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M46

MANCHESTER

Greater Manchester, North West, England

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M46 covers MANCHESTER in Greater Manchester, North West.

Avg price £189,604
1yr change ▼ 6.4%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£189,604

▼ 6.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

34% below national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

369 Mbps

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.

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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

£178K £184K £190K £196K £202K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

5

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

344,922

Population

62

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.

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369.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

91%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

M4

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 about M46 MANCHESTER

What is the average house price in M46 MANCHESTER?
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 MANCHESTER 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 is the population of M46 MANCHESTER?
The population of M46 (MANCHESTER) is approximately 344,922 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 32% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 17% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in M46 MANCHESTER?
There are 11 schools in or near M46. 45% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

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