M46 postcode area

The M46 postcode district spans 4 neighbourhoods (MSOAs) in Bolton, Wigan. Area Scores range from 7 to 64 across them.

In summary

There is a sharp split within the M46 district: Over Hulton scores 65 out of 100 (#2,404 of 6,856 nationally) while Atherton North sits at 8 — neighbours on the map, 57 points apart on the index. 1 of the 4 rank in the most-deprived third of England; none reaches the least-deprived third. Median prices range from £170,000 in Atherton South West to £260,000 in Over Hulton. Note that the district straddles 2 local authorities — Bolton and Wigan — so its neighbourhoods answer to different councils.

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NeighbourhoodNat. rankArea scoreMedian price
Over HultonBolton 2,40465 £260,000
Atherton South WestWigan 3,78245 £170,000
Atherton South East & Tyldesley WestWigan 4,18639 £195,000
Atherton NorthWigan 6,3328 £187,500

Nearby areas

Postcode districts around M46.

A postcode district overlaps several neighbourhoods, so figures are shown per neighbourhood rather than as a single postcode average — neighbouring areas can differ a lot. Neighbourhood (MSOA) boundaries contain ONS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025, Open Government Licence v3.0.