M46 0BP is a mixed residential area on Drake Street, 0.6km from Howe Bridge in Atherton. Administratively it sits within Atherton ward and the Leigh constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for M46 0BP are sourced from Output Area E00031633 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DRAKE STREET, M46 0BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRAKE STREET, M46 0BP.
341
51
£ 39,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. M46 0BP spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. £160k 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 0BP. The average age is 50.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 160,000
1 sales · Mean £ 160,000
school Local Schools
Atherton High School
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge
Parklee Community School
St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton
Atherton St George's CofE Primary School
Meadowbank Primary School & Children's Centre
Sacred Heart RC Primary School
Chowbent Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Atherton Salvation Army0.8 km
- Costcutter1.0 km
- KNS Food & Wine0.8 km
- The Fold Store0.9 km
- The Pantry0.8 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Aquasnax Sandwich Bar0.8 km
- Atherton and Leigh Food Bank0.7 km
- Bluebell Cafe0.5 km
- Jigsaw Sandwich Bar0.4 km
- Leisure Time0.5 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Derby Street Chippy1.0 km
- Foodzilla0.4 km
- Italian Pizza and Grill0.6 km
- Martin's Fish & Chips0.4 km
- Mediterranean Fish Bar0.3 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Atherton & Tyldesley Botanical Gardens Association0.8 km
- Atherton Arms0.7 km
- Atherton Conservative Club0.4 km
- Curiosity Gin Emporium0.4 km
- Punch Bowl Hotel0.4 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hag Fold1.5 km
- Atherton1.6 km
- Daisy Hill2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Rodney Street0.1 km
- Liscard Street0.2 km
- Rodney Street0.2 km
- Liscard Street0.2 km
- Hope Fold Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: M460BP · Data under Open Government Licence