Postcode M46 0LU 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Atherton South West is £39,002 per year. The nearest station is Hag Fold located about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Central Park.
Atherton South West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,555 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Atherton South West has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M46 0LU.
Atherton South West near M46 0LU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hag Fold located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Hag Fold | N/A | Walking directions to Hag Fold |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Central Park | Medium | Walking directions to Central Park |
Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £181,125 in Atherton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £450,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £287,500 |
| Flats | 3 | £79,950 |
| Semi-Detached | 74 | £192,500 |
| Terraced | 51 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Atherton North
In the M46 0LU postcode area, located within Atherton South West, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M46 0LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 104 Wigan Road, Manchester, M46 0LN | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Gadfield Grove, Wigan, M46 0SJ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco | Tyldesley Road, Wigan, M46 9DA | Walking directions to Tesco |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.