Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

MAYFIELD STREET, M46 0BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAYFIELD STREET, M46 0BF.

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Population

313

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 39,800 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M46 0BF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates M46 0BF — age 42, 44% ownership, 53% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

M46 0BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mayfield Street, 0.9km from Hindsford in Atherton. Administratively it sits within Atherleigh ward and the Leigh constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00031657 (shared with 97 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 0BF. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.2%
Asian / British Asian2.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

M46 0BF 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.

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school Local Schools

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Atherton High School

Requires Improvement494 pupils0.2 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 pupils0.5 km
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Meadowbank Primary School & Children's Centre

Good232 pupils0.6 km
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Atherton St George's CofE Primary School

Good346 pupils0.7 km
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Chowbent Primary School

Good172 pupils0.7 km
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St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton

Outstanding414 pupils0.8 km
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St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge

Outstanding212 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Katies Kitchfix0.1 km
  • Atherton Post Office0.2 km
  • BP & Morrisons Daily0.7 km
  • Crown Barbeque0.1 km
  • Gaffy's News0.1 km
  • + 29 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Red Lion Hotel0.3 km
  • St Richards Parish Centre0.1 km
  • The Lamp Bar0.1 km
  • Weavers Rest0.2 km
  • The Mill0.1 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Cornerhouse Cafe0.1 km
  • Golden Dance Studios0.3 km
  • Letters Inn0.4 km
  • Massarella Coffee Shop0.4 km
  • North West Roller Sports0.8 km
  • + 31 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.7 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Manhattan0.1 km
  • Bamboo House0.3 km
  • Cactus Pizza0.1 km
  • Tasty Grill1.0 km
  • Deli 920.4 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hag Fold1.1 km
  • Atherton1.1 km
  • Daisy Hill2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Morley Street0.1 km
  • Market Street0.1 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Flapper Fold Lane0.1 km
  • Flapper Fold Lane0.1 km