M46 0BD is a mixed residential area on Bee Fold Lane, 0.6km from Howe Bridge in Atherton. Administratively it sits within Atherton ward and the Leigh constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: Average house prices are around £186k.
Census 2021 statistics for M46 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00031633 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEE FOLD LANE, M46 0BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEE FOLD LANE, M46 0BD.
341
51
£ 39,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates M46 0BD — age 51, 94% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £186k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M46 0BD. The average age is 50.6. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 195,000
2 sales · Mean £ 195,000
Detached
£ 169,000
1 sales · Mean £ 169,000
Terraced
£ 135,000
1 sales · Mean £ 135,000
school Local Schools
Atherton High School
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge
Parklee Community School
St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton
Atherton St George's CofE Primary School
Meadowbank Primary School & Children's Centre
Sacred Heart RC Primary School
Chowbent Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Atherton Salvation Army0.7 km
- Costcutter0.9 km
- KNS Food & Wine0.7 km
- The Fold Store0.9 km
- The Pantry0.8 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Aquasnax Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- YummCake with Fantasy1.0 km
- Atherton and Leigh Food Bank0.7 km
- Bluebell Cafe0.5 km
- Jigsaw Sandwich Bar0.3 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Derby Street Chippy0.9 km
- Foodzilla0.3 km
- Italian Pizza and Grill0.6 km
- Martin's Fish & Chips0.3 km
- Mediterranean Fish Bar0.2 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Atherton & Tyldesley Botanical Gardens Association0.9 km
- Atherton Arms0.7 km
- Atherton Conservative Club0.4 km
- Curiosity Gin Emporium0.4 km
- Punch Bowl Hotel0.3 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hag Fold1.4 km
- Atherton1.6 km
- Daisy Hill2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Liscard Street0.1 km
- Liscard Street0.1 km
- Rodney Street0.2 km
- Rodney Street0.2 km
- Sumner Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M460BD · Data under Open Government Licence