Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

HAMILTON STREET, M46 0AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAMILTON STREET, M46 0AZ.

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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 0AZ 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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7/10
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3/10
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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

Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 46, M46 0AZ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £159k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

M46 0AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hamilton Street, 0.7km from Howe Bridge in Atherton. Administratively it sits within Atherleigh ward and the Leigh constituency.

For families considering a move, M46 0AZ represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: With prices averaging £159k, 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 0AZ 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 0AZ. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 125,000

8 sales · Mean £ 136,400

school Local Schools

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Atherton High School

Requires Improvement494 pupils0.2 km
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Parklee Community School

Good340 pupils0.5 km
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St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge

Outstanding212 pupils0.6 km
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St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton

Good177 pupils0.8 km
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Meadowbank Primary School & Children's Centre

Good232 pupils0.9 km
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Atherton St George's CofE Primary School

Good346 pupils0.9 km
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Sacred Heart RC Primary School

Good177 pupils1.0 km
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Chowbent Primary School

Good172 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Atherton Salvation Army0.6 km
  • Costcutter0.9 km
  • KNS Food & Wine0.8 km
  • The Fold Store0.8 km
  • The Pantry0.6 km
  • + 28 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • Aquasnax Sandwich Bar0.9 km
  • Charlie Park0.8 km
  • JP Enterprises Rope and Anchor0.9 km
  • YummCake with Fantasy1.0 km
  • Atherton and Leigh Food Bank0.5 km
  • + 27 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Derby Street Chippy0.9 km
  • Foodzilla0.3 km
  • Italian Pizza and Grill0.4 km
  • Martin's Fish & Chips0.3 km
  • Mediterranean Fish Bar0.2 km
  • + 16 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Atherton & Tyldesley Botanical Gardens Association0.6 km
  • Atherton Arms0.5 km
  • Atherton Conservative Club0.3 km
  • Curiosity Gin Emporium0.3 km
  • Punch Bowl Hotel0.3 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Rodney Street0.0 km
  • Rodney Street0.1 km
  • Atherton Community School0.2 km
  • Sumner Street0.3 km
  • Sumner Street0.3 km