Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

ARGYLE STREET, M46 0AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARGYLE STREET, M46 0AW.

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Population

235

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 39,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M46 0AW 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.

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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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1/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 46, M46 0AW has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £135k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 12.8% year-on-year.

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

M46 0AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Argyle Street, 0.8km from Hindsford in Atherton. Administratively it sits within Atherleigh 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 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 12.8% year-on-year. 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 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00031630 (shared with 11 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 0AW. 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

White / British94.0%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 128,500

7 sales · Mean £ 122,714

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

M46 0AW 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.

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Atherton High School

Requires Improvement494 pupils0.1 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 pupils0.7 km
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Meadowbank Primary School & Children's Centre

Good232 pupils0.7 km
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Chowbent Primary School

Good172 pupils0.8 km
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Atherton St George's CofE Primary School

Good346 pupils0.8 km
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St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge

Outstanding212 pupils0.9 km
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St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton

Outstanding414 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Atherton Salvation Army0.3 km
  • Costcutter0.8 km
  • I & S News0.9 km
  • KNS Food & Wine0.7 km
  • The Fold Store0.7 km
  • + 29 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Adrenaline Escape Atherton Ltd0.8 km
  • Aquasnax Sandwich Bar0.9 km
  • Charlie Park0.6 km
  • Hugos Hideout1.0 km
  • JP Enterprises Rope and Anchor0.6 km
  • + 31 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Atherton Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Derby Street Chippy0.8 km
  • Valley Chippy0.9 km
  • Foodzilla0.3 km
  • Italian Pizza and Grill0.2 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Atherton & Tyldesley Botanical Gardens Association0.4 km
  • Atherton Arms0.3 km
  • Atherton Conservative Club0.2 km
  • Curiosity Gin Emporium0.2 km
  • Punch Bowl Hotel0.3 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.8 km
  • Tesco0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Atherton1.2 km
  • Hag Fold1.2 km
  • Daisy Hill2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Atherton Community School0.1 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Morley Street0.2 km
  • Market Street0.2 km