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Atherton South & Lilford

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

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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	39	£333,000	£291	£200,000	£283,750	£377,500	£491,500
Semi-Detached	48	£222,500	£242	£135,000	£190,750	£249,963	£303,800
Terraced	69	£160,000	£177	£108,000	£135,000	£180,000	£218,400
Flats	29	£122,500	£191	£100,800	£114,000	£130,000	£135,600

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.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Atherton South & Lilford.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail