M46 9BF is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (M46) is called the outward code. The part after the space (9BF) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case M which means Manchester.
- Postal District. In our case M46.
- Postal Sector. In our case M46 9.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BF.
The regional mail center for the post area M is the North West Distribution Centre, which is located at Mill Lane, Winwick Quay, WARRINGTON, WA2 8RJ.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the M46 9BF postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is ATHERTON DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the M46 9BF postcode have the street address of Bracken Road
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the M46 9BF postcode is home to a bustling 21 residents!
It is situated within the post town of MANCHESTER within the old postal county of Lancashire.
M46 9BF is within the town of Atherton.
The M46 9BF postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in M46 9BF are bungalows. The remainder of residential properties consist of houses. Of these bungalows, most are semi-detached. Of these houses, most are semi-detached.
Most properties in M46 9BF are owned by the occupiers with the rest being unknown tenure.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for M46 9BF
The telephone area code for M46 9BF is 01942 Wigan.
Map Coordinates for M46 9BF
| Latitude | 53.5197269009 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.48453661388 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for M46 9BF
| Map Series | Amazon | Ordnance Survey |
| Explorer 1:25,000 276 Bolton, Wigan and Warrington | Check Price on Amazon | |
| Landranger 1:50,000 109 Manchester Bolton & Warrington | Check Price on Amazon |
Weather Forecast for M46 9BF
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 6.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 5.00% | SE 11 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 3.00% | SE 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 12.00% | SSE 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 16.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 13.00% | SSE 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 32.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 7.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 6.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 4.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 9.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 10.00% | ESE 4 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 10.00% | N 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 10.00% | N 7 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 11.00% | N 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | N 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 3.00% | N 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 4.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Sunny day | 17.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 5.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 18.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 3.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 3.00% | N 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the M46 9BF Postcode?
Download Speeds For M46 9BF
| Average Mbps | 123.200 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 51.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
M46 9BF has an average download speed of 123.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).
547 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
81% of postcodes (954,415) have slower broadband speeds.
19% of postcodes (229,679) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For M46 9BF
| Average Mbps | 12.300 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
M46 9BF has an average upload speed of 12.3 Megabits per second (Mbps).
10,011 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
39% of postcodes (462,994) have slower upload speeds.
60% of postcodes (711,636) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of M46 9BF Postcode
England Primary Schools
Tyldesley Primary School
Address: Tyldesley Primary School, Ennerdale Road, Astley Tyldesley, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 7PY
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact:
Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery
Address: Tyldesley St George's Central CofE Primary School and Nursery, Darlington Street, Tyldesley, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M29 8DH
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: 01942883773
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Address: St Stephen's CofE Primary School, Manchester Road, Astley, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 7BT
Distance: 1.69 miles
Contact: 01942882412
St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School
Address: St Ambrose Barlow Catholic Primary School, Manchester Road, Astley, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 7DY
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: 01942883912
Sacred Heart RC Primary School
Address: Sacred Heart RC Primary School, Lodge Lane, Hindsford, Atherton, Manchester, M46 9BN
Distance: 0.24 miles
Contact: 01942883429
Hindsford CofE Primary School
Address: Hindsford CofE Primary School, Lodge Road, Atherton, Manchester, M46 9BL
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: 01942882409
Chowbent Primary School
Address: Chowbent Primary School, Laburnum Street, Atherton, Manchester, M46 9FP
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: 01942883410
St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton
Address: St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton, Bolton Old Road, Atherton, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M46 9FD
Distance: 0.50 miles
Contact: 01942883919
Parklee Community School
Address: Parklee Community School, Wardour Street, Atherton, Wigan, Greater Manchester, M46 0AR
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: 01942874203
Meadowbank Primary School & Children's Centre
Address: Meadowbank Primary School & Children's Centre, Formby Avenue, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0HX
Distance: 0.62 miles
Contact: 01942874271
St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton
Address: St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton, Flapper Fold Lane, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0HA
Distance: 0.71 miles
Contact: 01942882980
Atherton St George's CofE Primary School
Address: Atherton St George's CofE Primary School, Derby Street, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0HJ
