Colwyn Grove is in Atherton, Manchester and in Wigan district. M46 9XE 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 Colwyn Grove, Atherton, Manchester, M46 9XE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: M46 9NX, M46 9XF, M46 9SF, M46 9WU, M46 9QB, M46 9PE, M46 9WZ, M46 9WX, M46 9NU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding M46 9XE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 47.2% | 48.3% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 52.8% | 51.7% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.3% | 41% | 9.7% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.4% | 38.7% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -5.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 9.5% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 7.7% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 40.6% | 43.5% | 2.9% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 35% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 19.4% | 13.3% | -6.1% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 7.1% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 9XE this area, 33.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41% | 33.2% | -7.8% | 18.2% | 15.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 8.1% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 13.5% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 8.1% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 16.6% | 10.4% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 17.9% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 6.2% | 2.7% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.2% 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% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 96.5% | 91.2% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 9.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 90.5% 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 | 96.5% | 90.5% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 90.8% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.7% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.9% | 76.7% | -16.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 32% | 13.5% | 18.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 59.9% | 46.2% | 13.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colwyn 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Colwyn Grove, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-04-26 | £247,205 |
| 1 Colwyn Grove, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2022-01-07 | £287,914 |
| 3 Colwyn Grove, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2017-03-27 | £221,248 |
| 2 Colwyn Grove, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2015-12-17 | £225,560 |
| 4 Colwyn Grove, Manchester, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2004-01-23 | £206,600 |
M46 9XE 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 | 64 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchards Nursery School Lower Orchards , Highfield Road BL4 0RA | 3out of 4 | 4,829 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hindley Nursery School Mornington Road , Hindley WN2 4LG | 4out of 4 | 4,844 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alexandra Nursery School Martha Street , Daubhill BL3 4AH | - not rated | 5,263 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 | - not rated | 623 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Junior School Derby Street , Atherton M46 0HJ | - not rated | 623 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 | 691 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton St George's CofE Primary School Derby Street , Atherton M46 0HJ | 3out of 4 | 767 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowbank Primary School Formby Avenue , Atherton M46 0HX | 3out of 4 | 771 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,625 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton High School Hamilton Street , M46 0AY | 3out of 4 | 1,643 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westhoughton High School Bolton Road , Westhoughton BL5 3BZ | 2out of 4 | 2,275 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN | 3out of 4 | 2,836 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fred Longworth High School Printshop Lane , Tyldesley M29 8JN | - not rated | 2,836 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,460 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 | 861 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Hall Primary School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP | - not rated | 1,639 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atherton Green Hall School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP | - not rated | 1,657 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Tree Primary School Green Hall Close , Atherton M46 9HP | 4out of 4 | 1,657 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Aspire Hub, Bolton Dalton House , 33 Leigh Road BL5 2JE | - not rated | 2,144 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Cafe | Dorset Road, Atherton | 223 yd | |
| Computer Cakes | 67 Warwick Road, Atherton | 328 yd | |
| Green Grass Centre | 49-51 Spa Road, Atherton | 424 yd | |
| YummCake with Fantasy | 12 St Richards Close, Atherton | 602 yd | |
| Robin’s Nest Cafe | 136 Flapper Fold Lane, Atherton | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atherton LR Football Club | Spa Road, Atherton | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Grill ATA Hurain Atherton | 69 Warwick Road, Atherton | 363 yd | |
| Huang Du | 55 Spa Road, Atherton | 544 yd | |
| Pizza Hot | 53 Spa Road, Atherton | 544 yd | |
| Atherton Fish Bar | 119a Car Bank Street, Atherton | 637 yd | |
| Derby Street Chippy | 35 Derby Street, Atherton | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 117 Car Bank Street, Atherton | 632 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Devonshire Road Playing Fields DEVONSHIRE ROAD | grass pitches | 282 yd |
| Atherton St George'S C Of E Primary School DERBY STREET | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| Meadowbank Primary School And Nursery Education Centre FORMBY AVENUE | grass pitches | 770 yd |
| Spa Road Recreation Ground COWPER AVENUE | grass pitches | 852 yd |
| Crilly Park WORDSWORTH AVENUE | grass pitches | 979 yd |
| Two Porches School (Closed) Gloucester Street | 1,017 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.