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.
MAYFIELD STREET, M46 0BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAYFIELD STREET, M46 0BF.
313
42
£ 39,800 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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 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.
school Local Schools
Atherton High School
Parklee Community School
St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton
Meadowbank Primary School & Children's Centre
Atherton St George's CofE Primary School
Chowbent Primary School
St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.7 km
- Tesco0.3 km
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
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Postcode Profile: M460BF · Data under Open Government Licence