Gadfield Grove is in Atherton, Manchester and in Wigan district. M46 0SJ is located in the Atherton South & Lilford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leigh. This postcode has been in use since 2005-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gadfield Grove, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M46 0SR, M46 0SS, M46 0SL, M46 0NU, M46 0GU, M46 0RS, M46 0GN, M46 0LQ, M46 0LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M46 0SJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 50.6% | 49.7% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 49.4% | 50.3% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 0SJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.9% 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 | 43.5% | 44.9% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.1% | 37.6% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 2.1% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 12.4% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (85.4%) 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 | 60.3% | 61.9% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 13.5% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 23.5% | -10.6% | 33.6% | -10.1% |
| Fair health | 4.9% | 12.1% | 7.2% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
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 0SJ this area, 9.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 5.8% | 9.9% | 4.1% | 18.2% | -8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 12% | 1.9% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 15.9% | -4.9% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.8% | 20.2% | 0.4% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.7% | 34.8% | -0.9% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 91.8% | 88.6% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 7.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 94.4% | 93.8% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 93.8% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 53.9% | 46.2% | 7.7% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
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 -23.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Gadfield Grove, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2025-09-25 | £107,000 |
| 17 Gadfield Grove, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2025-07-01 | £113,925 |
| 59 Gadfield Grove, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-04-25 | £130,911 |
| 43 Gadfield Grove, Manchester, Greater Manchester Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £98,250 | 2025-03-21 | £97,092 |
| 61 Gadfield Grove, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-01-24 | £236,862 |
M46 0SJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 135 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 4,136 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 | 607 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton St George's CofE Primary School Derby Street , Atherton M46 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 869 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 | 1,223 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowbank Primary School & Children's Centre Formby Avenue , Atherton M46 0HX | 3out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklee Community School Wardour Street , Atherton M46 0AR | 3out of 4 | 1,445 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 | 1,104 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL | 1out of 4 | 1,912 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN | 3out of 4 | 2,449 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westhoughton High School Bolton Road , Westhoughton BL5 3BZ | 3out of 4 | 3,101 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford High School Manchester Road , WN7 2LU | 3out of 4 | 3,840 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 | 2,610 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aspire Hub, Bolton Dalton House , 33 Leigh Road BL5 2JE | - not rated | 2,916 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Lilford Centre The Lilford Centre , Lancaster Avenue M29 8LN | - not rated | 3,040 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Tyldesley School Shuttle Street , Tyldesley M29 8BS | - not rated | 3,167 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield High School and College Long Lane , Hindley Green WN2 4XA | 4out of 4 | 3,588 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Talbot | 1 Gadbury Fold, Atherton | 114 yd | |
| Royal Inn | 67-69 Wigan Road, Atherton | 251 yd | |
| Letters Inn | 2 Wigan Road, Atherton | 511 yd | |
| Aquasnax Sandwich Bar | Coal Pit Lane, Atherton | 547 yd | |
| Golden Dance Studios | 144 Market Street, Atherton | 623 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Lounge | 122 Market Street, Atherton | 623 yd | |
| Punch Bowl Hotel | 165 Market Street, Atherton | 665 yd | |
| Taphouse | 119 Market Street, Atherton | 742 yd | |
| Atherton Conservative Club | 50 Market Street, Atherton | 842 yd | |
| The Mill | 84 Market Street, Atherton | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean Fish Bar | 124-126 Market Street, Atherton | 623 yd | |
| Jasmin House | 161 Market Street, Atherton | 665 yd | |
| Martin's Fish & Chips | 155 Market Street, Atherton | 665 yd | |
| Smashies | 143 Market Street, Atherton | 665 yd | |
| Bamboo House | 6 Bag Lane, Atherton | 676 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Atherton St George'S C Of E Primary School DERBY STREET | grass pitches | 821 yd |
| Central Park Playing Fields MORLEY STREET | grass pitches | 872 yd |
| Howe Bridge Leisure Centre Eckersley Fold Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 899 yd |
| Howe Bridge New Pitches Leigh Road | grass pitches | 958 yd |
| Higham Park Eckersley Fold Ln | grass pitches | 970 yd |
| Hesketh Fletcher C Of E High School (Closed) Hamilton Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 983 yd |
| Atherton Community School HAMILTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,010 yd |
| Atherton Pool (Closed) Mayfield Street | swimming pool | 1,016 yd |
| Butler Park ATHERTON TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB ATHERTON TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB ECKERSLEY FOLD LANE | grass pitches | 1,049 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 | 62.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 62.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 62.3% |
| 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 | 60.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.