Gadfield Grove is in Atherton, Manchester and in Wigan district. M46 0NU is located in the Atherton South & Lilford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leigh. This postcode has been in use since 2008-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gadfield Grove, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M46 0RS, M46 0SR, M46 0SJ, M46 0LP, M46 0LQ, M46 0SL, M46 0SS, M46 0LW, M46 0NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M46 0NU has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 45.1% | 49% | 3.9% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 54.9% | 51% | -3.9% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 41.7% | 36.6% | -5.1% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 44.6% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 5.8% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 11.2% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (93.7%) 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 | 62.3% | 57.4% | -4.9% | 48.4% | 9.0% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 36.3% | 6.0% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 4.4% | 4.6% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -8.1% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.2% | 10.9% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 6.3% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.9% | 15.8% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 6.8% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.7% | 24.9% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.8% | 33% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -0.8% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.6% | 93.1% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 96.6% | 93.7% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 93.4% | -3.2% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% | 76.7% | 14.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 54.6% | 46.2% | 8.4% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gadfield Grove 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 -7.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 3 83 Gadfield Grove, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-11-01 | £134,599 |
| Apartment 3 83 Gadfield Grove, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £109,995 | 2022-07-19 | £114,907 |
| Apartment 5 83 Gadfield Grove, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £81,500 | 2019-09-06 | £109,319 |
| Apartment 6 83 Gadfield Grove, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2019-05-10 | £114,743 |
| Apartment 3 83 Gadfield Grove, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2016-12-16 | £110,854 |
M46 0NU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
M46 0NU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 115 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Construction | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 4,142 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 | 677 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton St George's CofE Primary School Derby Street , Atherton M46 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 794 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 | 1,156 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowbank Primary School & Children's Centre Formby Avenue , Atherton M46 0HX | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklee Community School Wardour Street , Atherton M46 0AR | 3out of 4 | 1,442 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 | 1,106 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL | 1out of 4 | 1,985 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN | 3out of 4 | 2,469 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westhoughton High School Bolton Road , Westhoughton BL5 3BZ | 3out of 4 | 3,024 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford High School Manchester Road , WN7 2LU | 3out of 4 | 3,912 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 | 2,556 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aspire Hub, Bolton Dalton House , 33 Leigh Road BL5 2JE | - not rated | 2,840 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Lilford Centre The Lilford Centre , Lancaster Avenue M29 8LN | - not rated | 3,025 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Tyldesley School Shuttle Street , Tyldesley M29 8BS | - not rated | 3,171 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield High School and College Long Lane , Hindley Green WN2 4XA | 4out of 4 | 3,590 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Inn | 67-69 Wigan Road, Atherton | 171 yd | |
| The Talbot | 1 Gadbury Fold, Atherton | 197 yd | |
| Aquasnax Sandwich Bar | Coal Pit Lane, Atherton | 458 yd | |
| Letters Inn | 2 Wigan Road, Atherton | 478 yd | |
| Golden Dance Studios | 144 Market Street, Atherton | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Lounge | 122 Market Street, Atherton | 608 yd | |
| Punch Bowl Hotel | 165 Market Street, Atherton | 643 yd | |
| Taphouse | 119 Market Street, Atherton | 717 yd | |
| Atherton Conservative Club | 50 Market Street, Atherton | 818 yd | |
| The Mill | 84 Market Street, Atherton | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean Fish Bar | 124-126 Market Street, Atherton | 608 yd | |
| Jasmin House | 161 Market Street, Atherton | 643 yd | |
| Martin's Fish & Chips | 155 Market Street, Atherton | 643 yd | |
| Smashies | 143 Market Street, Atherton | 643 yd | |
| Bamboo House | 6 Bag Lane, Atherton | 648 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Atherton St George'S C Of E Primary School DERBY STREET | grass pitches | 740 yd |
| Central Park Playing Fields MORLEY STREET | grass pitches | 869 yd |
| Hesketh Fletcher C Of E High School (Closed) Hamilton Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 984 yd |
| Howe Bridge Leisure Centre Eckersley Fold Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 986 yd |
| Atherton Pool (Closed) Mayfield Street | swimming pool | 1,004 yd |
| Atherton Community School HAMILTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,008 yd |
| Howe Bridge New Pitches Leigh Road | grass pitches | 1,043 yd |
| Higham Park Eckersley Fold Ln | grass pitches | 1,055 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.