M46 0DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from Hindsford in Atherton. Administratively it sits within Atherton ward and the Bolton West constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, M46 0DT is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 69% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
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 0DT are sourced from Output Area E00031655 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
M46 0DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M46 0DT.
224
42
£ 33,400 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M46 0DT 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
With 69% social renting, M46 0DT is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M46 0DT. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 0DT 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.
school Local Schools
Parklee Community School
Atherton High School
Meadowbank Primary School & Children's Centre
St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton
Chowbent Primary School
St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton
Atherton St George's CofE Primary School
Sacred Heart RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Bargain Booze0.4 km
- Ellies Cake Creations0.3 km
- Eshan Bargains Limited0.1 km
- Freeze Factory0.3 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
17 nearby- Atherton & Tyldesley Botanical Gardens Association0.4 km
- Atherton Arms0.2 km
- Atherton Conservative Club0.3 km
- Curiosity Gin Emporium0.3 km
- Punch Bowl Hotel0.4 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Atherton and Leigh Food Bank0.1 km
- Bluebell Cafe0.2 km
- Jigsaw Sandwich Bar0.4 km
- Leisure Time0.2 km
- Simply Stuffed0.1 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Foodzilla0.4 km
- Italian Pizza and Grill0.1 km
- Martin's Fish & Chips0.4 km
- Mediterranean Fish Bar0.5 km
- Pizza Colosseum0.3 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.6 km
- Tesco0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Atherton0.9 km
- Hag Fold1.0 km
- Daisy Hill2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Flapper Fold Lane0.0 km
- Flapper Fold Lane0.1 km
- Flapper Fold Lane0.1 km
- Water Street0.1 km
- Flapper Fold Lane0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M460DT · Data under Open Government Licence