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M46 9TW

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Atherton North

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Detailed insights for M46 9TW

Overview

Postcode M46 9TW 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 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 nearest station is Hag Fold, about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 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
39.6%
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 1,406 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% 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

39.6%

Approximately 39.6% 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 215 ft away from M46 9TW.

Flood risk

No risk

Atherton North near M46 9TW 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for M46 9TW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 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
396
Population density
6,366.6 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
336
84.85%
Other White
29
7.32%
African
10
2.53%
White and Black African (mixed)
7
1.77%
Arab
6
1.52%
Total population: 396

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
71
25.72%
Level 4+ (Degree)
53
19.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
18.84%
Level 3 (A level)
38
13.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
12.68%
Total 16+ residents: 276

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
61
38.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
41
25.79%
Owns with a mortgage
38
23.9%
Owns outright
13
8.18%
Other social rented
2
1.26%
Total households: 159

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 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M46 9TW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near M46 9TW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Dec 20258, Rainbow Drive, Manchester, M46 9NDSemi-DetachedLeasehold£176,000
25 Jul 202535, Rainbow Drive, Manchester, M46 9NDSemi-DetachedLeasehold£140,000
24 Mar 202533, Rainbow Drive, Manchester, M46 9NDTerracedLeasehold£108,950
28 Nov 2025125, Devonshire Road, Manchester, M46 9WNTerracedFreehold£150,000
06 Feb 202662, Spa Road, Manchester, M46 9NQSemi-DetachedFreehold£155,000

Schools

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

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

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School AthertonVoluntary aided school

Good

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

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M46 9TW

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

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 9TW, 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 Introduced2004-05-01

Frequently asked questions about M46 9TW

Is M46 9TW (Atherton North) safe?

The area around M46 9TW 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near M46 9TW?

The median sale price around M46 9TW 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 9TW?

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

What is the nearest station to M46 9TW?

The closest station to M46 9TW is Hag Fold, about 542 m away.

How deprived is the area around M46 9TW?

M46 9TW scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,406 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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