Postcode insights

M46 0PG

Lovers Lane

Atherton South & Lilford

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Detailed insights for M46 0PG

Overview

Postcode M46 0PG is located in a major urban area, within the Atherton South & Lilford ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Atherton South West area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% 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 1.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Atherton South West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,185 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Atherton South West has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% 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

No noise

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

Flood risk

Medium

Atherton South West near M46 0PG has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hag Fold located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
285
Population density
1,969.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.45(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.32(-37%)
Vehicle crime
9.91(+65%)
Shoplifting
5.66(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.19(-42%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
268
93.71%
African
15
5.24%
Other Black
1
0.35%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.35%
Irish
1
0.35%
Total population: 286

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
56
23.43%
Level 3 (A level)
53
22.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
17.15%
No qualifications
33
13.81%
Apprenticeship
31
12.97%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
49
41.88%
Owns outright
48
41.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
15.38%
Social rents from council
1
0.85%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.85%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Atherton South & Lilford

Median price£185,000
Price per sq ft£211
Sales (last 12 months)185
Typical range (middle 50%)£135K – £250K

Based on 185 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £211 per square foot) in Atherton South & Lilford area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £582,500.

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 South & Lilford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached39£333,000£291
Semi-Detached48£222,500£242
Terraced69£160,000£177
Flats29£122,500£191

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Atherton South & Lilford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Atherton South & Lilford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£229,250£78,000£141,000£94,950
2017£227,500£73,000£140,000£93,000
2018£254,895£80,000£145,000£93,000
2019£235,000£83,250£155,750£95,000
2020£250,000£75,500£172,500£105,000
2021£281,500£95,000£180,000£124,498
2022£285,000£108,998£203,000£133,000
2023£299,995£105,250£210,000£138,725
2024£342,495£115,000£222,000£141,500
2025£330,000£122,500£207,350£160,000
2026£335,000£129,000£240,000£148,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Atherton South & Lilford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Atherton South & Lilford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185£128£159£109
2017£187£126£160£104
2018£217£139£167£112
2019£229£135£181£113
2020£238£130£187£117
2021£249£152£202£144
2022£263£171£234£154
2023£306£158£235£168
2024£298£175£250£168
2025£283£189£236£177
2026£294£195£231£196
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Atherton South & Lilford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Atherton South & Lilford in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M46 0PG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M46 0PG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Feb 2026Rose Cottage, Rear Of 313, Leigh Road, Manchester, M46 0PQDetachedLeasehold£200,000
18 Feb 2026Rose Cottage, Rear Of 313, Leigh Road, Manchester, M46 0PQDetachedFreehold£200,000
16 Feb 2026281, Leigh Road, Manchester, M46 0PQTerracedLeasehold£87,000
20 Jun 202561, Lovers Lane, Manchester, M46 0PUTerracedLeasehold£157,000
09 May 202559, Lovers Lane, Manchester, M46 0PUTerracedLeasehold£154,050

Schools

In the M46 0PG postcode area, located within Atherton South West, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.7 miSecondaryAtherton High SchoolFree schools

Good

0.8 miPrimaryWestleigh St Paul's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M46 0PG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCostcutterLeigh Road, Wigan, M46 0PNWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miGo Local380 Wigan Road, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0QDWalking directions to Go Local
0.4 miMorrisons DailyGadfield Grove, Wigan, M46 0SJWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 0PG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Martin James Farrimond

Atherton South & Lilford - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

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
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Atherton South WestE02001309
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 023BE01006243
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M46 0PG

Is M46 0PG (Atherton South West) safe?

The area around M46 0PG records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 0PG?

The median sale price around M46 0PG in Atherton South West is £185,000 (about £211 per square foot) based on 185 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M46 0PG?

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

How deprived is the area around M46 0PG?

M46 0PG scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,185 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Leigh and Atherton covering M46 0PG is Jo Platt (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Martin James Farrimond (Reform UK).

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.