Alchemy Close is in Atherton, Manchester and in Wigan district. M46 0TS is located in the Atherton North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolton West. This postcode has been in use since 2017-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Alchemy Close, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0TS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M46 0TF, M46 0TP, M46 0TJ, M46 0TE, M46 0HG, M46 0SU, M46 0TY, M46 0SW, M46 0RF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M46 0TS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 50.1% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 52.8% | 49.9% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around M46 0TS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.1% 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 | 31.3% | 67.1% | 35.8% | 37.9% | 29.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.4% | 24.8% | -20.6% | 44.2% | -19.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 4.7% | -5.4% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 0% | -9.7% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (96.1%) 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 | 40.6% | 64.8% | 24.2% | 48.4% | 16.4% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 31.3% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 19.4% | 3.2% | -16.2% | 12.7% | -9.5% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 0.5% | -5.1% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 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.
In the area around M46 0TS this area, 4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41% | 4% | -37.0% | 18.2% | -14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 7% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 12.1% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 4.4% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 27.5% | 21.3% | 16.9% | 10.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 45% | 31.3% | 33.8% | 11.2% |
| Other | 6.2% | 0% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 7.9% | 7.6% | 2.5% | 5.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.5% | 86.6% | -9.9% | 81.4% | 5.2% |
In this area, 88.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.5% | 88.8% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 3.7% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 4.7% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 88.8% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.2% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alchemy Close 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Alchemy Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-03-08 | £240,606 |
| 8 Alchemy Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-03-09 | £352,159 |
| 4 Alchemy Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-10-14 | £332,890 |
| 17 Alchemy Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-09-30 | £250,786 |
| 18 Alchemy Close, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2020-11-23 | £302,373 |
M46 0TS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 220 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 4,160 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 | 641 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Infant School Nelson Street , Atherton M46 0LE | - not rated | 656 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton St George's CofE Primary School Derby Street , Atherton M46 0HJ | - not rated | 663 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Junior School Derby Street , Atherton M46 0HJ | - not rated | 663 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton Flapper Fold Lane , Atherton M46 0HA | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hesketh Fletcher CofE High School, Atherton Hamilton Street , Atherton M46 0AY | - not rated | 1,540 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton High School Hamilton Street , M46 0AY | 3out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westhoughton High School Bolton Road , Westhoughton BL5 3BZ | 2out of 4 | 2,212 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL | 3out of 4 | 2,702 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westleigh High School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL | - not rated | 2,743 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South College, Bolton Lever Edge Lane , BL3 3HH | - not rated | 5,209 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Porches School Gloucester Street , Atherton M46 0HX | - not rated | 1,182 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aspire Hub, Bolton Dalton House , 33 Leigh Road BL5 2JE | - not rated | 2,040 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Hall Primary School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP | - not rated | 2,280 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton Green Hall School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP | - not rated | 2,285 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Tree Primary School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP | 4out of 4 | 2,285 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquasnax Sandwich Bar | Coal Pit Lane, Atherton | 525 yd | |
| Computer Cakes | 67 Warwick Road, Atherton | 552 yd | |
| Community Cafe | Dorset Road, Atherton | 727 yd | |
| Royal Inn | 67-69 Wigan Road, Atherton | 816 yd | |
| YummCake with Fantasy | 12 St Richards Close, Atherton | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy Hill Football Club | Daisy Hill New Sirs, St James Street | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Grill ATA Hurain Atherton | 69 Warwick Road, Atherton | 536 yd | |
| Derby Street Chippy | 35 Derby Street, Atherton | 661 yd | |
| Atherton Fish Bar | 119a Car Bank Street, Atherton | 985 yd | |
| Golden Chopsticks | 471 Leigh Road | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 117 Car Bank Street, Atherton | 978 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Atherton St George'S C Of E Primary School DERBY STREET | grass pitches | 638 yd |
| Devonshire Road Playing Fields DEVONSHIRE ROAD | grass pitches | 683 yd |
| Daisy Hill Cricket Club ST. JAMES STREET | grass pitches | 946 yd |
| Daisy Hill Football Club St. James Street | grass pitches | 976 yd |
| Meadowbank Primary School And Nursery Education Centre FORMBY AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,068 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 | 89.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.5% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 201.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 31.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.