Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

MARKET STREET, M46 0DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET STREET, M46 0DA.

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Population

345

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 39,800 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M46 0DA 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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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

M46 0DA has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

M46 0DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Market Street, 1.0km from Hindsford in Atherton. Administratively it sits within Atherleigh ward and the Bolton West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M46 0DA is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £60k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0DA are sourced from Output Area E00031624 (shared with 19 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 0DA. The average age is 50.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.0%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 60,000

1 sales · Mean £ 60,000

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

M46 0DA 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 pupils0.2 km
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Parklee Community School

Good340 pupils0.4 km
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St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton

Good177 pupils0.5 km
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Meadowbank Primary School & Children's Centre

Good232 pupils0.6 km
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Atherton St George's CofE Primary School

Good346 pupils0.6 km
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Chowbent Primary School

Good172 pupils0.8 km
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St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton

Outstanding414 pupils0.8 km
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St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge

Outstanding212 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.1 km
  • Ellies Cake Creations0.1 km
  • Eshan Bargains Limited0.2 km
  • Freeze Factory0.0 km
  • Greggs0.0 km
  • + 30 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Atherton & Tyldesley Botanical Gardens Association0.5 km
  • Atherton Arms0.3 km
  • Atherton Conservative Club0.0 km
  • Curiosity Gin Emporium0.0 km
  • Punch Bowl Hotel0.2 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • Atherton and Leigh Food Bank0.3 km
  • Bluebell Cafe0.0 km
  • Jigsaw Sandwich Bar0.2 km
  • Leisure Time0.0 km
  • Simply Stuffed0.2 km
  • + 33 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • Foodzilla0.2 km
  • Italian Pizza and Grill0.2 km
  • Martin's Fish & Chips0.2 km
  • Mediterranean Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Pizza Colosseum0.0 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.7 km
  • Tesco0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Hag Fold1.1 km
  • Atherton1.2 km
  • Daisy Hill2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Morley Street0.0 km
  • Market Street0.1 km
  • Flapper Fold Lane0.1 km
  • Flapper Fold Lane0.1 km
  • Bag Lane0.1 km