Postcode insights

M46 9EB

Douglas Street

Atherton North

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Detailed insights for M46 9EB

Overview

Postcode M46 9EB 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 East & Tyldesley West area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Atherton South East & Tyldesley West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,004 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Atherton South East & Tyldesley West has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M46 9EB.

Flood risk

No risk

Atherton South East & Tyldesley West near M46 9EB 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M46 9EB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Atherton

N/A

Walking directions to Atherton
0.9 mi

Hag Fold

N/A

Walking directions to Hag Fold

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
254
Population density
5,090.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Burglary
9.36(+69%)
Violence and sexual offences
9.36(-75%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.48(-64%)
Vehicle crime
6.48(+8%)
Other theft
3.6(-45%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
246
96.85%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.18%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.79%
Irish
2
0.79%
Caribbean
1
0.39%
Total population: 254

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
56
24.89%
Level 4+ (Degree)
53
23.56%
Level 3 (A level)
38
16.89%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
12.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
11.56%
Total 16+ residents: 225

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
66
51.16%
Owns with a mortgage
42
32.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.63%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.88%
Total households: 129

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 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M46 9EB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M46 9EB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Oct 2025109, Douglas Street, Manchester, M46 9EBTerracedLeasehold£252,000
28 Nov 20251, Sycamore Road, Manchester, M46 9DZTerracedFreehold£195,000
08 Aug 202521, Birch Road, Manchester, M46 9EATerracedLeasehold£128,500
31 Mar 202525, Birch Road, Manchester, M46 9EATerracedFreehold£210,000
18 Sept 202530, Laburnum Avenue, Manchester, M46 9DYSemi-DetachedLeasehold£237,000

Schools

In the M46 9EB postcode area, located within Atherton South East & Tyldesley West, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M46 9EB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryChowbent Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Philip's CofE Primary School, AthertonVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryParklee Community SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M46 9EB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAsdaBolton Road, Manchester, M46 9JZWalking directions to Asda
0.5 miTescoTyldesley Road, Wigan, M46 9DAWalking directions to Tesco

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 9EB, 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 East & Tyldesley WestE02001308
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 022AE01006290
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M46 9EB

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

The area around M46 9EB records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 9EB?

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

There are 13 schools close to M46 9EB, including Chowbent Primary School (Good), St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton (Good) and Parklee Community School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M46 9EB?

The closest station to M46 9EB is Atherton, about 451 m away.

How deprived is the area around M46 9EB?

M46 9EB scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,004 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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