Postcode M46 0PU 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42.9 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 1.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Atherton South West has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Atherton South West is £39,002 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 256 ft away from M46 0PU.
Atherton South West near M46 0PU 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 171 recent sales, the median property price is £177,000 in Atherton South & Lilford area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £582,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £330,000 |
| Flats | 30 | £121,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 49 | £215,000 |
| Terraced | 64 | £156,250 |
10 year median price trend in Atherton South & Lilford
In the M46 0PU postcode area, located within Atherton South West, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M46 0PU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Leigh Road, Wigan, M46 0PN | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Go Local | 380 Wigan Road, Atherton, M46 0QD | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Gadfield Grove, Wigan, M46 0SJ | 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.