The UK Postcode Database

M46 9LU

a postcode in Wigan

Introduced in May 1994
M46 9LU Normal (geographic) postcodes Large user postcodes

The nearby postcodes map only shows currently active postcodes. Postcode markers will cluster if they are close together, which may happen in densly populated built-up areas or where single premises have multiple postcodes.

Streets Associated with M46 9LU

Highfield Avenue - 47 properties, USRN 44101630

Corhampton Crescent - 1 property, USRN 44120033

Street names are those nearest to properties in this postcode, they are not necessarily the postal address

Coordinates

Latitude: 53.532 / 53°31'55"N

Longitude: -2.4814 / 2°28'52"W

UTM Reference: 30U 534377 5931581

OS Easting: 368191

OS Northing: 404035

OS Grid: SD681040

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR CW3L.LL

Mapcode Global: WH980.VHL4

Open Location Code: 9C5VGGJ9+RF

Maidenhead Locator System: IO83sm27

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: A1

  • major urban conurbation
  • a very large city or conurbation

ONS Population Classification: 1b1

  • Retired Professionals
  • Small Town Suburbia
  • Younger Established Suburban Communities

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 21580 / 32844

  • 7th decile
  • somewhat less deprived

Demographics are based on the LSOA containing this postcode and not necessarily this postcode alone

Sun and Moon Times for M46 9LU on Monday 13 July 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light) 02:49
Civil twilight begins (Dawn) 04:08
Sunrise 04:57
Transit (sun is at its highest) 13:15
Sunset 21:33
Civil twilight ends (Dusk) 22:23
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall) 23:41
Hours of daylight today04:27 to 22:03
Hours of darkness tonight
(lighting-up time)
22:03 to 04:28
Moon Phase New Moon
Moon Rises 02:01
Moon sets 20:23

For a full sun and moon calendar for M46 9LU, go to The Time and Place

Residential Property Sales in M46 9LU

DateAddressProperty TypeTenurePrice
19 August 2022 56 Highfield Avenue, Atherton, Manchester M46 9LU Semi-detached Leasehold £200,000
8 July 2022 19 Highfield Avenue, Atherton, Manchester M46 9LU Detached Leasehold £190,000
3 February 2021 8 Highfield Avenue, Atherton, Manchester M46 9LU Semi-detached Leasehold £163,000
11 December 2020 62 Highfield Avenue, Atherton, Manchester M46 9LU Semi-detached Leasehold £183,000
14 September 2020 25 Highfield Avenue, Atherton, Manchester M46 9LU Detached Leasehold £187,000
31 August 2018 14 Highfield Avenue, Atherton, Manchester M46 9LU Semi-detached Leasehold £147,000
8 December 2017 13 Highfield Avenue, Atherton, Manchester M46 9LU Semi-detached Leasehold £163,000
29 November 2017 5 Highfield Avenue, Atherton, Manchester M46 9LU Semi-detached Leasehold £131,000
21 July 2017 26 Highfield Avenue, Atherton, Manchester M46 9LU Semi-detached Leasehold £158,500
18 November 2016 64 Highfield Avenue, Atherton, Manchester M46 9LU Other property type Leasehold £113,000
15 May 2015 60 Highfield Avenue, Atherton, Manchester M46 9LU Semi-detached Leasehold £134,000
6 February 2015 14 Highfield Avenue, Atherton, Manchester M46 9LU Semi-detached Leasehold £129,000
23 March 2012 15 Highfield Avenue, Atherton, Manchester M46 9LU Semi-detached Leasehold £122,000
6 November 2009 36 Highfield Avenue, Atherton, Manchester M46 9LU Semi-detached Leasehold £125,000
31 July 2008 36 Highfield Avenue, Atherton, Manchester M46 9LU Semi-detached Leasehold £133,000
12 November 2007 36 Highfield Avenue, Atherton, Manchester M46 9LU Semi-detached Leasehold £145,000
1 June 2007 7 Highfield Avenue, Atherton, Manchester M46 9LU Semi-detached Leasehold £152,000
28 March 2007 20 Highfield Avenue, Atherton, Manchester M46 9LU Semi-detached Leasehold £118,000
24 September 2004 14 Highfield Avenue, Atherton, Manchester M46 9LU Semi-detached Leasehold £100,000
30 July 2004 14 Highfield Avenue, Atherton, Manchester M46 9LU Semi-detached Leasehold £97,000
25 June 2004 15 Highfield Avenue, Atherton, Manchester M46 9LU Semi-detached Leasehold £119,000
18 July 2003 40 Highfield Avenue, Atherton, Manchester M46 9LU Semi-detached Leasehold £92,000
4 October 2002 6 Highfield Avenue, Atherton, Manchester M46 9LU Semi-detached Leasehold £69,995
31 May 2002 20 Highfield Avenue, Atherton, Manchester M46 9LU Semi-detached Leasehold £57,000
1 February 2002 23 Highfield Avenue, Atherton, Manchester M46 9LU Detached Leasehold £68,500
12 April 2001 36 Highfield Avenue, Atherton, Manchester M46 9LU Semi-detached Leasehold £56,500
3 November 2000 24 Highfield Avenue, Atherton, Manchester M46 9LU Semi-detached Leasehold £45,000
25 August 2000 20 Highfield Avenue, Atherton, Manchester M46 9LU Semi-detached Leasehold £50,000
21 July 2000 62 Highfield Avenue, Atherton, Manchester M46 9LU Semi-detached Leasehold £57,000
25 February 2000 58 Highfield Avenue, Atherton, Manchester M46 9LU Semi-detached Leasehold £51,500
19 February 1999 36 Highfield Avenue, Atherton, Manchester M46 9LU Semi-detached Leasehold £44,500
23 October 1998 25 Highfield Avenue, Atherton, Manchester M46 9LU Detached Leasehold £71,500
5 November 1996 1 Highfield Avenue, Atherton, Manchester M46 9LU Semi-detached Leasehold £67,000
31 January 1996 42 Highfield Avenue, Atherton, Manchester M46 9LU Detached Leasehold £61,500
8 June 1995 30 Highfield Avenue, Atherton, Manchester M46 9LU Semi-detached Leasehold £43,000
7 June 1995 30 Highfield Avenue, Atherton, Manchester M46 9LU Semi-detached Leasehold £40,200
31 March 1995 23 Highfield Avenue, Atherton, Manchester M46 9LU Detached Leasehold £46,000
17 February 1995 58 Highfield Avenue, Atherton, Manchester M46 9LU Semi-detached Leasehold £45,000

