Postcode insights

M46 9RT

Droxford Grove

Atherton North

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Detailed insights for M46 9RT

Overview

Postcode M46 9RT 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Atherton North is £36,882 per year. The nearest station is Atherton, about 0.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

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.

Crime level

4/10

Atherton North has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

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.

Income level

2/10

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

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 244 ft away from M46 9RT.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

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

Nearby public transport stations for M46 9RT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Atherton

N/A

Walking directions to Atherton
0.4 mi

Hag Fold

N/A

Walking directions to Hag Fold

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
314
Population density
5,340.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.09(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.48(-42%)
Vehicle crime
6.99(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.37(-51%)
Public order
2.62(-74%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
303
96.5%
Irish
4
1.27%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.64%
Chinese
1
0.32%
Other Asian
1
0.32%
Total population: 314

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
25.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
18.15%
Level 3 (A level)
46
16.37%
No qualifications
37
13.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
12.46%
Total 16+ residents: 281

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
85
64.89%
Owns with a mortgage
41
31.3%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
2
1.53%
Total households: 131

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 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M46 9RT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M46 9RT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Sept 20255, Droxford Grove, Manchester, M46 9RTDetachedFreehold£345,000
30 Mar 20268, Aldford Drive, Manchester, M46 9SUDetachedFreehold£230,000
19 Sept 202515, Aldford Drive, Manchester, M46 9SUDetachedFreehold£345,000
18 Jul 20251, Aldford Drive, Manchester, M46 9SUDetachedFreehold£268,000
14 Jul 20256, Highfield Avenue, Manchester, M46 9LUSemi-DetachedLeasehold£203,000

Schools

In the M46 9RT postcode area, located within Atherton North, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for M46 9RT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryMeadowbank Primary School & Children's CentreCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableRowan Tree Primary SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySt Philip's CofE Primary School, AthertonVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M46 9RT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for M46 9RT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miMorrisons DailyCar Bank Street, Wigan, M46 0HYWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 9RT, 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 017DE01006287
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1994-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M46 9RT

Is M46 9RT (Atherton North) safe?

The area around M46 9RT records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near M46 9RT?

The median sale price around M46 9RT in Atherton North is £190,000 (about £235 per square foot) based on 137 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near M46 9RT?

There are 8 schools close to M46 9RT, including Meadowbank Primary School & Children's Centre (Good), Rowan Tree Primary School (Outstanding) and St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to M46 9RT?

The closest station to M46 9RT is Atherton, about 579 m away.

How deprived is the area around M46 9RT?

M46 9RT scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,580 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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