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M46 0JD

Gloucester Street

Atherton North

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Detailed insights for M46 0JD

Overview

Postcode M46 0JD 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 East & Tyldesley West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Atherton South East & Tyldesley West is £41,920 per year. The nearest station is Atherton, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
13.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Atherton South East & Tyldesley West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,200 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Atherton South East & Tyldesley West has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.4%

Approximately 13.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Atherton South East & Tyldesley West is £41,920 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M46 0JD.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Atherton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M46 0JD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Atherton

N/A

Walking directions to Atherton
0.5 mi

Hag Fold

N/A

Walking directions to Hag Fold

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
348
Population density
6,137.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.64(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.51(+14%)
Vehicle crime
12.3(+105%)
Public order
8.89(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.89(-1%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
318
91.12%
Other White
8
2.29%
African
4
1.15%
Other Black
4
1.15%
Other
4
1.15%
Total population: 349

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
68
24.64%
Level 4+ (Degree)
64
23.19%
Level 3 (A level)
53
19.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
18.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
10.51%
Total 16+ residents: 276

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
52
31.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
46
28.05%
Owns outright
35
21.34%
Social rents from council
19
11.59%
Other forms of private rent
8
4.88%
Total households: 164

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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M46 0JD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M46 0JD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Feb 2026339, Gloucester Street, Manchester, M46 0JDTerracedFreehold£185,000
28 Jan 202644, Hunt Street, Manchester, M46 9JESemi-DetachedLeasehold£225,000
04 Jul 2025310, Gloucester Street, Manchester, M46 0JBTerracedFreehold£175,000
12 Mar 2025318, Gloucester Street, Manchester, M46 0JBSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
23 May 202545, Hunt Street, Manchester, M46 9JFSemi-DetachedLeasehold£175,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M46 0JD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryMeadowbank Primary School & Children's CentreCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Philip's CofE Primary School, AthertonVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryChowbent Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M46 0JD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M46 0JD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAsdaBolton Road, Manchester, M46 9JZWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miMorrisons DailyCar Bank Street, Wigan, M46 0HYWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miTescoTyldesley Road, Wigan, M46 9DAWalking directions to Tesco

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 0JD, 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 East & Tyldesley WestE02001308
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 022BE01006291
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M46 0JD

Is M46 0JD (Atherton South East & Tyldesley West) safe?

The area around M46 0JD records about 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 0JD?

The median sale price around M46 0JD in Atherton South East & Tyldesley 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 0JD?

There are 12 schools close to M46 0JD, including Meadowbank Primary School & Children's Centre (Good), St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton (Good) and Chowbent Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M46 0JD?

The closest station to M46 0JD is Atherton, about 602 m away.

How deprived is the area around M46 0JD?

M46 0JD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,200 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M46 0JD (Atherton South East & Tyldesley West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leigh and Atherton covering M46 0JD 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.