On average Atherton South West has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Atherton South West is £39,002 per year. There are 3 schools in Atherton South West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Atherton South West is home to around 8,354 people, with a population density of about 1,690.0 per km2.
Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 in Atherton South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £427,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £325,000 |
| Flats | 23 | £120,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £202,500 |
| Terraced | 51 | £160,000 |
10 years median price trend in Atherton South West
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Bee Fold Lane
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Naylor Street
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Desmond Street
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Gadbury Fold
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Wigan Road
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Wigan Road
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Atherton South & Lilford
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Leigh Road
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Crab Tree Lane
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Mealhouse Court
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Crown Street
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Gloucester Street
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Threadneedle Place
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Spinningfield Close
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Tyldesley Road
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Hamilton Street
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Gibfield Drive
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Lovers Lane
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Lowland Meadows
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Bolton Old Road
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Mealhouse Lane
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Valentines Road
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Bridges Street
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Stanley Street
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Wardour Street
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Gadbury Avenue
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St John Street
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Wigan Road
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Morley Street
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Bag Lane
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Wigan Road
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St Michaels Avenue
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Atherton South & Lilford
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Tyldesley Road
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Stanley Street
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Wardour Street
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Market Street
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Market Street
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Market Street
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Mealhouse Lane
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Bag Lane
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Leigh Road
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Field Green Close
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Swan Grove
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Leigh Road
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Earl Street
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Frances Place
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White Lee Croft
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Factory Street West
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Schofield Lane
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Mayfield Street
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Church Street
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Hamilton Street
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Sumner Street
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Old Hall Mill Lane
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Hope Fold Avenue
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Market Street
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Meadow Fold Close
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Dawson Street
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Millers Lane
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Gadbury Fold
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Linden Avenue
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Lynwood Grove
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Gadfield Grove
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Argyle Street
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Hampson Street
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Coal Pit Lane
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Smiths Place
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Shalebrook Close
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Richmond Street
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Hatton Fold
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Lambeth Street
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Tellers Close
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Cambridge Street
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Old Hall Mill Lane
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Walkdens Avenue
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Hamilton Street
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Hope Fold Avenue
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Brook Fold
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Hindles Close
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Prosser Avenue
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Gadfield Court
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Rosedale Avenue
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Lincoln Grove
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Caton Drive
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Leigh Road
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Thomas Street
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High Street
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Clements Avenue
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Coal Pit Lane
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Market Street
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Defiance Street
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Wigan Road
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Lovers Lane
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Colliery Lane
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Colliery Lane
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Old Manor Park
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Riley Street
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Crab Tree Lane
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Leigh Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.