Postcode insights

M46 0UN

Atherton North

Wigan

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Detailed insights for M46 0UN

Overview

Postcode M46 0UN 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 North area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Atherton North is £36,882 per year. The nearest station is Daisy Hill, about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Guide Dogs Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
3.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Atherton North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,257 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Atherton North has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.1%

Approximately 3.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Atherton North is £36,882 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Atherton North near M46 0UN 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M46 0UN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Daisy Hill

N/A

Walking directions to Daisy Hill
0.6 mi

Hag Fold

N/A

Walking directions to Hag Fold

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M46 0UN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miGuide Dogs ParkSmallWalking directions to Guide Dogs Park

Area Profile

Population
403
Population density
808.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.57(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.94(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.21(+36%)
Burglary
10.24(+85%)
Vehicle crime
9.45(+58%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
326
80.89%
African
32
7.94%
Other White
21
5.21%
Indian
8
1.99%
Other Black
4
0.99%
Total population: 403

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
134
44.97%
Level 3 (A level)
82
27.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
12.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
7.05%
Apprenticeship
13
4.36%
Total 16+ residents: 298

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
133
82.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
6.83%
Owns outright
7
4.35%
Other social rented
5
3.11%
Shared ownership
4
2.48%
Total households: 161

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 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M46 0UN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M46 0UN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Mar 202520, Field Hurst Croft, Manchester, M46 0TYDetachedFreehold£295,000
24 Mar 20257, Field Hurst Croft, Manchester, M46 0TYSemi-DetachedLeasehold£225,000
29 Jan 20265, Stothert Street, Manchester, M46 0TFTerracedLeasehold£177,500
15 Jan 202628, Stothert Street, Manchester, M46 0TFTerracedFreehold£175,000
28 Nov 202529, Stothert Street, Manchester, M46 0TFTerracedFreehold£180,000

Schools

In the M46 0UN postcode area, located within Atherton North, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M46 0UN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryAtherton St George's CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt James CofE Primary School, Daisy HillVoluntary controlled school

Good

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

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M46 0UN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M46 0UN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miGo LocalCross Street, Wigan, M46 0EZWalking directions to Go Local
0.5 miThe Village Store1 Hindley Road, Daisy Hill, Bolton, BL5 2JUWalking directions to The Village Store

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 0UN, 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 NorthE02001303
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 017CE01006241
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2024-06-01

Frequently asked questions about M46 0UN

Is M46 0UN (Atherton North) safe?

The area around M46 0UN records about 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near M46 0UN?

The median sale price around M46 0UN in Atherton North is £190,000 (about £235 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M46 0UN?

There are 8 schools close to M46 0UN, including Atherton St George's CofE Primary School (Good), St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill (Good) and St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M46 0UN?

The closest station to M46 0UN is Daisy Hill, about 997 m away.

How deprived is the area around M46 0UN?

M46 0UN scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,257 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M46 0UN (Atherton North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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