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact:
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge
Address: St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge, Leigh Road, Atherton, Manchester, Lancashire, M46 0PA
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: 01942883118
Tyldesley Primary School
Address: Tyldesley Primary School, Ennerdale Road, Astley Tyldesley, Tyldesley, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M29 7PY
Distance: 1.25 miles
Contact: 01942882870
Atherton St George's CofE Primary School
Address: Atherton St George's CofE Primary School, Derby Street, Atherton, Manchester, M46 0HJ
Distance: 0.85 miles
Contact: 01942883971
England Secondary Schools
Fred Longworth High School
Address: Fred Longworth High School, Printshop Lane, Tyldesley, Manchester, M29 8JN
Distance: 0.48 miles
Contact: 01942883796
Atherton High School
Address: Atherton High School, Hamilton Street, Atherton, Greater Manchester, M46 0AY
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: 01942885500
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near M46 9BF
M G MILLER AND D T SCOULAR
Address: DENTAL SURGERY, 17 CRAB TREE LANE, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M46 0AU
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: :
MAYFIELD DENTAL CARE
Address: DENTAL SURGERY, 3 MAYFIELD STREET, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M46 0BF
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: :
A.H. BELL & ASSOCIATES
Address: DENTAL SURGERY, 219 ELLIOTT STREET, TYLDESLEY, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M29 8DG
Distance: 0.93 miles
Contact: :
LEIGH HEALTH CENTRE
Address: THE AVENUE, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 1HR
Distance: 1.59 miles
Contact: :
B C KELLY AND M A VALLELY
Address: DENTAL SURGERY, 396 MANCHESTER ROAD, ASTLEY, TYLDESLEY, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M29 7DY
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 96-98 MANCHESTER ROAD, LEIGH, LANCASHIRE, WN7 2LD
Distance: 1.82 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near M46 9BF
LLOYDSPHARMACY
Address: 23 CHURCH STREET, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, M46 9DE
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 882023
BOOTS
Address: 82 MARKET STREET, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M46 0DP
Distance: 0.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 883455
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: 147-149 ELLIOTT STREET, TYLDESLEY, MANCHESTER, M29 8FL
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 883249
DAVINA PHARMACY
Address: 155 ELLIOTT STREET, TYLDESLEY, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M29 8FL
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 883029
ELLIOTT STREET PHARMACY
Address: 177 ELLIOTT STREET, TYLDESLEY, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M29 8DR
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 870524
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: ATHERTON HEALTH CENTRE, OMEROD HOUSE, NELSON ST, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M46 0LE
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 883848
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near M46 9BF
HEPWORTH & HALL OPTICIANS (ATHERTON)
Address: 15 CHURCH STREET, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M46 9DE
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: :
SEDDONS OPTICIANS
Address: 14 MARKET STREET, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M46 0DN
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: :
SIGHT CALL OPTICAL SERVICES
Address: 140 MARKET STREET, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, M46 0DX
Distance: 0.58 miles
Contact: :
DG OPTICAL (TYLDESLEY)
Address: 165 ELLIOTT STREET, TYLDESLEY, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M29 8FL
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: :
J.W CALDICOTT OPTICIANS
Address: 114 ELLIOTT STREET, TYLDESLEY, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M29 8FJ
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: :
SEDDONS OPTICIANS (TYLDESLEY)
Address: 182 ELLIOTT STREET, TYLDESLEY, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M29 8DS
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near M46 9BF
DR KK CHAN & PARTNERS
Address: SEVEN BROOKS MEDICAL CENTRE, 21 CHURCH STREET, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M46 9DE
Distance: 0.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 884026
BEE FOLD MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 25 BEE FOLD LANE, ATHERTON, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M46 0BD
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 807870
POPLAR STREET SURGERY
Address: TYLDESLEY HEALTH CENTRE, POPLAR STREET, TYLDESLEY, MANCHESTER, LANCASHIRE, M29 8AX
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 481680
POPLAR STREET SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE
Address: POPLAR STREET SURGERY, POPLAR STREET, TYLDESLEY, MANCHESTER, M29 8AX
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: :
THE SURGERY, TYLDESLEY
Address: THE SURGERY, HIGH STREET, TYLDESLEY, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M29 8AL
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 807806
ELLIOTT STREET SURGERY
Address: 145 ELLIOTT STREET, TYLDESLEY, MANCHESTER, GREATER MANCHESTER, M29 8FL
Distance: 0.73 miles
Contact: tel: 01942 483555
Transport Links near M46 9BF
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: M46 9BF
- Atherton
Atherton station, Upton Road, Atherton, Lancashire, M46 9RHDistance: 0.91 milesDriving Time: 2.00 minutes - Hag Fold
Hag Fold station, Spa Road, Hag Fold, Greater Manchester, M46 9WXDistance: 1.29 milesDriving Time: 3.77 minutes - Daisy Hill
Daisy Hill station, Leigh Road, Daisy Hill, Lancashire, BL5 2JQDistance: 2.93 milesDriving Time: 6.28 minutes - Westhoughton
Westhoughton station, Church Street, Westhoughton, Greater Manchester, BL5 3LEDistance: 4.20 milesDriving Time: 9.07 minutes - Walkden
Walkden station, Walkden Road, Walkden, Greater Manchester, M28 3DYDistance: 4.56 milesDriving Time: 9.73 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near M46 9BF
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near M46 9BF
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the M46 9BF Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Bolton West Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Chris Green |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the M46 9BF Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Wigan District Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Wigan District at the following link Wigan District.How much is the Council Tax?
