Living in M46, Wigan
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around M46 in Wigan. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Wigan: £195,557, up 6.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North West average is £219,922.
What actually sold around M46
87 recorded home sales on the streets around central M46 in the last 2 years, with a median of £147,000 and a range from £40,000 to £325,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 MEALHOUSE LANE, M46 0FD | terraced | £95,000 | 2026-05-06 |
| 53 STANLEY STREET, M46 0AD | terraced | £170,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| 54 STANLEY STREET, M46 0AB | terraced | £148,000 | 2026-03-04 |
| 33 THREADNEEDLE PLACE, M46 0TW | semi-detached | £245,000 | 2026-02-26 |
| 86 MEALHOUSE LANE, M46 0FD | terraced | £102,000 | 2026-02-12 |
| 86 MEALHOUSE LANE, M46 0FD | terraced | £80,000 | 2026-02-12 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
49 schools within 3 miles , of which 95% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.9 mi |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.2 mi |
| Meadowbank Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Atherton High School | Secondary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Atherton St George's CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
38 state primary and 7 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 17.3% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 12.9% |
| Professional occupations | 12.4% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.7% |
| Skilled trades | 11.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
1 crime recorded within roughly a mile of central M46 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Wigan's figures.
Common questions about M46
What is the average house price in M46?
The average sold price in Wigan is £195,557 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in M46?
Prices in Wigan are up 6.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in M46?
The median of 87 recorded sales around central M46 in the last 2 years is £147,000, ranging from £40,000 to £325,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in M46?
49 schools sit within 3 miles of central M46, and 95% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in M46?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central M46 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is M46 at risk of flooding?
Central M46 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is M46 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 95% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £147,000; the area sits in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 1 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is M46 safe?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central M46 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? M46 or BL5, M46 or M29, M46 or WN7.
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