Nelson Street is in Atherton, Manchester and in Wigan district. M46 0LE 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 Nelson Street, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M46 0JZ, M46 0LH, M46 0LL, M46 0LJ, M46 0LF, M46 0FY, M46 0EZ, M46 0HL, M46 0NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M46 0LE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 50.6% | 53.3% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 49.4% | 46.7% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 | 27.4% | 36.8% | 9.4% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 39.7% | -10.5% | 44.2% | -4.5% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 14.5% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 8.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 36.7% | 41.8% | 5.1% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 37.3% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 14.6% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 5.6% | -3.0% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 4.5% | 0.7% | -3.8% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 0LE this area, 37.2% 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 12.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46.1% | 37.2% | -8.9% | 18.2% | 19.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 10.3% | 2.1% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 16.7% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 6.8% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 12% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.9% | 12.8% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -21.0% |
| Other | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.1% | 88.2% | -9.9% | 81.4% | 6.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 0.1% | 8.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 98.9% | 96.2% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 96.2% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.1% | 37.2% | -3.1% |
| Christian | 62.7% | 46.2% | 16.5% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nelson 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Nelson Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £59,995 | 2003-05-30 | £185,407 |
| 30 Nelson Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £32,000 | 2001-05-29 | £124,484 |
M46 0LE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 4,429 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 | 279 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 | 664 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowbank Primary School & Children's Centre Formby Avenue , Atherton M46 0HX | 3out of 4 | 785 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge Leigh Road , Atherton M46 0PA | 4out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklee Community School Wardour Street , Atherton M46 0AR | 3out of 4 | 1,309 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 | 1,038 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN | 3out of 4 | 2,425 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL | 1out of 4 | 2,517 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westhoughton High School Bolton Road , Westhoughton BL5 3BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,755 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford High School Manchester Road , WN7 2LU | 3out of 4 | 4,210 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 | 2,098 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aspire Hub, Bolton Dalton House , 33 Leigh Road BL5 2JE | - not rated | 2,584 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Lilford Centre The Lilford Centre , Lancaster Avenue M29 8LN | - not rated | 2,763 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Tyldesley School Shuttle Street , Tyldesley M29 8BS | - not rated | 3,016 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield High School and College Long Lane , Hindley Green WN2 4XA | 4out of 4 | 3,864 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquasnax Sandwich Bar | Coal Pit Lane, Atherton | 179 yd | |
| Royal Inn | 67-69 Wigan Road, Atherton | 371 yd | |
| Letters Inn | 2 Wigan Road, Atherton | 421 yd | |
| Massarella Coffee Shop | Flapper Fold Lane, Atherton | 449 yd | |
| Robin’s Nest Cafe | 136 Flapper Fold Lane, Atherton | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punch Bowl Hotel | 165 Market Street, Atherton | 550 yd | |
| Sky Lounge | 122 Market Street, Atherton | 573 yd | |
| Taphouse | 119 Market Street, Atherton | 582 yd | |
| Atherton Conservative Club | 50 Market Street, Atherton | 656 yd | |
| The Mill | 84 Market Street, Atherton | 666 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Street Chippy | 35 Derby Street, Atherton | 341 yd | |
| Bamboo House | 6 Bag Lane, Atherton | 517 yd | |
| Jasmin House | 161 Market Street, Atherton | 550 yd | |
| Martin's Fish & Chips | 155 Market Street, Atherton | 550 yd | |
| Smashies | 143 Market Street, Atherton | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 117 Car Bank Street, Atherton | 684 yd | |
| Tesco | Crab Tree Lane, Atherton | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Atherton St George'S C Of E Primary School DERBY STREET | grass pitches | 204 yd |
| Meadowbank Primary School And Nursery Education Centre FORMBY AVENUE | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| Central Park Playing Fields MORLEY STREET | grass pitches | 822 yd |
| Two Porches School (Closed) Gloucester Street | 853 yd | |
| Atherton Pool (Closed) Mayfield Street | swimming pool | 868 yd |
| Fit And Funky (Closed) Church Street | health and fitness suite | 886 yd |
| Hesketh Fletcher C Of E High School (Closed) Hamilton Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Atherton Community School HAMILTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 938 yd |
| Devonshire Road Playing Fields DEVONSHIRE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,039 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.