Atherton South & Lilford

M460PL

Leigh Road

WN71QB

Romford Avenue

M460BS

Naylor Street

M460RU

Walkdens Avenue

M460AL

Cambridge Street

M469AU

East Street

WN71JQ

Sevenoaks

WN71TR

Clovelly Avenue

M469AT

Tyldesley Road

WN71NA

Platt Street

M460BW

Hope Fold Avenue

M469DQ

Tyldesley Road

M460BP

Drake Street

WN71PG

Orchard Lane

WN71ND

Irvine Street

M460PS

Hindles Close

WN71JT

Beverley Avenue

M460RX

Brindley Close

WN71UD

Harts Farm Mews

WN71JW

Platt Fold Road

M460TT

Bee Fold Lane

M469AL

Tyldesley Road

M460TN

Mayfield Street

WN71HS

Hanover Street

M469FE

Douglas Road

M460PG

Lovers Lane

M460BF

Mayfield Street

M469EQ

Ramsey Close

M469BP

Chanters Industrial Estate

WN71JS

Bewley Grove

M460SE

Hansom Drive

WN71HF

Charles Street

M460GL

Albion Close

WN71TL

Westbourne Avenue

WN71SW

Chilton Close

WN71JU

Birley Street

WN71NL

Houghton Street

WN71LB

Dotterel Close

M460QP

Greenough Street

WN71HW

North Edge

M460UF

Lowland Meadows

WN71TT

Holborn Avenue

WN71EJ

Orchard Lane

M469AD

Tyldesley Road

M460PW

Leigh Road

WN71NX

Orchard Lane

M460RG

Old Hall Mill Lane

WN71NG

Oxford Street

M469BW

Millers Lane

M460QT

Briarcroft Drive

M460QZ

St Michaels Avenue

M460PD

Bridges Street

WN71NE

Oxford Street

M460AQ

Mayfield Street

WN71UE

Kings Park

M460SJ

Gadfield Grove

M460DG

Market Street

WN71HY

Glen Park

WN71PU

Ripley Drive

M460FB

Stanley Street

WN71TJ

Furnival Street

M460QN

Beacon Close

M469TT

Fallowfield Way

M460NY

Caton Drive

WN71NQ

Catherine Street

M469AR

Powys Street

M469AF

Tyldesley Old Road

M469AX

Green Street

WN71JX

Enfield Grove

M460UG

Atherton South & Lilford

M460QY

Prosser Avenue

M460QQ

Bedford Drive

M460PE

Rivington Street

M460DL

Bullough Street

M460FU

Meadow Fold Close

M469EP

Peel Close

WN71HP

Hanover Street

M469FF

Tyldesley Old Road

WN71RY

Kirkhall Lane

WN71PB

Duva Mews

WN71PY

Ledbury Street

WN71JE

Westrees

M460RN

Leigh Road

M460GW

Swan Grove

WN71QA

Reeves Street

WN71TU

Hendon Grove

M460GZ

Gadbrook Grove

WN71HZ

South Court

M460PZ

Lovers Lane

M469AZ

Short Street

M469FT

Hindsford Street

M460PR

Bowling Green Row

WN71JR

Birley Street

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.