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.
| Neighbourhood | Nat. rank | Area score | Median price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over HultonBolton | 2,404 | 65 | £260,000 |
| Atherton South WestWigan | 3,782 | 45 | £170,000 |
| Atherton South East & Tyldesley WestWigan | 4,186 | 39 | £195,000 |
| Atherton NorthWigan | 6,332 | 8 | £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.