Area Information for Mealhouse Lane, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0EU

Mealhouse Lane in Atherton is in the North West region of England. The postcode is within the Atherton North ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Leigh and Atherton. This page combines information for the address Mealhouse Lane, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0EU, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of M46 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Wigan
Ward Atherton North
Constituency Leigh and Atherton * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region North West
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Atherton), and the Greater Manchester Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Mealhouse Lane, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0EU is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Mealhouse Lane, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0EU:

Bag Lane, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0EJ
Hampson Street, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0DE
Bag Lane, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0DH
Bag Lane, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0EE
Sumner Street, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0FG
Mealhouse Court, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0ED

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about M46 as a whole.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 6
Semi-Detached 28
Terraced 61
Flat (Purpose-Built) 69
Flat (Converted) 0
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 2
Residence in Commercial Building 3
Total 169
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Mealhouse Lane, Atherton, Manchester contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 37% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 28
Owned with Mortgage 36
Shared Ownership 2
Rented: From Council 50
Rented: Other Social 13
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 33
Rented: Other 6
Rent Free 1
Total 169

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 104
Two People 33
Three People 17
Four People 11
Five People 4
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 169

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Mealhouse Lane, Atherton, Manchester consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 104
Family Household 63
Other Household 3
Total 170

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 48
Deprived In One Dimension 55
Deprived In Two Dimensions 50
Deprived In Three Dimensions 15
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 169

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Leigh and Atherton constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 46% male.

Gender
Male 158
Female 187
Total 345

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. The area around M46 0EU has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 65+ (at 40% of the resident population). This is most commonly seen in rural and small-town areas, and areas of natural beauty that appeal to an older demographic.

This type of distribution is also seen in areas that contain large retirement complexes and care homes.

Age Groups
0-4 18
5-9 20
10-14 9
15-19 17
20-24 13
25-29 23
30-34 24
35-39 11
40-44 16
45-49 15
50-54 18
55-59 12
60-64 10
65-69 23
70-74 23
75-79 14
80-84 22
85+ 57
Total 345

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of M46 0EU the number widowed residents is high - 23% of the area's population. This may be indicative of an older population, and these areas often contain more women than men as a result.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 106
Married 58
Separated 4
Divorced 44
Widowed 80
Total 292

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

However, this area of the Atherton North ward shows lower levels of residents that report their health as Good or Very Good (63%) than average, which is usually indicative of areas with older populations or areas of social deprivation.

Health
Very Good 107
Good 111
Fair 89
Bad 27
Very Bad 11
Total 345

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Mealhouse Lane and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents have no qualifications - 40% of the resident population. On average, around 18.2% of census respondents fall into this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 41
Apprenticeship 21
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 30
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 27
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 35
No GCSEs or Equivalent 117
Other 21
Total 292

Ethnic Group Embed This

As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 91% white.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 314
Mixed Ethnicity 14
Chinese 5
Other Asian 1
Black African 4
Other Black/African/Caribbean 5
Other 2
Total 345

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 321
European Union 9
Rest of Europe 3
Africa 8
Middle East and Asia 8
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 350

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 321
10+ Years 8
5-10 Years 8
2-5 Years 6
Less Than 2 Years 2
Total 345

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to M46 0EU.

Passport(s) Held
None 101
United Kingdom 223
European Union 12
Rest of Europe 3
African Countries 1
Middle East or Asia 3
North America or Caribbean 1
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 109
Christian 217
Buddhist 0
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 1
Sikh 0
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 17
Total 345

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Atherton North ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 42% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 67
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 24
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 12
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 13
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 10
Retired 125
Looking After Home or Family 14
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 23
Other 5
Total 295

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 5
Professional Occupations 15
Associate Professional Occupations 18
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 11
Skilled Trades Occupations 15
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 14
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 4
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 8
Elementary Occupations 13
Total 103

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 16
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 39
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 40
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 18
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 26
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 46
Semi-Routine Occupation 59
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 42
Full-time Student 10
Total 296

Mealhouse Lane, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0EU is within the Atherton policing neighbourhood, under the Greater Manchester Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.

Neighbourhood Team

Neighbourhood Team Address Atherton
Chapel Street
Leigh
WN7 2PS
Force Website: http://www.gmp.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to Atherton. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for M46 0EU.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Mealhouse Lane, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0EU. The nearest railway station is Hag Fold, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Hag Fold 0.7 miles
Atherton 0.8 miles
Daisy Hill 1.3 miles
Westhoughton 2.5 miles
Lostock 3.4 miles
Hindley 3.5 miles
Walkden 4.1 miles
Horwich Parkway 4.1 miles
Moses Gate 4.5 miles
Bolton 4.5 miles
Farnworth 4.8 miles
Ince (Manchester) 4.9 miles
Kearsley (Manchester) 5.1 miles
Blackrod 5.5 miles
Wigan North Western 5.8 miles
Wigan Wallgate 5.8 miles
Moorside 5.9 miles
Hall-i'-th'-Wood 6.1 miles
Patricroft 6.3 miles
Bryn 6.5 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Mealhouse Lane, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0EU. The nearest is Atherton St George's CofE Primary School, approximately 530 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Mealhouse Lane, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0EU. The nearest is Atherton High School, approximately 460 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Atherton High School 460 yards January 2024
    
Fred Longworth High School 1 mile November 2017
    
The Westleigh School 1.5 miles November 2022
    
Westhoughton High School 1.9 miles May 2023
    
Bedford High School 2.1 miles October 2023
    
St Mary's Catholic High School 2.4 miles April 2019
    
Outwood Academy Hindley 2.8 miles December 2024
Essa Academy 3 miles October 2021
    
Ladybridge High School 3 miles November 2022
    
King's Leadership Academy Bolton 3.1 miles October 2023
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Mealhouse Lane, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0EU. The nearest is Bee Fold Medical Centre, approximately 450 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Bee Fold Medical Centre 450 yards
Dr Vasanth 500 yards
Meadowview Surgery 500 yards
Nelson St Surgery 500 yards
Dr KK Chan & Partners 530 yards
Poplar Street Surgery 1.2 miles
The Surgery, Tyldesley 1.3 miles
Elliott Street Surgery 1.3 miles
The Leigh Family Practice 1.5 miles
Westleigh Medical Practice 1.5 miles

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Mealhouse Lane, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0EU. The nearest is Mayfield Dental Care, approximately 270 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Mealhouse Lane, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0EU. The nearest is Leigh Infirmary, approximately 1.5 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Mealhouse Lane, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0EU. The nearest is seddons opticians, approximately 410 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
seddons opticians 410 yards
Hepworth & Hall 530 yards
J W Caldicott 1.3 miles
seddons opticians 1.5 miles
Spectacle Services Opticians 2 miles
Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Leigh 2.1 miles
seddons opticians 2.1 miles
Bridgford Opticians 2.2 miles
Gill Opticians 2.2 miles
Vision Express 2.2 miles

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in M46 0EU

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Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 30Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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