Old Hall Mill Lane is in Atherton, Manchester and in Wigan district. M46 0RW is located in the Atherton South & Lilford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leigh. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Hall Mill Lane, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0RW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN7 1UE, WN7 2BQ, M46 0RG, M46 0RN, WN7 1UA, M46 0NZ, M46 0NY, WN7 1TX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M46 0RW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 48.9% | 48.1% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 51.1% | 51.9% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of M46 0RW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.8% | 31.3% | -2.5% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 52.5% | 5.7% | 44.2% | 8.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 8.2% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 4.8% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 (85.1%) 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 | 53.3% | 50.1% | -3.2% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 35% | 2.6% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 10% | 11.6% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 19.6% | 15.4% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 8.4% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 14.5% | -4.9% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 19.7% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 33.1% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -0.7% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% 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 | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.4% | 91.5% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 10.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 95.3% | 94.3% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 94.3% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 4% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 76.7% | 12.8% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.4% | 37.2% | -9.8% |
| Christian | 62.5% | 46.2% | 16.3% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Hall Mill 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 -24.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Old Hall Mill Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £386,250 | 2022-09-09 | £418,142 |
| 8 Old Hall Mill Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2021-08-26 | £747,011 |
| 12 Old Hall Mill Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £362,000 | 2021-08-20 | £450,696 |
| 10 Old Hall Mill Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2018-11-13 | £430,741 |
| 8 Old Hall Mill Lane, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2007-09-14 | £682,601 |
M46 0RW 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 | 193 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Education | 27 |
| Other | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 4,473 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leigh St John's CofE Primary Kirkhall Lane , WN7 1RY | 4out of 4 | 982 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School School Street , WN7 5JN | 3out of 4 | 985 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge Leigh Road , Atherton M46 0PA | 4out of 4 | 1,159 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School Nel Pan Lane , WN7 5JS | 4out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL | 1out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton High School Hamilton Street , M46 0AY | 2out of 4 | 1,876 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN | 3out of 4 | 2,508 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford High School Manchester Road , WN7 2LU | 3out of 4 | 2,614 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Manchester Road , Astley M29 7EE | 3out of 4 | 3,950 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Holden School First Lane , Leigh WN7 4SB | - not rated | 2,353 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning (Expanse Group Ltd) Leigh Sports Stadium, Sale Way , Leigh Sports Village WN7 4JY | - not rated | 2,886 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Tyldesley School Shuttle Street , Tyldesley M29 8BS | - not rated | 3,377 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Lilford Centre The Lilford Centre , Lancaster Avenue M29 8LN | - not rated | 3,565 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Tree Primary School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP | 4out of 4 | 3,726 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Candy Drop | 3 Hendon Close, Leigh | 455 yd | |
| Cafe Iris | Leigh Road, Atherton | 724 yd | |
| The Café and ward Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Health Services | The Avenue, Leigh | 901 yd | |
| The Sandwich Bar | 140 Leigh Road, Leigh | 976 yd | |
| 4 Ways Cafe and Sandwich Bar Ltd | 74 Westleigh Lane, Leigh | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Park | 162-164 Leigh Road, Leigh | 977 yd | |
| Westleigh Village Club | Westleigh Lane, Leigh | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chan | 283 Leigh Road, Atherton | 750 yd | |
| Danielle's & MJ's Takeaway | 142 Leigh Road, Leigh | 972 yd | |
| Fatboys | 156 Leigh Road, Leigh | 977 yd | |
| Cinnamon Cuisine | 144 Leigh Road, Leigh | 977 yd | |
| Mandarin | 138 Leigh Road, Leigh | 977 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Park Christian Centre (Closed) Leigh Road | grass pitches | 82 yd |
| Pennington Football Club HANSOM DRIVE | grass pitches | 324 yd |
| Higham Park Eckersley Fold Ln | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Butler Park ATHERTON TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB ATHERTON TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB ECKERSLEY FOLD LANE | grass pitches | 679 yd |
| Howe Bridge New Pitches Leigh Road | grass pitches | 694 yd |
| Howe Bridge Leisure Centre Eckersley Fold Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 709 yd |
| Westleigh St Paul'S C Of E Primary School SCHOOL STREET | grass pitches | 1,084 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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.