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M46 9NW

Car Bank Avenue

Atherton North

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Detailed insights for M46 9NW

Overview

Postcode M46 9NW 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 North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 213.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.0× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Atherton North is £36,882 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 Hag Fold, about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
213
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
58.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

10/10

Atherton North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,070 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Atherton North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 213.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

58.5%

Approximately 58.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Atherton North is £36,882 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 278 ft away from M46 9NW.

Flood risk

No risk

Atherton North near M46 9NW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Hag Fold located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M46 9NW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Hag Fold

N/A

Walking directions to Hag Fold
0.4 mi

Atherton

N/A

Walking directions to Atherton

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
231
Population density
5,703.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
76.97(+106%)
Criminal damage and arson
49.14(+447%)
Anti-social behaviour
42.63(+137%)
Burglary
23.09(+317%)
Public order
21.31(+110%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
219
93.99%
African
9
3.86%
Other White
4
1.72%
Other Asian
1
0.43%
Total population: 233

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
66
35.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
15.59%
Level 4+ (Degree)
29
15.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
14.52%
Level 3 (A level)
26
13.98%
Total 16+ residents: 186

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
67
56.78%
Owns outright
22
18.64%
Owns with a mortgage
16
13.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.93%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.54%
Total households: 118

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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M46 9NW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M46 9NW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Apr 202625, Car Bank Crescent, Manchester, M46 9NLSemi-DetachedFreehold£164,000
28 Nov 2025125, Devonshire Road, Manchester, M46 9WNTerracedFreehold£150,000
23 Dec 202538, Car Bank Street, Manchester, M46 9NJSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000
30 May 202544, Car Bank Street, Manchester, M46 9NJTerracedFreehold£175,000
22 Apr 202524, Car Bank Street, Manchester, M46 9NJSemi-DetachedFreehold£184,000

Schools

In the M46 9NW postcode area, located within Atherton North, there are 7 primary and 1 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 9NW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryMeadowbank Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.3 miPrimarySt Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School AthertonVoluntary aided school
0.3 miPrimarySt Philip's CofE Primary School, AthertonVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of M46 9NW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M46 9NW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miMorrisons DailyCar Bank Street, Wigan, M46 0HYWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
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 9NW, 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 NorthE02001303
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 017EE01006289
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M46 9NW

Is M46 9NW (Atherton North) safe?

The area around M46 9NW records about 213 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near M46 9NW?

The median sale price around M46 9NW 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 9NW?

There are 9 schools close to M46 9NW, including Meadowbank Primary School (Good), St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton (Requires improvement) and St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to M46 9NW?

The closest station to M46 9NW is Hag Fold, about 601 m away.

How deprived is the area around M46 9NW?

M46 9NW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,070 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents M46 9NW (Atherton North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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