Postcode report
M46 0HY Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About M46 0HY: area rating, property, schools and local change
M46 0HY is a postcode in Atherton South & Lilford, Wigan, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near M46 0HY, then scores the surrounding small area 21/100 - bottom 1% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around M46 0HY are property market signals and housing, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for M46 0HY is based on Wigan 017 Census 2021. It covers 9,028 residents, 3,949 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 36, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 47% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 41% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near M46 0HY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the M46 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £207k from 145 rolling sales, up 8.4% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near M46 0HY can compare 9 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near M46 0HY by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around M46 0HY is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 15 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about M46 0HY
Is M46 0HY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 21/100 (bottom 1% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near M46 0HY?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near M46 0HY?
9 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for M46 0HY?
LocaleIQ matched M46 0HY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in M46 0HY?
The latest median sold price is £207k based on 145 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around M46 0HY?
LocaleIQ currently shows 15 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.