Postcode M46 9XB 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. 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 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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.
Atherton North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 213.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Atherton North is £36,882 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 326 ft away from M46 9XB.
Atherton North near M46 9XB 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 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hag Fold | N/A | Walking directions to Hag Fold |
| 0.4 mi | Atherton | N/A | Walking directions to Atherton |
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 9XB postcode area, located within Atherton North, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of M46 9XB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | Car Bank Street, Wigan, M46 0HY | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Bolton Road, Manchester, M46 9JZ | Walking directions to Asda |
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.