Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

MORLEY STREET, M46 0AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORLEY STREET, M46 0AN.

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Population

235

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 39,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: M46 0AN 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.

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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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1/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

M46 0AN 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

M46 0AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Morley Street, 0.9km from Hindsford 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 £93k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0AN are sourced from Output Area E00031630 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M46 0AN. 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

White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 93,500

2 sales · Mean £ 93,500

Detached

£ 173,000

1 sales · Mean £ 173,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

M46 0AN 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.

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Atherton High School

Requires Improvement494 pupils0.1 km
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Parklee Community School

Good340 pupils0.3 km
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St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton

Good177 pupils0.7 km
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Meadowbank Primary School & Children's Centre

Good232 pupils0.7 km
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St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge

Outstanding212 pupils0.8 km
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Atherton St George's CofE Primary School

Good346 pupils0.8 km
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Chowbent Primary School

Good172 pupils0.8 km
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St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton

Outstanding414 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Atherton Salvation Army0.4 km
  • Costcutter0.8 km
  • I & S News1.0 km
  • KNS Food & Wine0.7 km
  • The Fold Store0.7 km
  • + 29 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Adrenaline Escape Atherton Ltd0.9 km
  • Aquasnax Sandwich Bar0.9 km
  • Charlie Park0.6 km
  • JP Enterprises Rope and Anchor0.7 km
  • Victoria's Tea Room/Atherton Antiques and Collectables Centre0.9 km
  • + 30 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Atherton Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Derby Street Chippy0.8 km
  • Valley Chippy0.9 km
  • Foodzilla0.2 km
  • Italian Pizza and Grill0.2 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Atherton & Tyldesley Botanical Gardens Association0.5 km
  • Atherton Arms0.3 km
  • Atherton Conservative Club0.1 km
  • Curiosity Gin Emporium0.1 km
  • Punch Bowl Hotel0.2 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.9 km
  • Tesco0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hag Fold1.2 km
  • Atherton1.2 km
  • Daisy Hill2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Atherton Community School0.1 km
  • Morley Street0.2 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Market Street0.2 km