The M46 9XB postcode is in Wigan, Wigan postcode town, within North West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the M46 9XB area, explore the M46 9XB Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the M46 9XB area, visit the M46 9XB House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | M46 |
| Ward | Atherton |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Atherton North |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Wigan |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Wigan |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Manchester |
| Police Force | Greater Manchester |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Atherton |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Bolton West |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 1406 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Hard-Pressed European Settlers / Challenged white communities / Manufacturing Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Primarily residential suburbs.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Hag Fold(0.35 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Car Bank Avenue(0.02 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Hag Fold(0.27 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(14.81 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowbank Primary School & Children's CentrePrimary, Good | 3-11 | M46 0HX (0.18 mi) | Details |
| St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School AthertonPrimary, Good | 4-11 | M46 0HA (0.25 mi) | Details |
| Atherton St George's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | M46 0HJ (0.34 mi) | Details |
| St Philip's CofE Primary School, AthertonPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | M46 9FD (0.36 mi) | Details |
| Chowbent Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | M46 9FP (0.43 mi) | Details |
| Parklee Community SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | M46 0AR (0.63 mi) | Details |
| Rowan Tree Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | M46 9HP (0.64 mi) | Details |
| Atherton High SchoolSecondary, Requires improvement | 11-16 | M46 0AY (0.64 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is DR KK CHAN & PARTNERS(0.44 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| dr kk chan & partnersActiveseven brooks medical ctr., 21 church st, atherton, manchester | 01942884026 | M46 9DE |
| dr vasanthActiveatherton health centre, nelson street, atherton, manchester | 01942481040 | M46 0LE |
| meadowview surgeryActiveormerod house, atherton health centre, nelson street, atherton, manchester | 01942481060 | M46 0LE |
| bee fold medical centreActivebee fold medical centre, bee fold lane, atherton, manchester | 01942807870 | M46 0BD |
The population of M469XB is 396 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 38 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1913), Between 25 to 34 (1416), and Between 35 to 44 (1213).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 336 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 29.
Regarding education, 119 adults have Does not apply, while 52 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (287), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (233).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (221), followed by No religion (147).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Routine occupations (59) followed by Intermediate occupations (38), and Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations (37).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (404), and 215 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1552) and European Union EU-8 (43).