Postcode report
Is M46 9HE a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About M46 9HE: area rating, property, schools and local change
M46 9HE 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 9HE, then scores the surrounding small area 71/100 - top 17% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around M46 9HE are local prosperity and property market signals, while schools and education 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 9HE is based on Bolton 030 Census 2021. It covers 6,107 residents, 1,074 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 44, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 81% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 7% 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 9/10.
For property prices near M46 9HE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the M46 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £207k from 98 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 9HE can compare 6 state schools within one mile, including 6 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 9HE 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 9HE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 12 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 9HE
Is M46 9HE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 71/100 (top 17% 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 9HE?
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 9HE?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for M46 9HE?
LocaleIQ matched M46 9HE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in M46 9HE?
The latest median sold price is £207k based on 98 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around M46 9HE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 12 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.