Postcode M46 0EQ is located in a major urban area, within the Atherton North area 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 median sale price in Atherton North is £195,000 (around £238 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £161,125 and £238,125. The nearest station is Atherton, about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Central Park.
Atherton South West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,122 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Atherton South West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 169.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.8% 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.
The average income per household in Atherton South West is £39,002 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 114 ft away from M46 0EQ.
Atherton South West near M46 0EQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Atherton located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Atherton | N/A | Walking directions to Atherton |
| 0.7 mi | Hag Fold | N/A | Walking directions to Hag Fold |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Central Park | Medium | Walking directions to Central Park |
Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £238 per square foot) in Atherton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £380,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £345,000 | £295 |
| Semi-Detached | 79 | £207,500 | £241 |
| Terraced | 46 | £167,250 | £185 |
| Flats | 2 | £83,725 | £229 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £295,000 | £80,725 | £200,000 | £157,500 |
| 2026 | £345,000 | — | £225,000 | £176,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £292 | £218 | £235 | £184 |
| 2026 | £269 | — | £241 | £201 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M46 0EQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2025 | 1, Market Street, Manchester, M46 0DW | Other | Leasehold | £182,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 1, Market Street, Manchester, M46 0DW | Terraced | Leasehold | £182,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 45, Market Street, Manchester, M46 0DQ | Other | Leasehold | £190,000 | |
| 04 Mar 2026 | 54, Stanley Street, Manchester, M46 0AB | Terraced | Leasehold | £148,000 | |
| 05 Nov 2025 | 15, Mayfield Street, Manchester, M46 0AQ | Terraced | Leasehold | £182,000 |
In the M46 0EQ postcode area, located within Atherton South West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Atherton High School | Free schools | Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Jan 2024. | |
Atherton High School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Jan 2024
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Parklee Primary School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 11 Mar 2025. | |
Parklee Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Mar 2025
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Meadowbank Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Nov 2023. | |
Meadowbank Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 Nov 2023
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5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M46 0EQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | Wigan, M46 6BG | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | Tyldesley Road, Wigan, M46 9DA | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Bolton Road, Manchester, M46 9JZ | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Car Bank Street, Wigan, M46 0HY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 104 Wigan Road, Manchester, M46 0LN | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Wigan district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M46 0EQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jamie Hodgkinson
Atherton North - Elected 7 May 2026
Jo Platt
Leigh and Atherton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M46 0EQ 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 public order.
The median sale price around M46 0EQ in Atherton North is £195,000 (about £238 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to M46 0EQ, including Atherton High School (Good), Parklee Primary School (Good) and Meadowbank Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to M46 0EQ is Atherton, about 1,002 m away.
M46 0EQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,122 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Leigh and Atherton covering M46 0EQ 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).