Willow Street is in Atherton, Manchester and in Wigan district. M46 0FL is located in the Atherton North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton West. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Willow Street, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0FL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M46 0HE, M46 0HF, M46 0FP, M46 0FH, M46 0HH, M46 0HA, M46 0FN, M46 0FJ, M46 0JY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M46 0FL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 49.2% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 53.2% | 50.8% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.6% | 39.2% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.6% | 33.2% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 18.6% | 15.6% | -3.0% | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 8.5% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.1% | 42.1% | 7.0% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 32.9% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 16.7% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 5.4% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 0FL this area, 31.5% 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 17.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.9% | 31.5% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 9.6% | -8.5% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 15.2% | 4.0% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 8.6% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 17.8% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.1% | 17.3% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -16.5% |
| Other | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| White | 97.3% | 100% | 2.7% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.8% | 96.7% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 97.1% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 60.7% | 46.2% | 14.5% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willow 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.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Willow Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-03-28 | £195,311 |
| 9 Willow Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-08-15 | £160,758 |
| 6 Willow Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-11-15 | £167,695 |
| 16 Willow Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £163,500 | 2022-11-14 | £171,364 |
| 1 Willow Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2020-02-06 | £168,947 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 4,885 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 5,092 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atherton St George's CofE Primary School Derby Street , Atherton M46 0HJ | - not rated | 190 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Junior School Derby Street , Atherton M46 0HJ | - not rated | 190 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton St George's CofE Primary School Derby Street , Atherton M46 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 204 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton Flapper Fold Lane , Atherton M46 0HA | 3out of 4 | 213 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowbank Primary School Formby Avenue , Atherton M46 0HX | 3out of 4 | 320 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 849 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton High School Hamilton Street , M46 0AY | 3out of 4 | 869 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN | 3out of 4 | 2,157 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN | - not rated | 2,157 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL | 3out of 4 | 2,920 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 4,947 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Porches School Gloucester Street , Atherton M46 0HX | - not rated | 416 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton Green Hall School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP | - not rated | 1,632 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Tree Primary School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP | 4out of 4 | 1,632 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Hall Primary School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP | - not rated | 1,644 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lilford Centre Lancaster Avenue , Tyldesley M29 8LN | - not rated | 2,217 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massarella Coffee Shop | Flapper Fold Lane, Atherton | 151 yd | |
| Robin’s Nest Cafe | 136 Flapper Fold Lane, Atherton | 161 yd | |
| YummCake with Fantasy | 12 St Richards Close, Atherton | 204 yd | |
| Computer Cakes | 67 Warwick Road, Atherton | 501 yd | |
| Roma Cafe Bistro | 77 Market Street, Atherton | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taphouse | 119 Market Street, Atherton | 544 yd | |
| Atherton Conservative Club | 50 Market Street, Atherton | 564 yd | |
| Punch Bowl Hotel | 165 Market Street, Atherton | 564 yd | |
| The Mill | 84 Market Street, Atherton | 564 yd | |
| Society Cocktail Bar | 62-64 Market Street, Atherton | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Street Chippy | 35 Derby Street, Atherton | 180 yd | |
| Atherton Fish Bar | 119a Car Bank Street, Atherton | 335 yd | |
| Tasty Grill ATA Hurain Atherton | 69 Warwick Road, Atherton | 476 yd | |
| Bamboo House | 6 Bag Lane, Atherton | 518 yd | |
| Black and White Food | 95 Market Street, Manchester | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 117 Car Bank Street, Atherton | 332 yd | |
| Tesco | Crab Tree Lane, Atherton | 944 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Atherton St George'S C Of E Primary School DERBY STREET | grass pitches | 205 yd |
| Meadowbank Primary School And Nursery Education Centre FORMBY AVENUE | grass pitches | 322 yd |
| Two Porches School (Closed) Gloucester Street | 499 yd | |
| Fit And Funky (Closed) Church Street | health and fitness suite | 639 yd |
| Atherton Pool (Closed) Mayfield Street | swimming pool | 735 yd |
| Central Park Playing Fields MORLEY STREET | grass pitches | 767 yd |
| Atherton Community School HAMILTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 841 yd |
| Hesketh Fletcher C Of E High School (Closed) Hamilton Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 845 yd |
| Spa Road Recreation Ground COWPER AVENUE | grass pitches | 862 yd |
| Fit N Funky Victoria Mill Victoria Mill Bolton Road | health and fitness suite | 881 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 41.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.