Stone Lea Way is in Atherton, Manchester and in Wigan district. M46 0GS is located in the Atherton South & Lilford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leigh. This postcode has been in use since 2006-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stone Lea Way, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0GS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M46 0GR, M46 0GJ, M46 0SP, M46 0GF, M46 0SQ, M46 0GL, M46 0QH, M46 0SN, M46 0GZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M46 0GS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 51.1% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 51.5% | 48.9% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 35.7% | 38.9% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.4% | 48% | -4.4% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 3.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 8.6% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 61.9% | 58.4% | -3.5% | 48.4% | 10.0% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 32.9% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 4.2% | 6.1% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 0GS this area, 7.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7% | 7.7% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 7.7% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 19.5% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.5% | 22.2% | 1.7% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.4% | 37.6% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 3.8% |
| Other | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.7% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 1.9% | -2.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 89.6% | 88.7% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 7.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 93.5% | 93.5% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 93.5% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.6% | 76.7% | 14.9% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.2% | 37.2% | -13.0% |
| Christian | 68% | 46.2% | 21.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stone Lea Way 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.6%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Stone Lea Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-08-30 | £298,925 |
| 3 Stone Lea Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-12-02 | £383,855 |
| 2 Stone Lea Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £156,000 | 2012-10-12 | £291,676 |
| 3 Stone Lea Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, a newly built property | £244,000 | 2006-12-22 | £410,662 |
| 1 Stone Lea Way, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, a newly built property | £254,000 | 2006-12-20 | £427,493 |
M46 0GS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 124 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 4,045 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge Leigh Road , Atherton M46 0PA | 4out of 4 | 506 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton St George's CofE Primary School Derby Street , Atherton M46 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,209 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 | 1,546 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklee Community School Wardour Street , Atherton M46 0AR | 3out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School School Street , WN7 5JN | 3out of 4 | 1,622 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atherton High School Hamilton Street , M46 0AY | 2out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL | 1out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN | 3out of 4 | 2,489 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westhoughton High School Bolton Road , Westhoughton BL5 3BZ | 3out of 4 | 3,360 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford High School Manchester Road , WN7 2LU | 3out of 4 | 3,626 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan Tree Primary School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP | 4out of 4 | 2,897 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aspire Hub, Bolton Dalton House , 33 Leigh Road BL5 2JE | - not rated | 3,171 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Lilford Centre The Lilford Centre , Lancaster Avenue M29 8LN | - not rated | 3,203 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Tyldesley School Shuttle Street , Tyldesley M29 8BS | - not rated | 3,262 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holden School First Lane , Leigh WN7 4SB | - not rated | 3,378 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Talbot | 1 Gadbury Fold, Atherton | 242 yd | |
| Cafe Iris | Leigh Road, Atherton | 543 yd | |
| Royal Inn | 67-69 Wigan Road, Atherton | 600 yd | |
| Letters Inn | 2 Wigan Road, Atherton | 787 yd | |
| Golden Dance Studios | 144 Market Street, Atherton | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Lounge | 122 Market Street, Atherton | 848 yd | |
| Punch Bowl Hotel | 165 Market Street, Atherton | 904 yd | |
| Taphouse | 119 Market Street, Atherton | 980 yd | |
| Atherton Conservative Club | 50 Market Street, Atherton | 1,072 yd | |
| The Mill | 84 Market Street, Atherton | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chan | 283 Leigh Road, Atherton | 511 yd | |
| Mediterranean Fish Bar | 124-126 Market Street, Atherton | 848 yd | |
| Jasmin House | 161 Market Street, Atherton | 904 yd | |
| Martin's Fish & Chips | 155 Market Street, Atherton | 904 yd | |
| Smashies | 143 Market Street, Atherton | 904 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Howe Bridge Leisure Centre Eckersley Fold Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 612 yd |
| Howe Bridge New Pitches Leigh Road | grass pitches | 692 yd |
| Higham Park Eckersley Fold Ln | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| Butler Park ATHERTON TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB ATHERTON TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB ECKERSLEY FOLD LANE | grass pitches | 802 yd |
| Pennington Football Club HANSOM DRIVE | grass pitches | 993 yd |
| Central Park Playing Fields MORLEY STREET | grass pitches | 1,040 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 64.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 367.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 48.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.