M46 — MANCHESTER | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in M46

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in M46 is £189,604, which is 50% below the Greater Manchester average of £381,941.

Properties in M46 cost 33.9% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in M46 have fallen 6.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£324,852	148
Semi-detached	£196,731	413
Terraced	£145,029	423
Flat	£115,077	107
All types	£189,604	1138

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in M46

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, M46 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in M46

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

M46 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Meadowbank Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Hindsford CofE Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Chowbent Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge	Primary	Good	mi
St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton	Primary	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

344,922

Population

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

32.0%

Private rent

14.0%

Social rent

17.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in M46 are 369.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

369.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

91%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in M46 is collected by Wigan. The Band D rate is £1,832/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

M46 — MANCHESTER

Area Summary

M46 (MANCHESTER) offers affordable property prices (£189,604, 34% below national average), low crime (94% below national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (369 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in M46?

The average house price in M46 (MANCHESTER) is £189,604, based on 1138 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 34% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 6.4% over the past year.

Is M46 a safe area to live?

Crime in M46 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in M46?

There are 11 schools in or near M46. 45% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in M46?

Council tax in M46 is collected by Wigan. The Band D rate is £1,832 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in M46?

The average broadband download speed in M46 is 369 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 91%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in M46 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 32% of homes in M46 are owner-occupied. 14% are privately rented and 17% are social housing. The total population is approximately 344,922.