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M46 0TZ

Colliery Lane

Atherton South & Lilford

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Overview

Postcode M46 0TZ 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 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 Daisy Hill, about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Guide Dogs 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 0TZ.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Daisy Hill located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M46 0TZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Daisy Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Daisy Hill
0.9 mi

Hag Fold

N/A

Walking directions to Hag Fold

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M46 0TZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 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 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 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M46 0TZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M46 0TZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 202555, Gibfield Park Avenue, Manchester, M46 0SYOtherLeasehold£1,164,000
06 Mar 2026146, Lower Leigh Road, Bolton, BL5 2EHTerracedFreehold£200,000

Schools

In the M46 0TZ postcode area, located within Atherton South West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M46 0TZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miPrimarySt James CofE Primary School, Daisy HillVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.7 miPrimaryAtherton St George's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

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

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M46 0TZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
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
0.5 miGo LocalCross Street, Wigan, M46 0EZWalking 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 0TZ, 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 023AE01006242
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2017-09-01

Frequently asked questions about M46 0TZ

Is M46 0TZ (Atherton South West) safe?

The area around M46 0TZ 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 0TZ?

The median sale price around M46 0TZ 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 0TZ?

There are 7 schools close to M46 0TZ, including St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill (Good), Atherton St George's CofE Primary School (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 0TZ?

The closest station to M46 0TZ is Daisy Hill, about 1,310 m away.

How deprived is the area around M46 0TZ?

M46 0TZ 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 0TZ (Atherton South West) in Parliament and on the local council?

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