Key to property sale icons:

First sale of newbuild property. This includes new properties created from existing properties, such as residential conversions of commercial or agricultural property, or subdivision of a larger residential property.
Subsequent sale of existing property.
Standard sale at market value to private individual.
Additional (non-standard) sale. This includes repossessions, buy-to-lets and transfers of property sold to non-private individuals.

Elected Representatives for M46 9LU

United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency

Leigh and Atherton

MP

Jo Platt Labour/Co-operative

Wigan Borough Council
Metropolitan district ward

Atherton North

Councillors

Stuart Gerrard Independent Network

Jamie Hodgkinson Independent Network

James Watson Independent Network

Elected representative data is updated approximately monthly, so may not include recent by-elections or vacancies.

Government Statistical Services (GSS) data for M46 9LU

CodeNameData TypeData ThemeActive SinceData Owner
E00031909 Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 January 2009 ONS
E01006287 Wigan 017D Lower layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 February 2004 ONS
E02001303 Wigan 017 Middle layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 August 2004 ONS
E05014993 Atherton North Electoral Wards/Divisions Administrative/Electoral 4 May 2023 DLUHC
E08000010 Wigan Metropolitan Districts Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E12000002 North West Regions Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E14001329 Leigh and Atherton Westminster Parliamentary Constituencies Electoral 4 July 2024 LGBC
E23000005 Greater Manchester Police Force Areas Other 1 January 2009 Home Office
E30000239 Manchester Travel to Work Areas Other 31 July 2015 ONS
E33006051 Workplace Zones Census 31 December 2011 ONS
E37000015 Greater Manchester Local Enterprise Partnerships Other 28 October 2010 BEIS
E38000205 NHS Wigan Borough CCG Sub Integrated Care Board Locations Health 1 April 2020 ODS
E40000010 North West NHS England Regions Health 1 April 2019 ODS
E43000164 Wigan, unparished area Non-Civil Parished Areas Census 31 December 2011 ONS
E54000057 NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board Integrated Care Boards Health 1 April 2024 ODS
E56000032 Greater Manchester Cancer Alliances Health 1 July 2023 NHS England
E63008308 Atherton Built Up Areas Census 17 April 2024 OS
E65000001 England Non-National Park Area England Non-National Park Area Census 27 February 2023 ONS
E92000001 England Country Administrative 1 January 2009 ONS

All public sector data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v2.0.

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