Bag Lane is in Atherton, Manchester and in Wigan district. M46 0JY 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 Bag Lane, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M46 0FN, M46 0HH, M46 0FP, M46 0NH, M46 0LF, M46 0JT, M46 0FL, M46 0HE, M46 0LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M46 0JY 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 0JY 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 Bag Lane 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 -12.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 Bag Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2025-02-27 | £150,260 |
| 89 Bag Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2023-07-05 | £86,330 |
| 89 Bag Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2023-03-15 | £80,337 |
| 83 Bag Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £64,500 | 2017-11-17 | £101,893 |
| 117 Bag Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £42,000 | 2017-03-30 | £58,521 |
| 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 | 4,661 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 5,332 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 | 109 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 | 451 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowbank Primary School & Children's Centre Formby Avenue , Atherton M46 0HX | 3out of 4 | 563 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge Leigh Road , Atherton M46 0PA | 4out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklee Community School Wardour Street , Atherton M46 0AR | 3out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 892 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN | 3out of 4 | 2,253 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL | 1out of 4 | 2,691 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westhoughton High School Bolton Road , Westhoughton BL5 3BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,867 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford High School Manchester Road , WN7 2LU | 3out of 4 | 4,155 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 | 1,875 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Lilford Centre The Lilford Centre , Lancaster Avenue M29 8LN | - not rated | 2,539 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aspire Hub, Bolton Dalton House , 33 Leigh Road BL5 2JE | - not rated | 2,703 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Tyldesley School Shuttle Street , Tyldesley M29 8BS | - not rated | 2,810 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield High School and College Long Lane , Hindley Green WN2 4XA | 4out of 4 | 4,096 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massarella Coffee Shop | Flapper Fold Lane, Atherton | 217 yd | |
| Robin’s Nest Cafe | 136 Flapper Fold Lane, Atherton | 322 yd | |
| YummCake with Fantasy | 12 St Richards Close, Atherton | 354 yd | |
| Letters Inn | 2 Wigan Road, Atherton | 406 yd | |
| Aquasnax Sandwich Bar | Coal Pit Lane, Atherton | 411 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punch Bowl Hotel | 165 Market Street, Atherton | 463 yd | |
| Taphouse | 119 Market Street, Atherton | 463 yd | |
| Sky Lounge | 122 Market Street, Atherton | 508 yd | |
| Atherton Conservative Club | 50 Market Street, Atherton | 510 yd | |
| The Mill | 84 Market Street, Atherton | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Street Chippy | 35 Derby Street, Atherton | 243 yd | |
| Bamboo House | 6 Bag Lane, Atherton | 419 yd | |
| Jasmin House | 161 Market Street, Atherton | 463 yd | |
| Martin's Fish & Chips | 155 Market Street, Atherton | 463 yd | |
| Smashies | 143 Market Street, Atherton | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 117 Car Bank Street, Atherton | 495 yd | |
| Tesco | Crab Tree Lane, Atherton | 923 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Atherton St George'S C Of E Primary School DERBY STREET | grass pitches | 154 yd |
| Meadowbank Primary School And Nursery Education Centre FORMBY AVENUE | grass pitches | 478 yd |
| Two Porches School (Closed) Gloucester Street | 621 yd | |
| Fit And Funky (Closed) Church Street | health and fitness suite | 676 yd |
| Central Park Playing Fields MORLEY STREET | grass pitches | 703 yd |
| Atherton Pool (Closed) Mayfield Street | swimming pool | 708 yd |
| Hesketh Fletcher C Of E High School (Closed) Hamilton Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 796 yd |
| Atherton Community School HAMILTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 799 yd |
| Fit N Funky Victoria Mill Victoria Mill Bolton Road | health and fitness suite | 984 yd |
| Spa Road Recreation Ground COWPER AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,024 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 | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| 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 | 72 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.