Morley Street, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0AE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M46 0AE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.3%	53.9%	5.6%	51.0%	2.9%
Male	51.7%	46.1%	-5.6%	49.0%	-2.9%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around M46 0AE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	37.4%	45.6%	8.2%	37.9%	7.7%
Married: Opposite sex	24.7%	28.1%	3.4%	44.2%	-16.1%
Separated	2%	4.1%	2.1%	2.2%	1.9%
Divorced	13.1%	11.5%	-1.6%	9.1%	2.4%
Widowed	22.7%	10.6%	-12.1%	6.1%	4.5%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	38.8%	41.5%	2.7%	48.4%	-6.9%
Good health	30.8%	28.7%	-2.1%	33.6%	-4.9%
Fair health	16.7%	19.8%	3.1%	12.7%	7.1%
Bad health	10.4%	7.4%	-3.0%	4.0%	3.4%
Very bad health	3.3%	2.7%	-0.6%	1.2%	1.5%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around M46 0AE this area, 33.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	47%	33.5%	-13.5%	18.2%	15.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.6%	8.1%	-6.5%	9.6%	-1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.6%	19%	5.4%	13.4%	5.6%
Apprenticeship	3%	3.6%	0.6%	5.3%	-1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.6%	13.6%	4.0%	16.9%	-3.3%
Degree or Similar	11.1%	19.9%	8.8%	33.8%	-13.9%
Other	1%	2.3%	1.3%	2.8%	-0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.1%	-0.3%
Chinese	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.7%	1.2%
Indian	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0%	1.9%	1.9%	1.6%	0.3%
Black African	1.7%	4.7%	3.0%	2.5%	2.2%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Other Black	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.5%	1.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	97.1%	86.8%	-10.3%	81.4%	5.4%
Roma	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Other	0%	0.8%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 84.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	98.3%	84.9%	-13.4%	83.2%	1.7%
European Union	0%	7.4%	7.4%	6.1%	1.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Africa	1.3%	2.7%	1.4%	2.7%	0.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	4.3%	3.9%	5.6%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.1%	84.9%	-12.2%	83.2%	1.7%
10+ Years	0%	4.7%	4.7%	9.8%	-5.1%
5-10 Years	0%	3.1%	3.1%	2.9%	0.2%
2-5 Years	1.7%	6.2%	4.5%	2.2%	4.0%
Less than 2 years	1.3%	1.2%	-0.1%	1.9%	-0.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69.3%	76.7%	-7.4%
Ireland	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Italy	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Portugal	4.7%	0.5%	4.2%
Romania	1.9%	0.9%	1.0%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
South-East Asia	0.8%	0.2%	0.6%
No passport held	19.8%	13.5%	6.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.6%	37.2%	3.4%
Christian	53.5%	46.2%	7.3%
Buddhist	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Hindu	0.8%	1.7%	-0.9%
Muslim	0.8%	6.5%	-5.7%
Not answered	3.1%	6.0%	-2.9%

Safety

Is Morley Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Morley Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Atherton North average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,800

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in M46 0AE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Morley Street are based on 68 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wigan.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Morley Street, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0AE

Estimated Average Property Prices for M46 0AE

Average Price
£114,329

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£122,639

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£60,886

Other
£92,981

Estimated Average Property Prices for Morley Street

Average Price
£213,136

Semi-Detached
£288,617

Terraced
£210,696

Detached
£263,211

Flats/Maisonettes
£71,141

Other
£172,336

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Morley Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
19 Morley Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£115,000	2025-06-24	£118,396
10 Morley Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£115,000	2024-10-08	£117,471
9 Morley Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building	£90,000	2023-09-29	£90,932
13 Morley Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£135,000	2023-08-31	£144,682
12 Morley Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building	£92,500	2022-03-04	£107,625

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for M46 0AE

Employment

M46 0AE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	68
Retired	58
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	15
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Student (economically inactive)	10
Other	9
Looking after home or family	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Accommodation and food service activities	14
Manufacturing	11
Human health and social work activities	10
Education	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Construction	5
Transport and storage	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Real estate activities	2
Information and communication	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Other	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG	4out of 4	5,048 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA	3out of 4	5,312 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Little Hulton Community Nursery Centre Longshaw Drive , Worsley M28 0BD	- not rated	5,461 yd	Local authority nursery school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Parklee Community School Wardour Street , Atherton M46 0AR	- not rated	560 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Parklee Primary School Wardour Street , Atherton M46 0AR	- not rated	560 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St George's CofE Infant School Nelson Street , Atherton M46 0LE	- not rated	628 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Atherton St George's CofE Primary School Derby Street , Atherton M46 0HJ	3out of 4	681 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Meadowbank Primary School Formby Avenue , Atherton M46 0HX	3out of 4	716 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hesketh Fletcher CofE High School, Atherton Hamilton Street , Atherton M46 0AY	- not rated	262 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Atherton High School Hamilton Street , M46 0AY	3out of 4	289 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN	3out of 4	1,667 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN	- not rated	1,667 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL	3out of 4	2,695 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH	- not rated	5,325 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Two Porches School Gloucester Street , Atherton M46 0HX	- not rated	718 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Atherton Green Hall School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP	- not rated	1,804 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Rowan Tree Primary School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP	4out of 4	1,804 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Green Hall Primary School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP	- not rated	1,834 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bride Community Church Christian School Kings Park Christian Centre , Leigh Road WN7 1UB	- not rated	2,005 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Curiosity Gin Emporium	86 Market Street, Atherton	38 yd
The Mill	84 Market Street, Atherton	49 yd
Nas Chick N Shakes	91 Market Street, Atherton	68 yd
The Acai Hut	107-111b Market Street, Atherton	69 yd
The Snug Coffee House	67a Market Street, Atherton	89 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Atherton Conservative Club	50 Market Street, Atherton	38 yd
The Mill	84 Market Street, Atherton	49 yd
Taphouse	119 Market Street, Atherton	94 yd
Society Cocktail Bar	62-64 Market Street, Atherton	98 yd
Punch Bowl Hotel	165 Market Street, Atherton	161 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Dawson Pie Company	108a Market Street, Atherton	38 yd
Pizza Colosseum	112 Market Street, Atherton	38 yd
Black and White Food	95 Market Street, Manchester	66 yd
Jasmin House	161 Market Street, Atherton	161 yd
Martin's Fish & Chips	155 Market Street, Atherton	161 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Crab Tree Lane, Atherton		415 yd
Morrisons Daily	117 Car Bank Street, Atherton		825 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Central Park Playing Fields MORLEY STREET	grass pitches	174 yd
Atherton Pool (Closed) Mayfield Street	swimming pool	210 yd
Hesketh Fletcher C Of E High School (Closed) Hamilton Street	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	265 yd
Atherton Community School HAMILTON STREET	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	271 yd
Fit And Funky (Closed) Church Street	health and fitness suite	380 yd
Two Porches School (Closed) Gloucester Street		648 yd
Atherton St George'S C Of E Primary School DERBY STREET	grass pitches	686 yd
The Kensite Stadium ALDER HOUSE FOOTBALL GROUND ALDER HOUSE FOOTBALL GROUND ALDER STREET	grass pitches	708 yd
Meadowbank Primary School And Nursery Education Centre FORMBY AVENUE	grass pitches	718 yd
Fit N Funky Victoria Mill Victoria Mill Bolton Road	health and fitness suite	826 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	77.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	77.8%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	77.8%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	63.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	101.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.