Postcode M46 9RB (Wigan)

Map showing M46 9RB and nearby postcodes

The postcode M46 9RB is located in Wigan, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in May 1994 and is an active postcode. M46 9RB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

M46 9RB is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.1 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 9RB as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Ageing industrious workers.

The closest road name to M46 9RB is Hesketh Street which is centered 76 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Car Bank Street and is 52 m away. The closest railway station is Atherton Rail Station, 425 m away.

The closest primary school to M46 9RB (for ages 11 and under) is St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Outstanding on January 15, 2009.

The local pub for residents of M46 9RB is Stocks Tavern and is 11.75 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 10.77 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on June 8, 2019.

Policing for M46 9RB 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 9RB and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to M46 9RB, and the approximate distance away.

Hesketh Street 76 m
Buxton Close 126 m
Park Street 132 m
Hunt Street 153 m
Bolton Old Road 177 m
Laburnum Street 191 m
Canterbury Close 193 m
Greendale 202 m
Peace Street 203 m
Wesley Street 215 m
Kings Fold 220 m
Bradshaw Street 233 m
Laburnum Avenue 238 m
Gloucester Place 241 m
Nuttall Street 246 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode M46 9RB

Introduction May 1994
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 9RB - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton Outstanding
(January 15, 2009)
123 m
Chowbent Primary School Good
(December 12, 2019)
211 m
Meadowbank Primary School & Children's Centre Good
(May 23, 2017)
366 m
St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton Good
(January 20, 2022)
624 m
Parklee Community School Good
(September 18, 2019)
704 m
Atherton High School Requires improvement
(October 20, 2021)
856 m
Atherton St George's CofE Primary School Good
(March 6, 2020)
866 m
Rowan Tree Primary School Outstanding
(September 13, 2017)
880 m
Sacred Heart RC Primary School Good
(January 10, 2017)
1.23 km
Hindsford CofE Primary School Outstanding
(March 6, 2014)
1.27 km
Progress Schools - Lilford Centre 1.3 km
Fred Longworth High School Good
(November 22, 2017)
1.56 km
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge Outstanding
(April 28, 2009)
1.61 km
Cambian Tyldesley School Good
(November 8, 2018)
1.84 km
Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery Good
(September 20, 2017)
2.08 km
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Good
(February 5, 2019)
2.33 km
St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton Good
(July 15, 2021)
2.43 km
St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill Good
(January 31, 2019)
2.54 km
Tyldesley Primary School Good
(February 5, 2020)
2.6 km
Washacre Primary School Good
(January 22, 2020)
2.88 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from M46 9RB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Haydock Park Racecourse Other catering premises 3
Satisfactory
July 1, 2021
10.77 km
Oh So British Shed Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
June 8, 2019
10.77 km
Haydock Park Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 25, 2021
10.9 km
Newbank Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
February 11, 2020
11.12 km
TRU ABI (Haydock Lodge) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 15, 2021
11.42 km
The Kirkfield Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 2
Needs Improvement
September 30, 2021
11.75 km
Dragon & Phoenix Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
May 29, 2018
11.75 km
Stocks Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
April 25, 2018
11.75 km
Hope Academy School/college/university 5
Very Good
July 2, 2019
11.79 km
Willowbees Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 23, 2020
11.79 km
Bargain Booze Retailers - other 5
Very Good
January 9, 2020
11.85 km
Chouxchouxbedoo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 4, 2019
11.85 km
Mamma J's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 14, 2021
11.85 km
Shakey J's Retailers - other 2
Needs Improvement
January 23, 2019
11.85 km
Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
November 28, 2018
11.85 km
The Pied Bull Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 3, 2021
11.85 km
St Peter's C Of E School School/college/university 5
Very Good
June 11, 2019
11.86 km
The Foxes Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
December 6, 2021
11.86 km
Shop & Drive Retailers - other 5
Very Good
October 11, 2021
11.87 km
Amans Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 23, 2019
11.87 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to M46 9RB - Data from Apr 2022

Car Bank Street Bus Stop/Station 52 m
Bolton Road Bus Stop/Station 97 m
Asda Bus Stop/Station 101 m
Gloucester Street Bus Stop/Station 110 m
St Philips School Bus Stop/Station 158 m
Atherton Rail Station Rail 425 m
Hag Fold Rail Station Rail 986 m
Hag Fold Rail Station Rail 993 m
Terminal Two Access Air 22.39 km
Terminal Two Access Air 22.44 km
Terminal One Access Air 23.02 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to M46 9RB - Data from Dec 2021

New Park Wood Woodland Or Forest 981 m
Mill Dam Inland Water 1.17 km
Kearsley Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.25 km
Mill Dam Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.26 km
Dog Kennel Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.42 km
The Firs Woodland Or Forest 1.56 km
Rawsthorne Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.61 km
Belgrave Spinney Woodland Or Forest 1.65 km
Park Pits Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.77 km
Back o' th' Lawn Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.78 km
Stone Shed Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.02 km
Shippon's Field Woodland Or Forest 2.05 km
Cow Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.08 km
Old Dam Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.18 km
Atherton Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.19 km

Location

Country England
County Greater Manchester
Latitude 53.52728600
Longitude -2.48465300
OS Easting 367969
OS Northing 0403512
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
8200
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Greater Manchester

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Bolton West
Electoral Ward Atherton
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: Hard-pressed living
Group: Hard pressed ageing workers
Subgroup: Ageing industrious workers
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Built-Up Area Greater Manchester BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Atherton BUASD
Workplace Zone E33006075
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Wigan 022
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Wigan 022B
Output Area / Small Area 8C1