Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

M46 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for M46 0BQ.

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Population

271

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 39,800 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M46 0BQ 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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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

M46 0BQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 41% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

M46 0BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Hindsford in Atherton. Administratively it sits within Atherleigh ward and the Bolton West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M46 0BQ is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

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 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00031656 (shared with 20 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 0BQ. The average age is 48.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.5%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

school Local Schools

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Parklee Community School

Good340 pupils0.1 km
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Atherton High School

Requires Improvement494 pupils0.4 km
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Chowbent Primary School

Good172 pupils0.5 km
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St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton

Outstanding414 pupils0.6 km
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Meadowbank Primary School & Children's Centre

Good232 pupils0.7 km
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Sacred Heart RC Primary School

Good177 pupils0.7 km
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St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton

Good177 pupils0.8 km
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Hindsford CofE Primary School

Outstanding206 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Atherton Salvation Army0.3 km
  • Costcutter1.0 km
  • I & S News0.7 km
  • KNS Food & Wine0.9 km
  • The Fold Store0.8 km
  • + 28 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Adrenaline Escape Atherton Ltd0.6 km
  • Charlie Park0.4 km
  • Hugos Hideout0.7 km
  • JP Enterprises Rope and Anchor0.4 km
  • The Gym – Brian Goddard0.9 km
  • + 30 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Atherton Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Derby Street Chippy1.0 km
  • Valley Chippy0.6 km
  • Foodzilla0.6 km
  • Italian Pizza and Grill0.3 km
  • + 18 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Atherton & Tyldesley Botanical Gardens Association0.1 km
  • Atherton Arms0.2 km
  • Atherton Conservative Club0.4 km
  • Curiosity Gin Emporium0.4 km
  • Punch Bowl Hotel0.6 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.9 km
  • Tesco0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Atherton1.0 km
  • Hag Fold1.3 km
  • Daisy Hill2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Lee Street0.1 km
  • Hamilton Street0.1 km
  • Lee Street0.1 km
  • Atherton Arms0.1 km
  • Atherton Arms0.1 km