Postcode M46 9HP 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 34.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Atherton South East & Tyldesley West is £41,920 per year. The nearest station is Atherton located about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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.
Atherton South East & Tyldesley West has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Atherton South East & Tyldesley West is £41,920 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 328 ft away from M46 9HP.
Atherton South East & Tyldesley West near M46 9HP 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Atherton | N/A | Walking directions to Atherton |
| 0.9 mi | Hag Fold | N/A | Walking directions to Hag Fold |
Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £184,500 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 | 17 | £287,500 |
| Flats | 5 | £81,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 79 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 53 | £159,000 |
10 year median price trend in Atherton North
In the M46 9HP postcode area, located within Atherton South East & Tyldesley West, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 9HP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jamie Hodgkinson
Atherton North - Elected 7 May 2026
Jo Platt
Leigh and Atherton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.