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Atherton South West

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About

Atherton South West lies in the western part of the town, primarily composed of residential streets with terraced and semi-detached housing. The area is bordered by open fields to the south and west, providing a transition to the surrounding countryside. Local amenities are concentrated along a few main roads serving the community.

The area includes part of the former Chanters Industrial Estate, reflecting its historical links to manufacturing. A notable local feature is Hindsford Brook, a small watercourse that flows through the southern edges of the area near the playing fields.

Area overview

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.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
9.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Atherton South West Population
8,354
Population density
1,690 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.48(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.63(+5%)
Vehicle crime
10.29(+71%)
Other theft
9.7(+47%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.58(+7%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,699
92.16%
Other White
148
1.77%
African
84
1.01%
Indian
56
0.67%
Other
45
0.54%
Total population: 8,354

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,722
25%
No qualifications
1,354
19.66%
Level 3 (A level)
1,310
19.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,083
15.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
719
10.44%
Total 16+ residents: 6,888

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,356
35.42%
Owns outright
1,216
31.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
795
20.77%
Social rents from council
250
6.53%
Other social rented
103
2.69%
Total households: 3,828

Property prices in Atherton South West

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)

Price distribution by property type for Atherton South West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£325,000
Flats23£120,000
Semi-Detached32£202,500
Terraced51£160,000

10 years median price trend in Atherton South West

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

All postcodes in Atherton South West

M466BF

Atherton South & Lilford

M460QT

Briarcroft Drive

M460GY

Alma Street

M460SJ

Gadfield Grove

M460FD

Mealhouse Lane

M460JS

Gloucester Street

M460NQ

Shalefield Gardens

M460QJ

Pike Avenue

M460RG

Old Hall Mill Lane

M460RN

Leigh Road

M460EP

Mather Street

M460FB

Stanley Street

M460JQ

Wigan Road

M460PE

Rivington Street

M460AA

Crab Tree Lane

M460AB

Stanley Street

M460DW

Market Street

M460QU

Crippen Street

M460WX

Crab Tree Lane

M460BB

Hamilton Street

M460LG

Liscard Street

M460RP

Oak Tree Close

M460FG

Sumner Street

M460RH

Colliery Lane

M460RQ

Eckersley Fold Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.