Elmfield Avenue is in Atherton, Manchester and in Wigan district. M46 0HW 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 Elmfield Avenue, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M46 0HJ, M46 0HL, M46 0LH, M46 0HU, M46 0FR, M46 0HR, M46 0HH, M46 0FH, M46 0HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M46 0HW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 43.2% | 48.5% | 5.3% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 56.8% | 51.5% | -5.3% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 0HW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.7% 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 | 38.3% | 49.7% | 11.4% | 37.9% | 11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.1% | 22.5% | -6.6% | 44.2% | -21.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 20.4% | 15.5% | -4.9% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 9.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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 (52.9%) 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 | 23.2% | 27.4% | 4.2% | 48.4% | -21.0% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 25.5% | -8.6% | 33.6% | -8.1% |
| Fair health | 26.4% | 28.4% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 15.7% |
| Bad health | 13.2% | 14.9% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 10.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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 0HW this area, 41.5% 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 10.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 51% | 41.5% | -9.5% | 18.2% | 23.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 13.8% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 13.3% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.4% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 9% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.1% | 10.6% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -23.2% |
| Other | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.2% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.2% | 92.8% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 93.3% 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 | 97.7% | 93.3% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 93.3% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.8% | 76.7% | -12.9% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 33.8% | 13.5% | 20.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elmfield Avenue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Elmfield Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-11-15 | £112,356 |
| 14 Elmfield Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £87,750 | 2023-02-20 | £93,833 |
| 14 Elmfield Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2021-06-11 | £71,352 |
| 8B Elmfield Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2021-05-27 | £211,224 |
| 10 Elmfield Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2011-02-18 | £167,691 |
M46 0HW area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Retired | 51 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 32 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 4,645 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 5,237 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 | 3out of 4 | 117 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton St George's CofE Primary School Derby Street , Atherton M46 0HJ | - not rated | 131 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Junior School Derby Street , Atherton M46 0HJ | - not rated | 131 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Infant School Nelson Street , Atherton M46 0LE | - not rated | 256 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton Flapper Fold Lane , Atherton M46 0HA | 3out of 4 | 404 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,059 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton High School Hamilton Street , M46 0AY | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN | 3out of 4 | 2,414 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN | - not rated | 2,414 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westhoughton High School Bolton Road , Westhoughton BL5 3BZ | 2out of 4 | 2,677 yd | Community school | 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 | 5,014 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 | 650 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton Green Hall School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP | - not rated | 1,828 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Tree Primary School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP | 4out of 4 | 1,828 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Hall Primary School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP | - not rated | 1,833 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lilford Centre Lancaster Avenue , Tyldesley M29 8LN | - not rated | 2,483 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| YummCake with Fantasy | 12 St Richards Close, Atherton | 307 yd | |
| Robin’s Nest Cafe | 136 Flapper Fold Lane, Atherton | 333 yd | |
| Computer Cakes | 67 Warwick Road, Atherton | 338 yd | |
| Aquasnax Sandwich Bar | Coal Pit Lane, Atherton | 379 yd | |
| Massarella Coffee Shop | Flapper Fold Lane, Atherton | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punch Bowl Hotel | 165 Market Street, Atherton | 721 yd | |
| Taphouse | 119 Market Street, Atherton | 726 yd | |
| Sky Lounge | 122 Market Street, Atherton | 760 yd | |
| Atherton Conservative Club | 50 Market Street, Atherton | 774 yd | |
| The Mill | 84 Market Street, Atherton | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Street Chippy | 35 Derby Street, Atherton | 120 yd | |
| Tasty Grill ATA Hurain Atherton | 69 Warwick Road, Atherton | 304 yd | |
| Atherton Fish Bar | 119a Car Bank Street, Atherton | 491 yd | |
| Bamboo House | 6 Bag Lane, Atherton | 679 yd | |
| Jasmin House | 161 Market Street, Atherton | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 117 Car Bank Street, Atherton | 484 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Atherton St George'S C Of E Primary School DERBY STREET | grass pitches | 112 yd |
| Meadowbank Primary School And Nursery Education Centre FORMBY AVENUE | grass pitches | 540 yd |
| Two Porches School (Closed) Gloucester Street | 757 yd | |
| Devonshire Road Playing Fields DEVONSHIRE ROAD | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| Fit And Funky (Closed) Church Street | health and fitness suite | 905 yd |
| Central Park Playing Fields MORLEY STREET | grass pitches | 967 yd |
| Atherton Pool (Closed) Mayfield Street | swimming pool | 968 yd |
| Spa Road Recreation Ground COWPER AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,015 yd |
| Hesketh Fletcher C Of E High School (Closed) Hamilton Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,060 yd |
| Atherton Community School HAMILTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,062 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 | 93.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.1% |
| 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 | 49 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.