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M46 0ED

Mealhouse Court

Atherton North

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Detailed insights for M46 0ED

Overview

Postcode M46 0ED is located in a major urban area, within the Atherton North ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Atherton South West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 169.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Atherton South West is £39,002 per year. The nearest station is Hag Fold, about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Central Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
169
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
37.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Atherton South West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,398 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Atherton South West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 169.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

37.3%

Approximately 37.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Atherton South West is £39,002 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 98 ft away from M46 0ED.

Flood risk

No risk

Atherton South West near M46 0ED has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hag Fold located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M46 0ED
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Hag Fold

N/A

Walking directions to Hag Fold
0.7 mi

Atherton

N/A

Walking directions to Atherton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M46 0ED
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miCentral ParkMediumWalking directions to Central Park

Area Profile

Population
345
Population density
7,538.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
76.37(+105%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.82(+83%)
Public order
22.08(+118%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.09(+112%)
Shoplifting
16.11(+179%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
311
90.14%
White and Black African (mixed)
8
2.32%
Chinese
5
1.45%
Other Black
5
1.45%
African
4
1.16%
Total population: 345

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
117
40.07%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
14.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
11.99%
Level 3 (A level)
30
10.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
9.25%
Total 16+ residents: 292

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
50
29.59%
Owns with a mortgage
36
21.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
19.53%
Owns outright
28
16.57%
Other social rented
13
7.69%
Total households: 169

Property prices in Atherton North

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£235
Sales (last 12 months)137
Typical range (middle 50%)£163K – £231K

Based on 137 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £235 per square foot) in Atherton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £410,000.

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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£345,000£285
Semi-Detached78£200,000£238
Terraced41£170,000£191
Flats2£83,725£229

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Atherton North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Atherton North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£136,000£62,500£121,000£85,000
2017£209,950£65,000£136,500£93,000
2018£229,995£60,000£148,998£95,000
2019£222,495£58,650£132,000£110,625
2020£232,498£50,000£149,973£124,950
2021£265,000£92,000£161,500£115,000
2022£293,000£77,500£185,050£135,000
2023£290,000£173,000£175,000£136,500
2024£300,000£79,950£184,000£147,750
2025£297,498£80,725£200,000£157,000
2026£350,000£220,000£186,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Atherton North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Atherton North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£156£109£145£106
2017£188£88£157£110
2018£207£102£170£111
2019£212£103£159£122
2020£217£90£183£138
2021£236£147£184£137
2022£276£211£235£160
2023£289£211£205£170
2024£269£150£225£168
2025£295£218£235£186
2026£240£240£232
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Atherton North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Atherton North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M46 0ED.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M46 0ED
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Feb 202686, Mealhouse Lane, Manchester, M46 0FDTerracedLeasehold£80,000
12 Feb 202686, Mealhouse Lane, Manchester, M46 0FDTerracedLeasehold£102,000
12 Feb 202686, Mealhouse Lane, Manchester, M46 0FDTerracedLeasehold£102,000
13 Jun 202578, Mealhouse Lane, Manchester, M46 0FDTerracedLeasehold£125,000
10 Apr 202566, Mealhouse Lane, Manchester, M46 0FDTerracedLeasehold£103,000

Schools

In the M46 0ED postcode area, located within Atherton South West, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M46 0ED
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryAtherton High SchoolFree schools

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School AthertonVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryMeadowbank Primary School & Children's CentreCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M46 0ED

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M46 0ED
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTescoTyldesley Road, Wigan, M46 9DAWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miMorrisons Daily104 Wigan Road, Manchester, M46 0LNWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miGo LocalCross Street, Wigan, M46 0EZWalking directions to Go Local
0.4 miMorrisons DailyCar Bank Street, Wigan, M46 0HYWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miAsdaBolton Road, Manchester, M46 9JZWalking directions to Asda

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wigan district (2025-26).

Band A£1,354
Band B£1,580
Band C£1,806
Band D£2,031
Band E£2,483
Band F£2,934
Band G£3,385
Band H£4,063

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for M46 0ED, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jamie Hodgkinson

Atherton North - Elected 7 May 2026

Independent Network

Member of parliament

Jo Platt

Leigh and Atherton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWiganE08000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeigh and AthertonE14001329
WardAtherton NorthE05014993
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Atherton South WestE02001309
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 023CE01006244
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M46 0ED

Is M46 0ED (Atherton South West) safe?

The area around M46 0ED records about 169 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near M46 0ED?

The median sale price around M46 0ED in Atherton South West is £190,000 (about £235 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M46 0ED?

There are 10 schools close to M46 0ED, including Atherton High School (Good), St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton (Good) and Meadowbank Primary School & Children's Centre (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M46 0ED?

The closest station to M46 0ED is Hag Fold, about 1,023 m away.

How deprived is the area around M46 0ED?

M46 0ED scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,398 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M46 0ED (Atherton South West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leigh and Atherton covering M46 0ED is Jo Platt (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jamie Hodgkinson (Independent Network).

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.