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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

M460AE

Morley Street

M460AB

Stanley Street

M469BY

Green Close

WN71NR

Hope Street

WN71NF

Reeves Street

M460GR

Gibfield Drive

M460DP

Market Street

WN71SN

Kennet Way

M460GD

Wigan Road

M460DN

Market Street

M460RB

Johnson Street

M460AY

Hamilton Street

M460QL

Howe Bridge Close

WN71EF

Orchard Lane

WN71NS

Hope Street

M460UD

Atherton South & Lilford

M460PP

School Street

WN71SB

Byron Grove

M460BG

Wardour Street

M460QW

Frances Place

M460GS

Stone Lea Way

M460QR

Grafton Street

M460GJ

Shalebrook Close

M460NW

Leigh Road

M469ES

Thorn Lea

WN71SP

Barbury Close

M460AW

Argyle Street

M460PU

Lovers Lane

M460AJ

Stanley Street

M460AN

Morley Street

M460AD

Stanley Street

M460BE

Hamilton Street

WN71SD

Byron Street

WN71SE

Carrington Grove

M460NS

Market Street

M460AU

Crab Tree Lane

M460UE

Field Green Close

M469EW

Laxey Avenue

M460QH

Telford Street

M460GT

Colliers Grove

M469EJ

Lancaster Avenue

M469AB

Tyldesley Road

WN71HG

Hanover Street

M460QB

Schofield Lane

WN71PQ

Parkfield Close

M460QJ

Pike Avenue

WN71HJ

Edenbank

M460LZ

Gretna Road

M469BE

Chanters Industrial Estate

M460QF

Chichester Avenue

WN71PS

Ratcliffe Street

WN71JB

Wood End

M460SR

Clayborne Court

M469EH

Tyldesley Old Road

M460BJ

Allenby Street

WN71HL

Hatherway Court

WN71TX

Ringway Avenue

WN71TN

Leigh Road

WN71QD

Farnham Close

WN71JG

Greenways

M460PF

Lilford Street

M460GU

Hatton Fold

M469BJ

Printshop Lane

M460BQ

Lee Street

M460AA

Crab Tree Lane

WN71EZ

Bold Street

WN71SH

Leigh Road

M460SX

Bullough Street

M460PJ

Leigh Road

M469EG

Sedgwick Close

WN71TA

Leigh Road

WN71SF

Granville Street

M469BB

Matlock Close

M469BR

Horrocks Street

WN71UG

Brentwood Grove

M460DX

Market Street

WN71RX

Leigh Road

M460GN

Gadbury Fold

WN71TF

Leigh Road

M460QE

Cromer Drive

M469DA

Tyldesley Road

M469SD

Tyldesley Old Road

WN71NP

Hope Street

M460BA

Wardour Street

M466AZ

Crab Tree Lane

M460AG

Crab Tree Lane

M469AH

Clarence Street

M460BH

Murray Street

WN71EH

Orchard Lane

M460AS

Hamilton Street

WN71UB

Leigh Road

M469BQ

Westfield Road

M460PX

Lovers Lane

M469RW

Samuel Close

WN71SS

Wanborough Close

M460GG

Claybrook Close

M460PH

Leigh Road

M469BN

Lodge Lane

WN71NJ

Oxford Street

M460PY

Lovers Lane

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.