M46 0DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Market Street, 0.9km from Hindsford in Atherton. Administratively it sits within Atherleigh ward and the Leigh constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 0 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k. 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 0DG are sourced from Output Area E00031657 (shared with 97 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARKET STREET, M46 0DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET STREET, M46 0DG.
313
42
£ 39,800 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: M46 0DG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. M46 0DG spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for M46 0DG. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
Terraced
£ 140,000
1 sales · Mean £ 140,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
M46 0DG 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.
school Local Schools
Atherton High School
Parklee Community School
Meadowbank Primary School & Children's Centre
St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton
Chowbent Primary School
St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton
Atherton St George's CofE Primary School
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Bargain Booze0.3 km
- Ellies Cake Creations0.2 km
- Eshan Bargains Limited0.1 km
- Freeze Factory0.2 km
- Greggs0.1 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Atherton & Tyldesley Botanical Gardens Association0.4 km
- Atherton Arms0.2 km
- Atherton Conservative Club0.2 km
- Curiosity Gin Emporium0.2 km
- Punch Bowl Hotel0.3 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- Atherton and Leigh Food Bank0.2 km
- Bluebell Cafe0.1 km
- Jigsaw Sandwich Bar0.3 km
- Leisure Time0.1 km
- Simply Stuffed0.1 km
- + 30 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Foodzilla0.3 km
- Italian Pizza and Grill0.0 km
- Martin's Fish & Chips0.3 km
- Mediterranean Fish Bar0.4 km
- Pizza Colosseum0.2 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.7 km
- Tesco0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Atherton1.1 km
- Hag Fold1.1 km
- Daisy Hill2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Tesco0.1 km
- Market Street0.1 km
- Flapper Fold Lane0.1 km
- Flapper Fold Lane0.1 km
- Morley Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: M460DG · Data under Open Government Licence