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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 moderate 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

Based on 171 recent sales, the median property price is £177,000 in Atherton South & Lilford area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £582,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Atherton South & Lilford 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 & Lilford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached28£330,000
Flats30£121,250
Semi-Detached49£215,000
Terraced64£156,250

10 years median price trend in Atherton South & Lilford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Atherton South & Lilford.

All postcodes in Atherton South & Lilford

M460PU

Lovers Lane

M469ER

St Marys Close

M460PG

Lovers Lane

M460BE

Hamilton Street

M460GA

Wigan Road

M460LZ

Gretna Road

M460RA

Oak Street

M469AY

Samuel Street

M469TT

Fallowfield Way

WN71JG

Greenways

WN71SP

Barbury Close

WN71TN

Leigh Road

WN71TU

Hendon Grove

M460RT

Durban Street

WN71NF

Reeves Street

WN71TT

Holborn Avenue

WN71JB

Wood End

M460BU

Hillock Place

M460TG

Hamilton Street

M469BB

Matlock Close

M469BY

Green Close

WN71JD

Redwaters

WN71LD

Redshank Grove

WN71NQ

Catherine Street

M460GL

Albion Close

M460QQ

Bedford Drive

M469AZ

Short Street

M469FE

Douglas Road

M469SD

Tyldesley Old Road

WN71NE

Oxford Street

WN71SD

Byron Street

M460PW

Leigh Road

M460QN

Beacon Close

M460SX

Bullough Street

WN75QA

Smallbrook Lane

WN71JR

Birley Street

M460PN

Leigh Road

M460PP

School Street

M460QE

Cromer Drive

M460QZ

St Michaels Avenue

M460TQ

Green Croft Close

M469AX

Green Street

M460DL

Bullough Street

M460PL

Leigh Road

WN71JQ

Sevenoaks

WN71JS

Bewley Grove

WN71TF

Leigh Road

WN71TS

Hendon Street

WN71UD

Harts Farm Mews

M460AE

Morley Street

M460GF

Gibstone Close

M460PA

Leigh Road

M460PX

Lovers Lane

M460QP

Greenough Street

WN71NJ

Oxford Street

M469FF

Tyldesley Old Road

WN71SQ

Ormston Grove

WN71ND

Irvine Street

WN71NG

Oxford Street

WN72BQ

Inglenook Court

M460QH

Telford Street

M460SN

Shalewood Court

M466BB

Crab Tree Lane

M469DA

Tyldesley Road

M460AR

Wardour Street

M460BH

Murray Street

M460BJ

Allenby Street

M460BL

Bee Fold Lane

M460QL

Howe Bridge Close

WN71HJ

Edenbank

WN71HQ

Brookfield Street

WN71LA

Avocet Close

WN71NS

Hope Street

WN71PX

Arundel Drive

WN71SL

Leigh Road

WN71HN

Elmridge

WN71PG

Orchard Lane

WN71SG

Cavendish Street

M460GG

Claybrook Close

M460NZ

Askrigg Close

WN71JP

Platt Fold Road

M460BP

Drake Street

M460GZ

Gadbrook Grove

M469AL

Tyldesley Road

M460SF

Phaeton Close

M469BJ

Printshop Lane

M469BZ

Lodge Grove

M460AJ

Stanley Street

M460DG

Market Street

M460GS

Stone Lea Way

M460GT

Colliers Grove

M469BH

Ling Drive

M469ES

Thorn Lea

WN71HY

Glen Park

WN71NT

Orchard Lane

WN71SB

Byron Grove

WN71EH

Orchard Lane

WN71HL

Hatherway Court

WN71SA

Kirkhall Lane

WN71UA

Leigh Road

Data Sources

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