Church Street is in Atherton, Manchester and in Wigan district. M46 9DE 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 Church Street, Atherton, Manchester, M46 9DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M46 9DP, M46 9DF, M46 0DD, M46 0JH, M46 9FN, M46 0EG, M46 0NT, M46 9JA, M46 9EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding M46 9DE is primarily male, with 54.6% of the population 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 | 47.7% | 45.4% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -5.6% |
| Male | 52.3% | 54.6% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 5.6% |
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 9DE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.6% 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 | 43.2% | 51.6% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.7% | 20.6% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -23.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 18.9% | 20.9% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 11.8% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 4.3% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 37.4% | 40.3% | 2.9% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 35.5% | -2.8% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 16.3% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.8% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 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 | 27.4% | 18.3% | -9.1% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 11.8% | -7.5% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 17.9% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 7.9% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 17.2% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 24% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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 | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.2% | 95.2% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.7% 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 | 97.1% | 91.7% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 91.7% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.4% | 37.2% | 3.2% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church 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 -27.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Church Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-08-08 | £106,426 |
| 21 Church Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £341,736 | 2023-08-11 | £355,151 |
| 29 Church Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2022-05-27 | £108,865 |
| 13 Church Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2018-05-04 | £133,094 |
| 25 Church Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £46,000 | 2010-01-29 | £81,402 |
M46 9DE 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 4,976 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 5,330 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parklee Community School Wardour Street , Atherton M46 0AR | 3out of 4 | 454 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowbank Primary School & Children's Centre Formby Avenue , Atherton M46 0HX | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chowbent Primary School Laburnum Street , Atherton M46 9FP | 3out of 4 | 591 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton Flapper Fold Lane , Atherton M46 0HA | 3out of 4 | 614 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton Bolton Old Road , Atherton M46 9FD | 4out of 4 | 700 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 426 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN | 3out of 4 | 1,562 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL | 1out of 4 | 3,036 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westhoughton High School Bolton Road , Westhoughton BL5 3BZ | 3out of 4 | 3,513 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford High School Manchester Road , WN7 2LU | 3out of 4 | 3,725 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 | 1,469 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Lilford Centre The Lilford Centre , Lancaster Avenue M29 8LN | - not rated | 1,834 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Tyldesley School Shuttle Street , Tyldesley M29 8BS | - not rated | 2,081 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aspire Hub, Bolton Dalton House , 33 Leigh Road BL5 2JE | - not rated | 3,361 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holden School First Lane , Leigh WN7 4SB | - not rated | 4,617 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttyfull Cafe | 9 Church Street, Atherton | 2 yd | |
| Street Feast | 29 Church Street, Atherton | 39 yd | |
| Atherton and Leigh Food Bank | Market Street, Atherton | 86 yd | |
| The Salvation Army Place of Welcome | 1 George Street, Atherton | 103 yd | |
| The Pantry | 11 Water Street, Atherton | 135 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion Hotel | 5-7 Church Street, Atherton | 2 yd | |
| The Cabinet and Boardroom | 1 Church Street, Atherton | 69 yd | |
| Atherton Arms | 6 Tyldesley Road, Atherton | 91 yd | |
| Weavers Rest | 8 Market Place, Atherton | 127 yd | |
| The Pendle Witch | 2-4 Warburton Place, Atherton | 177 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reshma Balti | 11 Church Street, Atherton | 2 yd | |
| Pizza Bar | 3 Tyldesley Road, Atherton | 127 yd | |
| The Stop Inn | 14 Market Place, Atherton | 127 yd | |
| Manhattan | 10 Market Street, Atherton | 159 yd | |
| Market Street Chippy | 16 Market Street, Atherton | 159 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Crab Tree Lane, Atherton | 392 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 117 Car Bank Street, Atherton | 738 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit And Funky (Closed) Church Street | health and fitness suite | 56 yd |
| The Kensite Stadium ALDER HOUSE FOOTBALL GROUND ALDER HOUSE FOOTBALL GROUND ALDER STREET | grass pitches | 304 yd |
| Atherton Pool (Closed) Mayfield Street | swimming pool | 307 yd |
| Two Porches School (Closed) Gloucester Street | 390 yd | |
| Fit N Funky Victoria Mill Victoria Mill Bolton Road | health and fitness suite | 406 yd |
| Atherton Community School HAMILTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 416 yd |
| Hesketh Fletcher C Of E High School (Closed) Hamilton Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 445 yd |
| Central Park Playing Fields MORLEY STREET | grass pitches | 477 yd |
| Douglas Park CHANTERS AVENUE | grass pitches | 586 yd |
| Meadowbank Primary School And Nursery Education Centre FORMBY AVENUE | grass pitches | 600 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 | 84.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 84.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 84.2% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.