Postcode M46 9EL 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 West area. It has very high deprivation level. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Atherton South West is £39,800 per year. The nearest station is Atherton located about 0.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, 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.
Approximately 33.7% 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 of residents in Atherton South West is £39,800 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 182 ft away from M46 9EL.
Atherton South West near M46 9EL 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Atherton | N/A | Walking directions to Atherton |
| 0.7 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 152 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Atherton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £450,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £295,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £79,950 |
| Semi-Detached | 77 | £195,000 |
| Terraced | 53 | £147,000 |
10 year median price trend in Atherton North
In the M46 9EL postcode area, located within Atherton South West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M46 9EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco | Tyldesley Road, Wigan, M46 9DA | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Bolton Road, Manchester, M46 9JZ | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Car Bank Street, Wigan, M46 0HY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.