The postcode M46 9WX is located in Wigan, in the county of Greater Manchester. It was introduced in May 1994 and is an active postcode. M46 9WX is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
M46 9WX is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.1 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 9WX as Constrained city dwellers > Challenged diversity > Multi-ethnic hardship.
The closest road name to M46 9WX is Queen's Avenue which is centered 48 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Hag Fold Station and is 71 m away. The closest railway station is Hag Fold Rail Station, 32 m away.
The closest primary school to M46 9WX (for ages 11 and under) is Atherton St George's CofE Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on March 6, 2020.
The local pub for residents of M46 9WX is Stocks Tavern and is 11.82 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 10.62 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on June 8, 2019.
Residents reported an average download speed of 207.3 Mbps and an average upload speed of 17.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 1.6 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for M46 9WX 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).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to M46 9WX and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to M46 9WX, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode M46 9WX
| Introduction | May 1994 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from M46 9WX - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atherton St George's CofE Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (March 6, 2020) | 564 m |
| St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 20, 2022) | 643 m |
| Meadowbank Primary School & Children's Centre | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 23, 2017) | 725 m |
| St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (January 15, 2009) | 1.1 km |
| Chowbent Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (December 12, 2019) | 1.2 km |
| Atherton High School | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (October 20, 2021) | 1.37 km |
| Rowan Tree Primary School | Special school | 4-11 | Outstanding (September 13, 2017) | 1.37 km |
| Parklee Community School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (September 18, 2019) | 1.44 km |
| St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 31, 2019) | 1.76 km |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (April 28, 2009) | 1.81 km |
| Washacre Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (January 22, 2020) | 1.91 km |
| The Aspire Hub, Bolton | Special school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (May 20, 2021) | 1.96 km |
| St Thomas CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (January 18, 2017) | 2.01 km |
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 10, 2017) | 2.11 km |
| Eatock Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Outstanding (June 22, 2016) | 2.17 km |
| Hindsford CofE Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Outstanding (March 6, 2014) | 2.2 km |
| Westhoughton High School | Maintained school | 11-16 | Good (November 17, 2021) | 2.22 km |
| Progress Schools - Lilford Centre | Independent school | 9-16 | 2.24 km | |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (July 15, 2021) | 2.25 km |
| Fred Longworth High School | Academy | 11-16 | Good (November 22, 2017) | 2.49 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from M46 9WX - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haydock Park Racecourse | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory July 1, 2021 | 10.62 km | |
| Oh So British Shed | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 8, 2019 | 10.62 km | |
| Haydock Park Golf Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 25, 2021 | 10.96 km | |
| Holiday Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 30, 2018 | 11.25 km | |
| Newbank Garden Centre | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory February 11, 2020 | 11.25 km | |
| TRU ABI (Haydock Lodge) | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 15, 2021 | 11.36 km | |
| Dine Contract Catering | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 14, 2022 | 11.39 km | |
| Shell Haydock | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 7, 2022 | 11.64 km | |
| Mercure Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 10, 2018 | 11.71 km | |
| Hope Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 2, 2019 | 11.79 km | |
| Willowbees Cafe | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 23, 2020 | 11.79 km | |
| Dragon & Phoenix | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory May 29, 2018 | 11.82 km | |
| Stocks Tavern | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory April 25, 2018 | 11.82 km | |
| The Kirkfield | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement September 30, 2021 | 11.83 km | |
| Bargain Booze | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 9, 2020 | 11.9 km | |
| Chouxchouxbedoo | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 4, 2019 | 11.9 km | |
| Mamma J's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 14, 2021 | 11.9 km | |
| Shakey J's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Needs Improvement January 23, 2019 | 11.9 km | |
| Subway | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 28, 2018 | 11.9 km | |
| The Pied Bull Hotel | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 3, 2021 | 11.9 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to M46 9WX - Data from Apr 2022
| Hag Fold Station | 71 m | |
| Hag Fold Station | 75 m | |
| Dorset Road | 118 m | |
| Dorset Road | 125 m | |
| Peak Avenue | 126 m | |
| Hag Fold Rail Station | 32 m | |
| Hag Fold Rail Station | 60 m | |
| Atherton Rail Station | 1.16 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 23.37 km | |
| Terminal Two Access | 23.43 km | |
| Terminal One Access | 24 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to M46 9WX - Data from Dec 2021
| New Park Wood | 551 m | |
| Rawsthorne Wood | 687 m | |
| Dog Kennel Wood | 705 m | |
| Belgrave Spinney | 811 m | |
| Mill Dam Wood | 979 m | |
| Back o' th' Lawn Wood | 1.05 km | |
| Mill Dam | 1.15 km | |
| Kearsley Plantation | 1.31 km | |
| Stone Shed Wood | 1.34 km | |
| Old Dam Wood | 1.43 km | |
| Park Pits Wood | 1.44 km | |
| Shippon's Field | 1.47 km | |
| The Firs | 1.52 km | |
| Markland Plantation | 1.55 km | |
| Cow Wood | 1.64 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for M46 9WX - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 78.1 Mbps | 207.3 Mbps | 1096 Mbps |
| Upload | 14.8 Mbps | 17.5 Mbps | 49 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 14 | 1 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 91.3 | 15 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | 1096 | 49 |
Energy usage data for M46 9WX - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Latitude | 53.53408700 |
| Longitude | -2.49425100 |
| OS Easting | 367338 |
| OS Northing | 0404273 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Greater Manchester |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E08000010 |
| Travel To Work Area | Manchester |
| 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 |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Constrained city dwellers Group: Challenged diversity Subgroup: Multi-ethnic hardship |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
| Built-Up Area | Greater Manchester BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | Atherton BUASD |
| Workplace Zone | E33006052 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Wigan 017 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Wigan 017B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7A3 |