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M46 0NN

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Atherton North

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Overview

Postcode M46 0NN 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 low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below 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 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Central Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Atherton South West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,401 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Atherton South West has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% 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.

Income level

3/10

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

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 274 ft away from M46 0NN.

Flood risk

Low

Atherton South West near M46 0NN has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hag Fold located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M46 0NN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Hag Fold

N/A

Walking directions to Hag Fold

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M46 0NN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miCentral ParkMediumWalking directions to Central Park

Area Profile

Population
310
Population density
4,776.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.2(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.64(+4%)
Other theft
15.98(+142%)
Vehicle crime
11.03(+84%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.47(-28%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
303
97.74%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.65%
Other Asian
1
0.32%
African
1
0.32%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.32%
Total population: 310

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
66
25.68%
Level 3 (A level)
56
21.79%
Level 4+ (Degree)
53
20.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
12.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
10.89%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
61
46.56%
Owns with a mortgage
60
45.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
6.11%
Other social rented
1
0.76%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.76%
Total households: 131

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 0NN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M46 0NN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jul 20251, Worthington Fold, Manchester, M46 0NJSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
30 Oct 202519, Worthing Grove, Manchester, M46 0LPSemi-DetachedLeasehold£230,000
30 Jun 20256, Worthing Grove, Manchester, M46 0LPSemi-DetachedLeasehold£180,000
14 Feb 202529, Lambeth Street, Manchester, M46 0LRSemi-DetachedLeasehold£220,000
01 May 202690, Wigan Road, Manchester, M46 0LNTerracedLeasehold£171,000

Schools

In the M46 0NN postcode area, located within Atherton South West, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M46 0NN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe BridgeVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryAtherton High SchoolFree schools

Good

0.4 miPrimaryAtherton St George's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M46 0NN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M46 0NN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons Daily104 Wigan Road, Manchester, M46 0LNWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miMorrisons DailyGadfield Grove, Wigan, M46 0SJWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miGo LocalCross Street, Wigan, M46 0EZWalking directions to Go Local
0.4 miGo Local380 Wigan Road, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0QDWalking directions to Go Local

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 0NN, 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 023DE01006245
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M46 0NN

Is M46 0NN (Atherton South West) safe?

The area around M46 0NN records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 0NN?

The median sale price around M46 0NN 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 0NN?

There are 9 schools close to M46 0NN, including St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge (Good), Atherton High School (Good) and Atherton St George's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M46 0NN?

The closest station to M46 0NN is Hag Fold, about 1,236 m away.

How deprived is the area around M46 0NN?

M46 0NN scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,401 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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