Postcode M46 9QD 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 North area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Atherton North is £36,882 per year. The nearest station is Hag Fold located about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Guide Dogs Park.
Atherton North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,257 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Atherton North has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.3% 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.
The average income per household in Atherton North is £36,882 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near M46 9QD.
Atherton North near M46 9QD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hag Fold located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hag Fold | N/A | Walking directions to Hag Fold |
| 0.7 mi | Daisy Hill | N/A | Walking directions to Daisy Hill |
| 1 mi | Atherton | N/A | Walking directions to Atherton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Guide Dogs Park | Small | Walking directions to Guide Dogs Park |
Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £181,125 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 | 16 | £287,500 |
| Flats | 3 | £79,950 |
| Semi-Detached | 74 | £192,500 |
| Terraced | 51 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Atherton North
In the M46 9QD postcode area, located within Atherton North, there are 8 primary and 1 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.