Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

M46 0DU House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

224

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 33,400 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: M46 0DU 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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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

M46 0DU has a significant social housing presence — 69% 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 0DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from Hindsford in Atherton. Administratively it sits within Atherton ward and the Bolton West constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, M46 0DU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 69% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — 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. 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 0DU are sourced from Output Area E00031655 (shared with 14 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 0DU. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.5%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean8.5%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 11%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

M46 0DU 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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Meadowbank Primary School & Children's Centre

Good232 pupils0.4 km
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Parklee Community School

Good340 pupils0.4 km
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Atherton High School

Requires Improvement494 pupils0.4 km
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St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton

Good177 pupils0.4 km
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Chowbent Primary School

Good172 pupils0.6 km
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St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton

Outstanding414 pupils0.6 km
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Atherton St George's CofE Primary School

Good346 pupils0.6 km
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Sacred Heart RC Primary School

Good177 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

35 nearby
  • Bargain Booze0.4 km
  • Ellies Cake Creations0.3 km
  • Eshan Bargains Limited0.1 km
  • Freeze Factory0.3 km
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • + 30 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Atherton & Tyldesley Botanical Gardens Association0.4 km
  • Atherton Arms0.2 km
  • Atherton Conservative Club0.3 km
  • Curiosity Gin Emporium0.3 km
  • Punch Bowl Hotel0.4 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Atherton and Leigh Food Bank0.2 km
  • Bluebell Cafe0.2 km
  • Jigsaw Sandwich Bar0.4 km
  • Leisure Time0.2 km
  • Simply Stuffed0.1 km
  • + 35 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Foodzilla0.4 km
  • Italian Pizza and Grill0.2 km
  • Martin's Fish & Chips0.4 km
  • Mediterranean Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Pizza Colosseum0.3 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.6 km
  • Tesco0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Atherton0.9 km
  • Hag Fold1.0 km
  • Daisy Hill2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Flapper Fold Lane0.1 km
  • Flapper Fold Lane0.1 km
  • Flapper Fold Lane0.1 km
  • Flapper Fold Lane0.1 km
  • Flapper Fold Lane0.1 km