Postcode M46 9BW 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 169.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 Atherton, about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Central Park.
Atherton South West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,398 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Atherton South West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 169.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.7% 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 306 ft away from M46 9BW.
Atherton South West near M46 9BW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Atherton located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Atherton | N/A | Walking directions to Atherton |
| 1 mi | Hag Fold | N/A | Walking directions to Hag Fold |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Central Park | Medium | Walking directions to Central Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 39 | £333,000 | £291 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £222,500 | £242 |
| Terraced | 69 | £160,000 | £177 |
| Flats | 29 | £122,500 | £191 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M46 9BW.
In the M46 9BW postcode area, located within Atherton South West, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M46 9BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco | Tyldesley Road, Wigan, M46 9DA | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Bolton Road, Manchester, M46 9JZ | Walking directions to Asda |
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.
Elected local representatives for M46 9BW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Martin James Farrimond
Atherton South & Lilford - Elected 7 May 2026
Jo Platt
Leigh and Atherton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around M46 9BW records about 169 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.
The median sale price around M46 9BW in Atherton South West is £185,000 (about £211 per square foot) based on 185 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to M46 9BW, including Parklee Community School (Good), Atherton High School (Good) and Sacred Heart RC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to M46 9BW is Atherton, about 1,106 m away.
M46 9BW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,398 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Leigh and Atherton covering M46 9BW 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).
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.