Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

HILLOCK PLACE, M46 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLOCK PLACE, M46 0BU.

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Population

254

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 39,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M46 0BU 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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4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates M46 0BU — age 46, 77% ownership, 21% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 0BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hillock Place, 0.5km from Hindsford in Atherton. Administratively it sits within Atherleigh ward and the Leigh constituency.

For families considering a move, M46 0BU represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: Average house prices are around £185k. 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 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00031632 (shared with 12 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 0BU. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 185,000

1 sales · Mean £ 185,000

Terraced

£ 128,000

1 sales · Mean £ 128,000

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 pupils0.6 km
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Sacred Heart RC Primary School

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

Outstanding414 pupils0.7 km
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Meadowbank Primary School & Children's Centre

Good232 pupils0.8 km
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Hindsford CofE Primary School

Outstanding206 pupils0.8 km
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St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton

Good177 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Atherton Salvation Army0.4 km
  • I & S News0.8 km
  • KNS Food & Wine1.0 km
  • The Fold Store0.9 km
  • The Pantry0.4 km
  • + 29 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Adrenaline Escape Atherton Ltd0.7 km
  • Charlie Park0.5 km
  • Hugos Hideout0.7 km
  • JP Enterprises Rope and Anchor0.4 km
  • The Gym – Brian Goddard1.0 km
  • + 30 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Atherton Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Valley Chippy0.7 km
  • Atherton Fish & Chip1.0 km
  • Foodzilla0.7 km
  • Italian Pizza and Grill0.4 km
  • + 18 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Atherton & Tyldesley Botanical Gardens Association0.1 km
  • Atherton Arms0.2 km
  • Atherton Conservative Club0.5 km
  • Curiosity Gin Emporium0.5 km
  • Punch Bowl Hotel0.7 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily1.0 km
  • Tesco0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Atherton1.0 km
  • Hag Fold1.4 km
  • Daisy Hill2.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Hamilton Street0.1 km
  • Hamilton Street0.1 km
  • Lee Street0.1 km
  • Lee Street0.2 km
  • Atherton Arms0.2 km