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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.

All postcodes in Atherton South & Lilford

M460BL

Bee Fold Lane

M469AJ

Chester Street

M469ER

St Marys Close

WN71PX

Arundel Drive

WN71NY

Orchard Close

M469AA

Tyldesley Road

WN71LA

Avocet Close

M460PA

Leigh Road

WN71TZ

Newhaven Avenue

WN71NW

Oxford Street

M469AS

Robert Street

WN71JA

Riversmeade

WN71PZ

Sandgate Close

WN71TW

Atherleigh Grove

M460NQ

Shalefield Gardens

M469AE

Tyldesley Road

WN71JF

The Avenue

M460PB

Leigh Road

M460RA

Oak Street

M466BB

Crab Tree Lane

M460GH

Desmond Street

WN71HE

The Avenue

M460RQ

Eckersley Fold Lane

WN71TY

Northolt Avenue

M460AH

Stanley Street

M469QZ

Hindsford Bridge Mews

M469GQ

Peelwood Grove

M460NZ

Askrigg Close

M460NA

Leigh Road

WN71RZ

Newall Grove

M460BB

Hamilton Street

WN71SJ

Leigh Road

M469BA

Lord Street

WN71ST

Blewbury Close

M469EN

Chow Bent Close

M460RW

Old Hall Mill Lane

WN71TS

Hendon Street

M469BD

West Close

WN71UA

Leigh Road

WN71JY

Rosebury Avenue

WN71HQ

Brookfield Street

WN75QA

Smallbrook Lane

M460RJ

Atherton South & Lilford

WN71PP

Charles Street

WN71LE

Turnstone Close

WN71EY

The Avenue

WN71SL

Leigh Road

M460RT

Durban Street

M469AN

Tyldesley Road

M460SN

Shalewood Court

M469BL

Lodge Road

WN71HN

Elmridge

M469AG

St Annes Avenue

WN71LD

Redshank Grove

M460PQ

Leigh Road

WN71SG

Cavendish Street

M460QA

Wigan Road

WN71SU

Letcombe Close

M460LD

Valentines Road

M469AQ

West Bank Street

M460SS

White Lee Croft

M460QS

Riley Street

WN71HU

Sanderling Drive

WN71JD

Redwaters

WN71NB

Hope Street

M460QX

St Michaels Avenue

M460GX

Gadbury Fold

WN71HD

Charles Street

M460NU

Gadfield Grove

WN71JP

Platt Fold Road

M460FT

Brook Fold

M460PN

Leigh Road

M469BT

Lord Grove

WN71TP

Croydon Avenue

M460SF

Phaeton Close

M469BZ

Lodge Grove

M460AZ

Hamilton Street

M460QD

Wigan Road

M460WX

Crab Tree Lane

WN71NT

Orchard Lane

M460SL

Gadfield Court

M460SP

Shalemere Court

M460QU

Crippen Street

M469BU

Lord Avenue

M469BG

Fern Close

M460RR

Old Hall Mill Lane

M469AP

Tyldesley Road

M460AR

Wardour Street

M460TQ

Green Croft Close

M460GA

Wigan Road

WN71SQ

Ormston Grove

M460GP

Old Manor Park

M460QG

Earl Street

M460AT

Hamilton Street

WN75PZ

Smallbrook Lane

M469EF

Chanters Avenue

M469FH

Croft Avenue

M460GF

Gibstone Close

M460SQ

Gadbury Court

M469BF

Bracken Road

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.