Postcode insights

M46 9AQ

West Bank Street

Atherton South & Lilford

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Detailed insights for M46 9AQ

Overview

Postcode M46 9AQ 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 East & Tyldesley West area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Atherton South East & Tyldesley West is £41,920 per year. The nearest station is Atherton, about 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Hope Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
24.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Atherton South East & Tyldesley West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,277 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Atherton South East & Tyldesley West has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

24.2%

Approximately 24.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Atherton South East & Tyldesley West is £41,920 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 123 ft away from M46 9AQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Atherton South East & Tyldesley West near M46 9AQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Atherton located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M46 9AQ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Atherton

N/A

Walking directions to Atherton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M46 9AQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miHope ParkSmallWalking directions to Hope Park

Area Profile

Population
257
Population density
3,299.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20(-46%)
Vehicle crime
16(+167%)
Burglary
10.67(+93%)
Anti-social behaviour
8(-55%)
Other theft
6(-9%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
238
92.25%
Other White
11
4.26%
Other
4
1.55%
Arab
3
1.16%
African
2
0.78%
Total population: 258

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
60
27.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
18.14%
Level 4+ (Degree)
36
16.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
16.28%
Level 3 (A level)
29
13.49%
Total 16+ residents: 215

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
40
33.33%
Social rents from council
27
22.5%
Owns with a mortgage
25
20.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
19.17%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.5%
Total households: 120

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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M46 9AQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M46 9AQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 2025313, Tyldesley Road, Manchester, M46 9ALTerracedLeasehold£119,000
11 Apr 2025325, Tyldesley Road, Manchester, M46 9ALTerracedLeasehold£110,000
27 Feb 202629, Powys Street, Manchester, M46 9ARTerracedLeasehold£145,000
05 Dec 20256, Powys Street, Manchester, M46 9ARTerracedLeasehold£170,000
27 Jun 20255, Powys Street, Manchester, M46 9ARTerracedLeasehold£115,000

Schools

In the M46 9AQ postcode area, located within Atherton South East & Tyldesley West, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M46 9AQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHindsford CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySacred Heart RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryFred Longworth High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M46 9AQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M46 9AQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miIcelandPrintshop Lane, Wigan, M46 9BJWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miAldi25 Shuttle Street, Tyldesley, M29 8AWWalking directions to Aldi

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 9AQ, 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 East & Tyldesley WestE02001308
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 022CE01006292
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M46 9AQ

Is M46 9AQ (Atherton South East & Tyldesley West) safe?

The area around M46 9AQ records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 9AQ?

The median sale price around M46 9AQ in Atherton South East & Tyldesley 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 9AQ?

There are 14 schools close to M46 9AQ, including Hindsford CofE Primary School (Outstanding), Sacred Heart RC Primary School (Good) and Fred Longworth High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M46 9AQ?

The closest station to M46 9AQ is Atherton, about 1,263 m away.

How deprived is the area around M46 9AQ?

M46 9AQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,277 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M46 9AQ (Atherton South East & Tyldesley West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leigh and Atherton covering M46 9AQ 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.