Postcode district
M46: house prices and neighbourhoods
The M46 postcode district (Bolton, Wigan): 577 live postcodes across 4 neighbourhoods, with official figures as of 1 November 2026.
Typical house price
£196,000
Median of 73 resales of existing houses in M46, Sep 2025 to Sep 2026.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Neighbourhoods in M46
| Neighbourhood | Council | Typical house | Typical flat | Affluence today | Signs of gentrification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Over Hulton | Bolton | £260,000 | – | Middle income | Few signs |
| Atherton North | Wigan | £180,000 | – | Among the most income-deprived | Some signs |
| Atherton South East & Tyldesley West | Wigan | £184,500 | – | Below average income | Few signs |
| Atherton South West | Wigan | £175,000 | £117,500 | Below average income | Moving the other way |
Each neighbourhood's figures are the median resale prices of houses and flats, Affluence today and the gentrification indication from its own page.
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