Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

M46 0BT House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

259

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Avg Age

45

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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 0BT represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

M46 0BT is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

M46 0BT is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km from Howe Bridge in Atherton. Administratively it sits within Atherton ward and the Leigh constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 64% 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.

Census 2021 statistics for M46 0BT are sourced from Output Area E00031658 (shared with 13 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 0BT. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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

M46 0BT 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 pupils0.3 km
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St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge

Outstanding212 pupils0.5 km
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Parklee Community School

Good340 pupils0.6 km
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St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton

Good177 pupils0.7 km
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Atherton St George's CofE Primary School

Good346 pupils0.8 km
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Meadowbank Primary School & Children's Centre

Good232 pupils0.9 km
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Chowbent Primary School

Good172 pupils1.1 km
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St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton

Outstanding414 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Atherton Salvation Army0.6 km
  • Costcutter0.8 km
  • KNS Food & Wine0.6 km
  • The Fold Store0.7 km
  • The Pantry0.7 km
  • + 29 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • Aquasnax Sandwich Bar0.7 km
  • Charlie Park0.9 km
  • JP Enterprises Rope and Anchor1.0 km
  • YummCake with Fantasy0.9 km
  • Atherton and Leigh Food Bank0.6 km
  • + 28 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Atherton Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Derby Street Chippy0.8 km
  • Foodzilla0.2 km
  • Italian Pizza and Grill0.5 km
  • Martin's Fish & Chips0.2 km
  • + 16 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Atherton & Tyldesley Botanical Gardens Association0.8 km
  • Atherton Arms0.6 km
  • Atherton Conservative Club0.3 km
  • Curiosity Gin Emporium0.3 km
  • Punch Bowl Hotel0.2 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.9 km
  • Tesco0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hag Fold1.3 km
  • Atherton1.5 km
  • Daisy Hill2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Sumner Street0.1 km
  • Lambeth Street0.1 km
  • Sumner Street0.1 km
  • Market Street0.2 km
  • Rodney Street0.2 km