Postcode M46 9RN 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Atherton North is £36,882 per year. The nearest station is Atherton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Atherton North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,580 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Atherton North has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.8 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 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 9RN.
Atherton North near M46 9RN 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Atherton | N/A | Walking directions to Atherton |
| 0.8 mi | Hag Fold | N/A | Walking directions to Hag Fold |
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 9RN postcode area, located within Atherton North, 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.