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M46 9GR

Kay Street

Atherton North

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Detailed insights for M46 9GR

Overview

Postcode M46 9GR is located in a major urban area, within the Atherton North area 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 median sale price in Atherton North is £195,000 (around £238 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £161,125 and £238,125. The nearest station is Atherton, about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Central Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

5/10

Atherton South East & Tyldesley West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,347 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 47% least 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

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 92 ft away from M46 9GR.

Flood risk

No risk

Atherton South East & Tyldesley West near M46 9GR 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M46 9GR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Atherton

N/A

Walking directions to Atherton
0.9 mi

Hag Fold

N/A

Walking directions to Hag Fold

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for M46 9GR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCentral ParkMediumWalking directions to Central Park

Area Profile

Population
319
Population density
6,569.6 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
304
95.3%
Other White
5
1.57%
African
4
1.25%
Arab
3
0.94%
Irish
2
0.63%
Total population: 319

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
57
21.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
19.03%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
17.91%
Level 3 (A level)
46
17.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
13.43%
Total 16+ residents: 268

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
67
47.18%
Owns with a mortgage
42
29.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
22.54%
Social rents from council
1
0.7%
Total households: 142

Property prices in Atherton North

Median price: £195,000
Price per sq ft: £238
Sales (last 12 months): 140
Typical range (middle 50%): £161K – £238K

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £238 per square foot) in Atherton North area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £380,000.

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
Detached13£345,000£295
Semi-Detached79£207,500£241
Terraced46£167,250£185
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£295,000£80,725£200,000£157,500
2026£345,000—£225,000£176,250
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£292£218£235£184
2026£269—£241£201
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M46 9GR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M46 9GR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 202688, Tyldesley Road, Manchester, M46 9DGOtherFreehold£105,000
29 May 202695, Rowland Street South, Manchester, M46 9EZTerracedLeasehold£147,000
09 Jun 20266, Hamilton Street, Manchester, M46 0ASTerracedLeasehold£177,000
20 Jun 202526, Hamilton Street, Manchester, M46 0ASTerracedLeasehold£199,950
27 May 20262, Tyldesley Old Road, Manchester, M46 9EHTerracedLeasehold£155,000

Schools

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

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for M46 9GR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryParklee Primary SchoolAcademy converter
0.3 miPrimaryChowbent Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
0.3 miSecondaryAtherton High SchoolFree schools

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M46 9GR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M46 9GR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miTescoTyldesley Road, Wigan, M46 9DAWalking directions to Tesco
0.2 miTescoWigan, M46 6BGWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miAsdaBolton Road, Manchester, M46 9JZWalking directions to Asda

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wigan district.

Band A£1,435
Band B£1,674
Band C£1,913
Band D£2,153
Band E£2,631
Band F£3,109
Band G£3,588
Band H£4,305

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 9GR, 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 022CE01006292
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M46 9GR

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

The area around M46 9GR 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, vehicle crime and burglary.

What is the average house price near M46 9GR?

The median sale price around M46 9GR in Atherton North is £195,000 (about £238 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M46 9GR?

There are 13 schools close to M46 9GR, including Parklee Primary School (Good), Chowbent Primary School (Good) and Atherton High School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to M46 9GR?

The closest station to M46 9GR is Atherton, about 923 m away.

How deprived is the area around M46 9GR?

M46 9GR scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,347 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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