M29 or M46?
Two neighbouring postcode districts compared on sold prices, energy, flood risk, crime and deprivation, all from the same official sources as every report on this site.
- Homes sell for about 43% less in M46 than in M29.
- M29 is the less deprived of the two on the Index of Multiple Deprivation.
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M29
Wigan
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M46
Wigan
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|---|---|---|
| Median home sale nearby | £256,000
from 149 sales |
£147,000
from 91 sales |
| Average sold price | £156,186 | £155,000 |
| Area price growth (YoY) | +6.6% (Wigan) | +6.6% (Wigan) |
| Dwelling type | Detached house | End-terrace house |
| Floor area | 106 m² | 104 m² |
| Built | 1996–2002 | 1967–1975 |
| Energy rating | D | D |
| Heating cost (EPC est.) | £671/yr | £1273/yr |
| Flood zone | Zone 1 (low probability) | Zone 1 (low probability) |
| Crime nearby | Not published by the force | 1 recorded |
| Deprivation decile | 8 of 10 | 1 of 10 |
Common questions
Is M29 or M46 cheaper?
M46 is the cheaper of the two. Homes around M29 sell for about £256,000 and around M46 for about £147,000, from HM Land Registry records of what actually changed hands.
Is M29 or M46 the more affluent area?
On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, M29 sits in decile 8 of 10 and M46 in decile 1, where 10 is the least deprived.
Should I buy in M29 or M46?
That depends on what you need, and no dataset answers it. What this page gives you is the evidence side by side: what homes actually sell for, the energy ratings, the flood zone, recorded crime and deprivation, each traced to the body that published it.
A quick side-by-side snapshot only. Open each property's full report for the complete picture.