Wigan District Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Wigan District charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the M46 9BF Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Wigan council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
LibrariesHouse Sales in M46 9BF
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £147,000 | £147,000 | £147,000 | 1 |
| 2014 | £147,000 | £147,000 | £147,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £126,000 | £126,000 | £126,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | £143,000 | £143,000 | £143,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | £175,000 | £175,000 | £175,000 | 1 |
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Postcodes near the M46 9BF Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the M46 9BF Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Tesco, Crab Tree Lane, Atherton, MANCHESTER, M46 0AG | 0.42 miles | Directions from M46 9BF to Tesco |
| Iceland, Tyldesley Road, Atherton, MANCHESTER, M46 9AT | 0.69 miles | Directions from M46 9BF to Iceland |
| Asda, Bolton Road, Atherton, MANCHESTER, M46 9JZ | 0.94 miles | Directions from M46 9BF to Asda |
| Aldi, Shuttle Street, Tyldesley, MANCHESTER, M29 8AW | 0.99 miles | Directions from M46 9BF to Aldi |
| Asda, Leigh Road, LEIGH, WN7 1QX | 3.14 miles | Directions from M46 9BF to Asda |
What Popular Restaurants are near the M46 9BF Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 6, Trinity Retail Park, Bolton, BL2 1HY | 4.53 miles | Directions from M46 9BF to Unit 6, Trinity Retail Park |
| Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 6.65 miles | Directions from M46 9BF to Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound |
| M61 Motorway Northbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 6.66 miles | Directions from M46 9BF to M61 Motorway Northbound |
| Trafford Centre, M17 8AA | 6.71 miles | Directions from M46 9BF to Trafford Centre |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Tyldesley Road, Atherton, MANCHESTER, M46 9AT | 0.43 miles | Directions from M46 9BF to McDonald's, Tyldesley Road, Atherton, MANCHESTER, M46 9AT |
| McDonald's, Priestners Way, LEIGH, WN7 5RZ | 1.99 miles | Directions from M46 9BF to McDonald's, Priestners Way, LEIGH, WN7 5RZ |
| McDonald's, Bradshawgate, LEIGH, WN7 4NB | 2.09 miles | Directions from M46 9BF to McDonald's, Bradshawgate, LEIGH, WN7 4NB |
| McDonald's, Parsonage Way, LEIGH, WN7 5SJ | 2.25 miles | Directions from M46 9BF to McDonald's, Parsonage Way, LEIGH, WN7 5SJ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Parsonage Way, LEIGH, WN7 5SJ | 2.25 miles | Directions from M46 9BF to KFC Leigh - Parsonage Retaill Park |
| KFC, Ellesmere Shopping Centre, Bolton Road, Worsley, MANCHESTER, M28 3ZD | 3.48 miles | Directions from M46 9BF to KFC Walkden - Ellesmere Centre |
| KFC, Derby Street, BOLTON, BL3 6HE | 4.20 miles | Directions from M46 9BF to KFC Bolton - Derby Street |
| KFC, The Linkway, Horwich, BOLTON, BL6 6JA | 4.87 miles | Directions from M46 9BF to KFC Bolton - The Linkway |
| KFC, Smithy Green, Ince, WIGAN, WN2 2AT | 5.24 miles | Directions from M46 9BF to KFC Wigan - Manchester Road |