Postcode M46 0JU 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 0.5 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 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.
Atherton South East & Tyldesley West has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.0% 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.
The average income per household in Atherton South East & Tyldesley West is £41,920 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 185 ft away from M46 0JU.
Atherton South East & Tyldesley West near M46 0JU 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Atherton | N/A | Walking directions to Atherton |
| 0.6 mi | Hag Fold | N/A | Walking directions to Hag Fold |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Central Park | Medium | Walking directions to Central Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £345,000 | £285 |
| Semi-Detached | 78 | £200,000 | £238 |
| Terraced | 41 | £170,000 | £191 |
| 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 | £297,498 | £80,725 | £200,000 | £157,000 |
| 2026 | £350,000 | — | £220,000 | £186,000 |
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 | £295 | £218 | £235 | £186 |
| 2026 | £240 | — | £240 | £232 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M46 0JU.
In the M46 0JU postcode area, located within Atherton South East & Tyldesley West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M46 0JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Bolton Road, Manchester, M46 9JZ | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Tyldesley Road, Wigan, M46 9DA | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Car Bank Street, Wigan, M46 0HY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Wigan district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for M46 0JU, 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 0JU 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.
The median sale price around M46 0JU 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.
There are 13 schools close to M46 0JU, including Meadowbank Primary School & Children's Centre (Good), Parklee Community School (Good) and Chowbent Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M46 0JU is Atherton, about 805 m away.
M46 0JU 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).
The Member of Parliament for Leigh and Atherton covering M46 0JU 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).
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.