Atherton

House Prices in M46

Properties in M46 have an average house price of £185,591.00 and had 1282 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.
The most expensive property was sold for £700,000.00.

Property Price Paid in M46 by Year

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The average sold property price by year was:

Year Average Sold Price Sold Properties
2026 £206,092.00 158 Properties
2025 £193,345.00 406 Properties
2024 £189,530.00 364 Properties
2023 £163,497.00 354 Properties
2022 £188,735.00 410 Properties
2021 £161,975.00 462 Properties
2020 £147,969.00 356 Properties
2019 £143,974.00 479 Properties
2018 £143,816.00 531 Properties
2017 £136,008.00 440 Properties
2016 £125,704.00 362 Properties
2015 £122,430.00 316 Properties
2014 £106,723.00 291 Properties
2013 £108,559.00 260 Properties
2012 £109,676.00 217 Properties
2011 £112,322.00 222 Properties
2010 £120,459.00 261 Properties
2009 £121,963.00 198 Properties
2008 £121,004.00 309 Properties
2007 £134,524.00 667 Properties
2006 £136,176.00 636 Properties
2005 £101,869.00 314 Properties
2004 £86,526.00 394 Properties
2003 £76,299.00 483 Properties
2002 £56,337.00 413 Properties
2001 £57,657.00 377 Properties
2000 £44,932.00 313 Properties
1999 £45,394.00 257 Properties
1998 £43,863.00 266 Properties
1997 £42,336.00 278 Properties
1996 £39,933.00 258 Properties
1995 £40,652.00 237 Properties

Property Price per Property Type in M46

Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.

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The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:

Property Type Average Sold Price Sold Properties
Detached House £331,059.00 156 Detached Houses
Flat £116,702.00 129 Flats
Semi Detached House £198,327.00 471 Semi Detached Houses
Terraced House £147,939.00 526 Terraced Houses

Houses and Flats for sale in M46, Atherton

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There are 106 results. Property prices in M46 range from £116k to £685k with an average price of £283k.


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Property market in M46

Average asking price £281k typical £250k
Most prices £118k – £679k leaving out the extremes
Homes for sale 106 15 more under offer
New to the market 47 in the last 30 days
Typical time to sell 8 weeks last 12 months
Asking prices, year on year +12.5% homes newly listed
Gross rental yield 7.0–7.2% houses 7.0%, flats 7.2%

What's for sale

108 homes · share, count and typical price
Semi-detached houses 41.7% 45 · £240k
Detached houses 31.5% 34 · £422k
Terraced houses 13.9% 15 · £170k
Flats and apartments 8.3% 9 · £118k
Bungalows 2.8% 3 · £250k
Other homes 1.9% 2 · £105k

How many bedrooms

share, count and typical price
2 bedrooms 23.4% 25 · £150k
3 bedrooms 43.9% 47 · £250k
4 bedrooms 29.0% 31 · £420k
5+ bedrooms 3.7% 4 · £545k

Price bands

108 homes
Under £170k 18.5% 20
£170k – £230k 21.3% 23
£230k – £300k 18.5% 20
£300k – £420k 25.0% 27
£420k and over 16.7% 18

Houses and flats compared

HousesFlats
Share of homes for sale90%8%
Typical asking price£275k£118k
Average bedrooms3.22.0
Typical time to sell7 weeks3 months
Gross rental yield7.0%7.2%

Asking prices over time

typical asking price of the homes first listed each quarter · +12.5% since 2024 Q4 Median asking price per quarter in M46 2024 Q4: £200k (145 new listings) £200k 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £190k (143 new listings) £190k 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £210k (185 new listings) £210k 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £208k (152 new listings) £208k 2025 Q3 2025 Q4: £230k (116 new listings) £230k 2025 Q4 2026 Q1: £200k (172 new listings) £200k 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £218k (172 new listings) £218k 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £225k (163 new listings) £225k 2026 Q3

Prices in and around M46

typical asking price, cheapest first
  1. WN2 £200k
  2. WN7 £200k
  3. BL3 £230k
  4. M46 £250k
  5. M38 £300k
  6. M28 £350k
  7. BL5 £365k
  8. M29 £380k

Schools in M46

9 primary · 1 secondary · 91% rated good or outstanding
  • St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton primary · Outstanding
  • St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge primary · Outstanding
  • Hindsford CofE Primary School primary · Outstanding
  • Atherton St George's CofE Primary School primary · Good
  • Parklee Community School primary · Good
  • Meadowbank Primary School & Children's Centre primary · Good

Based on 108 homes for sale on Houses now, 607 listings that left the market in the last 12 months, the asking prices of the homes listed over the last two years. Sold prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Aug 2025 to Aug 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated October 2026.


Frequently Asked Questions about M46


What is the average house price in M46?

The average home for sale in M46 is priced at £281,000. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical price is £250,000. This is based on the 108 homes for sale on Houses right now.


How much does a 2 or 3 bedroom home cost in M46?

A typical 2-bedroom home in M46 costs £150,000 and a 3-bedroom home £250,000. So the extra bedroom adds about £100,000. 4-bedroom homes are about £420,000.


What price range should I expect in M46?

Most homes in M46 are priced between £118,000 and £679,000, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £170,000, and one in five £420,000 or more.


How many homes are for sale in M46?

There are 106 homes for sale in M46 on Houses right now, plus 15 already under offer. 47 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.


Are house prices going up in M46?

Yes. Homes put up for sale in M46 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £225,000, 13% higher than the year before (£200,000). By size, 3-bedroom homes are up 7%.


How long does it take to sell a home in M46?

Homes usually sell or come off the market within about 8 weeks. About 36% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 4 months. Houses go faster, in about 7 weeks against about 3 months for flats.


What rental yield can I get in M46?

About 7.2% gross for flats and 7.0% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in M46 over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.


What type of homes are for sale in M46?

Semi-detached houses are the most common, about 4 in 10 homes for sale in M46. Detached houses come next, followed by terraced houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £118,000, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £422,000.


Where are the cheapest places to buy near M46?

Of the areas around M46, WN2 is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £200,000, followed by WN7 (£200,000) and BL3 (£230,000). M46 itself is £250,000.


Are homes in M46 freehold or leasehold?

About 7 in 10 homes for sale in M46 are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats. There are 13 new-build homes on the market too.


What are the schools like in M46?

There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in M46. 91% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 4 were outstanding.


Which areas are included in the M46 postcode district?

The main area within M46 is Atherton.


What has been the average sold property price in M46 over the last three years?

Terraced Houses in M46 have an average sold price of £147,939, while Semi Detached Houses have an average of £198,327. Detached Houses have an average of £331,059 and Flats have an average of £116,702. The average sold property price in M46 over the last three years is approximately £196,322.


Which train stations are available in M46?

The train stations available in M46 are Atherton Station and Hag Fold Station.