Alder Street is in Atherton, Manchester and in Wigan district. M46 9EY 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 Alder Street, Atherton, Manchester, M46 9EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M46 9DW, M46 9DL, M46 9DS, M46 9ET, M46 9FN, M46 9DR, M46 9DT, M46 9EU, M46 9DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around M46 9EY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 51.6% | 3.9% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 52.3% | 48.4% | -3.9% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 9EY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.2% 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% | 45.2% | 13.9% | 37.9% | 7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.6% | 36% | -9.6% | 44.2% | -8.2% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 12.7% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 4.2% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 47.7% | 48.7% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 31.8% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 15.1% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3.9% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.4% | 22.5% | 0.1% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 9.1% | -9.3% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 14% | -5.5% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 7% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 21.8% | 11.9% | 16.9% | 4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 24.6% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.1% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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 | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.2% | 93.8% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
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 | 97.9% | 93.8% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 93.8% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 56.7% | 46.2% | 10.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alder 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 -26.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formby Hall Alder Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2015-06-05 | £355,504 |
| 1 Alder Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2007-08-29 | £76,369 |
| 3 Alder Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £20,000 | 1997-10-03 | £96,396 |
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 4,802 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chowbent Primary School Laburnum Street , Atherton M46 9FP | 3out of 4 | 392 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parklee Community School Wardour Street , Atherton M46 0AR | 3out of 4 | 431 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton Bolton Old Road , Atherton M46 9FD | 4out of 4 | 524 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowbank Primary School & Children's Centre Formby Avenue , Atherton M46 0HX | 3out of 4 | 606 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton Flapper Fold Lane , Atherton M46 0HA | 3out of 4 | 705 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 | 548 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN | 3out of 4 | 1,460 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Westleigh School Westleigh Lane , WN7 5NL | 1out of 4 | 3,226 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westhoughton High School Bolton Road , Westhoughton BL5 3BZ | 3out of 4 | 3,623 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedford High School Manchester Road , WN7 2LU | 3out of 4 | 3,739 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 | 1,304 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Lilford Centre The Lilford Centre , Lancaster Avenue M29 8LN | - not rated | 1,639 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Tyldesley School Shuttle Street , Tyldesley M29 8BS | - not rated | 1,916 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aspire Hub, Bolton Dalton House , 33 Leigh Road BL5 2JE | - not rated | 3,477 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holden School First Lane , Leigh WN7 4SB | - not rated | 4,774 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP Enterprises Rope and Anchor | 67 Bolton Old Road, Atherton | 170 yd | |
| Charlie Park | Bolton Road, Atherton | 180 yd | |
| Seddons Strength and Conditioning Gym Ltd | Bolton Old Road, Atherton | 180 yd | |
| Street Feast | 29 Church Street, Atherton | 188 yd | |
| Buttyfull Cafe | 9 Church Street, Atherton | 205 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion Hotel | 5-7 Church Street, Atherton | 205 yd | |
| Atherton & Tyldesley Botanical Gardens Association | Tyldesley Road, Atherton | 251 yd | |
| The Cabinet and Boardroom | 1 Church Street, Atherton | 252 yd | |
| Atherton Arms | 6 Tyldesley Road, Atherton | 253 yd | |
| Weavers Rest | 8 Market Place, Atherton | 303 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reshma Balti | 11 Church Street, Atherton | 205 yd | |
| Deli 92 | 92 Tyldsley Road, Atherton | 272 yd | |
| Pizza Bar | 3 Tyldesley Road, Atherton | 282 yd | |
| The Stop Inn | 14 Market Place, Atherton | 303 yd | |
| Munchies | 78a Bolton Road, Atherton | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Crab Tree Lane, Atherton | 492 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 117 Car Bank Street, Atherton | 820 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Kensite Stadium ALDER HOUSE FOOTBALL GROUND ALDER HOUSE FOOTBALL GROUND ALDER STREET | grass pitches | 127 yd |
| Fit N Funky Victoria Mill Victoria Mill Bolton Road | health and fitness suite | 248 yd |
| Fit And Funky (Closed) Church Street | health and fitness suite | 258 yd |
| Douglas Park CHANTERS AVENUE | grass pitches | 384 yd |
| Two Porches School (Closed) Gloucester Street | 433 yd | |
| Atherton Pool (Closed) Mayfield Street | swimming pool | 482 yd |
| Atherton Community School HAMILTON STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 569 yd |
| Hesketh Fletcher C Of E High School (Closed) Hamilton Street | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 601 yd |
| Central Park Playing Fields MORLEY STREET | grass pitches | 657 yd |
| Meadowbank Primary School And Nursery Education Centre FORMBY AVENUE | grass pitches | 683 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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.