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M46 0RL

Gib Field

Atherton North

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Detailed insights for M46 0RL

Overview

Postcode M46 0RL 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, about 38% 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 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Central Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
16.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Atherton South West has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.1%

Approximately 16.1% 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 0RL.

Flood risk

No risk

Atherton South West near M46 0RL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hag Fold located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M46 0RL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Hag Fold

N/A

Walking directions to Hag Fold
1 mi

Daisy Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Daisy Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M46 0RL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miCentral ParkMediumWalking directions to Central Park
0.4 miGuide Dogs ParkSmallWalking directions to Guide Dogs Park

Area Profile

Population
287
Population density
534.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.18(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.66(+4%)
Vehicle crime
10.37(+73%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.37(+15%)
Burglary
10.37(+87%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
249
86.76%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
25
8.71%
Other
6
2.09%
Other White
3
1.05%
African
1
0.35%
Total population: 287

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
87
37.18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
16.67%
Level 4+ (Degree)
30
12.82%
Level 3 (A level)
28
11.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.26%
Total 16+ residents: 234

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
42
33.87%
Owns with a mortgage
35
28.23%
Social rents from council
20
16.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
15.32%
Other forms of private rent
7
5.65%
Total households: 124

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 0RL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M46 0RL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Oct 2025Astley Glass Ltd, Coal Pit Lane, Manchester, M46 0FYOtherFreehold£200,000
19 Jun 202591, Wigan Road, Manchester, M46 0LWTerracedLeasehold£139,600
01 May 202690, Wigan Road, Manchester, M46 0LNTerracedLeasehold£171,000
26 Feb 2026198, Wigan Road, Manchester, M46 0LNTerracedLeasehold£161,500
04 Jul 2025176, Wigan Road, Manchester, M46 0LNSemi-DetachedLeasehold£195,000

Schools

In the M46 0RL 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 0RL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryAtherton St George's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School AthertonVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe BridgeVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M46 0RL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miGo LocalCross Street, Wigan, M46 0EZWalking directions to Go Local
0.2 miMorrisons Daily104 Wigan Road, Manchester, M46 0LNWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miMorrisons DailyGadfield Grove, Wigan, M46 0SJWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 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 0RL, 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 023AE01006242
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M46 0RL

Is M46 0RL (Atherton South West) safe?

The area around M46 0RL records about 67 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 0RL?

The median sale price around M46 0RL 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 0RL?

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

What is the nearest station to M46 0RL?

The closest station to M46 0RL is Hag Fold, about 1,022 m away.

How deprived is the area around M46 0RL?

M46 0RL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,555 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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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.