Postcode insights

M46 9JZ

Bolton Road

Atherton North

Interactive map showing M46 9JZ and surrounding area

Detailed insights for M46 9JZ

Overview

Postcode M46 9JZ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

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

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 72 ft away from M46 9JZ.

Flood risk

Low

Atherton South East & Tyldesley West near M46 9JZ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Atherton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M46 9JZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Atherton

N/A

Walking directions to Atherton
0.6 mi

Hag Fold

N/A

Walking directions to Hag Fold

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
224
Population density
3,796.6 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
220
98.21%
Other White
2
0.89%
Chinese
1
0.45%
Other Asian
1
0.45%
Total population: 224

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
48
25.13%
Level 4+ (Degree)
39
20.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
19.9%
Level 3 (A level)
29
15.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
11.52%
Total 16+ residents: 191

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
46
38.98%
Owns with a mortgage
39
33.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
21.19%
Other forms of private rent
6
5.08%
Social rents from council
1
0.85%
Total households: 118

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M46 9JZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M46 9JZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Oct 20253, Canterbury Close, Manchester, M46 9JTSemi-DetachedLeasehold£205,000
28 Aug 202513, Greendale, Manchester, M46 9JXSemi-DetachedLeasehold£185,000
28 Oct 202523, Crosby Street, Manchester, M46 9EDTerracedLeasehold£150,000
17 Apr 2026107, Bolton Road, Manchester, M46 9LDTerracedLeasehold£197,000
13 Feb 2026163, Bolton Road, Manchester, M46 9LDTerracedLeasehold£207,000

Schools

In the M46 9JZ postcode area, located within Atherton South East & Tyldesley West, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M46 9JZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Philip's CofE Primary School, AthertonVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryChowbent Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryMeadowbank Primary School & Children's CentreCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M46 9JZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M46 9JZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAsdaBolton Road, Manchester, M46 9JZWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miMorrisons DailyCar Bank Street, Wigan, M46 0HYWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
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 9JZ, 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 9JZ

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

The area around M46 9JZ 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 9JZ?

The median sale price around M46 9JZ 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 9JZ?

There are 11 schools close to M46 9JZ, including St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton (Good), Chowbent Primary School (Good) and Meadowbank Primary School & Children's Centre (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M46 9JZ?

The closest station to M46 9JZ is Atherton, about 247 m away.

How deprived is the area around M46 9JZ?

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

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