Postcode M46 0SF (Wigan)

Map showing M46 0SF and nearby postcodes

The postcode M46 0SF is located in Wigan, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in October 2002 and is an active postcode. M46 0SF is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

M46 0SF is one of the less deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 5.1 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of M46 0SF as Urbanites > Urban professionals and families > White professionals.

The closest road name to M46 0SF is Phaeton Close which is centered 34 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Caton Drive and is 136 m away. The closest railway station is Hag Fold Rail Station, 2.36 km away.

The closest primary school to M46 0SF (for ages 11 and under) is St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on April 28, 2009.

The local pub for residents of M46 0SF is Stocks Tavern and is 9.54 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on April 25, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Oh So British Shed and is 8.6 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on June 8, 2019.

Residents reported an average download speed of 31.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 6 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.1 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.2 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for M46 0SF is covered by the Greater Manchester police force association and Ashton, Leigh and Wigan is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to M46 0SF and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to M46 0SF, and the approximate distance away.

Phaeton Close 34 m
Johnson Street 56 m
Oak Street 92 m
Oak Tree Close 110 m
Hansom Drive 121 m
Howe Bridge Close 131 m
Askrigg Close 230 m
Caton Drive 231 m
Bedford Drive 240 m
Valentines Road 250 m
Grafton Street 254 m
Eckersley Fold Lane 259 m
Briarcroft Drive 271 m
Leigh Road 327 m
B5215 410 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode M46 0SF

Introduction October 2002
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from M46 0SF - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge Outstanding
(April 28, 2009)
627 m
Westleigh St Paul's CofE Primary School Good
(December 5, 2019)
1.07 km
Leigh Westleigh Methodist Primary School Good
(October 30, 2019)
1.22 km
The Westleigh School 1.22 km
Twelve Apostles Catholic Primary School Outstanding
(October 14, 2021)
1.26 km
Leigh St John's CofE Primary Outstanding
(June 5, 2019)
1.29 km
Atherton High School Requires improvement
(October 20, 2021)
1.37 km
Parklee Community School Good
(September 18, 2019)
1.61 km
Newton Westpark Primary School Good
(January 9, 2018)
1.77 km
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Leigh Good
(November 14, 2017)
1.8 km
Leigh CofE Primary School 1.8 km
Sacred Heart RC Primary School Good
(January 10, 2017)
1.83 km
Atherton St George's CofE Primary School Good
(March 6, 2020)
1.85 km
Leigh Central Primary School Good
(February 14, 2017)
1.87 km
St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton Good
(January 20, 2022)
1.88 km
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Good
(February 5, 2019)
1.91 km
Leigh St Mary's CofE Primary School Good
(July 11, 2019)
1.96 km
Meadowbank Primary School & Children's Centre Good
(May 23, 2017)
2.02 km
Hindsford CofE Primary School Outstanding
(March 6, 2014)
2.04 km
Fred Longworth High School Good
(November 22, 2017)
2.13 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from M46 0SF - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Haydock Park Racecourse Other catering premises 3
Satisfactory
July 1, 2021
8.6 km
Oh So British Shed Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
June 8, 2019
8.6 km
Haydock Park Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 25, 2021
8.69 km
Newbank Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
February 11, 2020
8.92 km
TRU ABI (Haydock Lodge) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 15, 2021
9.21 km
Holiday Inn Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
April 30, 2018
9.22 km
Dine Contract Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 14, 2022
9.41 km
The Kirkfield Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
September 30, 2021
9.54 km
Dragon & Phoenix Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
May 29, 2018
9.54 km
Stocks Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
April 25, 2018
9.54 km
Shell Haydock Retailers - other 5
Very Good
February 7, 2022
9.56 km
Hope Academy School/college/university 5
Very Good
July 2, 2019
9.58 km
Willowbees Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 23, 2020
9.58 km
Bargain Booze Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 9, 2020
9.63 km
Chouxchouxbedoo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 4, 2019
9.63 km
Mamma J's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 14, 2021
9.63 km
Shakey J's Retailers - other 2
Needs Improvement
January 23, 2019
9.63 km
Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
November 28, 2018
9.63 km
The Pied Bull Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 3, 2021
9.63 km
Mercure Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
September 10, 2018
9.64 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to M46 0SF - Data from Apr 2022

Caton Drive Bus Stop/Station 136 m
Lovers Lane Bus Stop/Station 142 m
Lovers Lane Bus Stop/Station 156 m
Hansom Drive Bus Stop/Station 214 m
St Michael's Avenue Bus Stop/Station 278 m
Hag Fold Rail Station Rail 2.36 km
Hag Fold Rail Station Rail 2.39 km
Atherton Rail Station Rail 2.64 km
Terminal Two Access Air 22.43 km
Terminal Two Access Air 22.49 km
Terminal One Access Air 23.06 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to M46 0SF - Data from Dec 2021

Atherton Wood Woodland Or Forest 905 m
Bedford Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.25 km
Fir Tree Flash Inland Water 2.39 km
New Park Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.86 km
Rawsthorne Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.01 km
Dog Kennel Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.12 km
Taylor's Hole Inland Water 3.15 km
Belgrave Spinney Woodland Or Forest 3.19 km
Mill Dam Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.28 km
Mill Dam Inland Water 3.3 km
Kearsley Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.41 km
Back o' th' Lawn Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.46 km
The Firs Woodland Or Forest 3.71 km
Stone Shed Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.75 km
Park Pits Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.79 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for M46 0SF - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 35.2 Mbps 31.2 Mbps 46.75 Mbps
Upload 7 Mbps 6 Mbps 8.98 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 4 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 25.8 5.8
30-300 Mbps 100% 37 6.9
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

31 meters consuming 225,110 kWh - mean 7,262 kWh : median 6,715 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

28 meters consuming 56,879 kWh - mean 2,031 kWh : median 1,713 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for M46 0SF - Data from 2020

Location

Country England
County Greater Manchester
Latitude 53.51469300
Longitude -2.51056800
OS Easting 366241
OS Northing 0402123
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
19401
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Greater Manchester

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Leigh
Electoral Ward Atherleigh
Local Authority District Wigan
Region / Government Office Region North West
European Electoral Region North West
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: Greater Manchester
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council Greater Manchester

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E08000010
Travel To Work Area Manchester

NHS

NHS England Region North West
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Ashton, Leigh and Wigan
Cancer Alliance Greater Manchester
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
North West
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Wigan Borough CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Urbanites
Group: Urban professionals and families
Subgroup: White professionals
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater Manchester BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Atherton BUASD
Workplace Zone E33006082
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Wigan 023
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Wigan 023D
Output Area / Small Area 5A1