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.
HAMILTON STREET, M46 0AZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAMILTON STREET, M46 0AZ.
235
46
£ 39,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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
Atherton High School
Parklee Community School
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge
St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton
Meadowbank Primary School & Children's Centre
Atherton St George's CofE Primary School
Sacred Heart RC Primary School
Chowbent Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: M460AZ · Data under Open Government Licence