M46 0AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cambridge Street, 0.8km from Howe Bridge in Atherton. Administratively it sits within Atherleigh ward and the Leigh constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £174k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 5.4% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for M46 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00031630 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAMBRIDGE STREET, M46 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAMBRIDGE STREET, M46 0AL.
235
46
£ 39,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M46 0AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
M46 0AL is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 5.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M46 0AL. The average age is 46.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 127,000
17 sales · Mean £ 139,773
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
M46 0AL has low crime rates — 0 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Atherton High School
Parklee Community School
St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge
Meadowbank Primary School & Children's Centre
Atherton St George's CofE Primary School
Chowbent Primary School
St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Atherton Salvation Army0.5 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- KNS Food & Wine0.6 km
- The Fold Store0.7 km
- The Pantry0.6 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Aquasnax Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- Charlie Park0.7 km
- JP Enterprises Rope and Anchor0.8 km
- YummCake with Fantasy0.8 km
- Atherton and Leigh Food Bank0.4 km
- + 26 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Atherton Fish Bar0.9 km
- Derby Street Chippy0.8 km
- Foodzilla0.1 km
- Italian Pizza and Grill0.3 km
- Martin's Fish & Chips0.1 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Atherton & Tyldesley Botanical Gardens Association0.6 km
- Atherton Arms0.5 km
- Atherton Conservative Club0.2 km
- Curiosity Gin Emporium0.2 km
- Punch Bowl Hotel0.1 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hag Fold1.2 km
- Atherton1.4 km
- Daisy Hill2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Sumner Street0.1 km
- Rodney Street0.1 km
- Market Street0.1 km
- Sumner Street0.1 km
- Rodney Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: M460AL · Data under Open Government Licence