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Covering Atherton, including Atherton North, Atherton South & Lilford, Hulton. Find plumbers nearby.

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M46 (Atherton) in a nutshell

M46 covers Atherton, in Bolton and Wigan. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for M46

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Two councils in one district

M46 is split between Bolton and Wigan. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

M46 stretches across Atherton North, Atherton South & Lilford, Hulton, so give your full postcode, not just 'M46', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • No single certificate: but keep water, heating and sanitation in repair.
  • Legionella: assess the risk for each let.
  • CO alarms: needed where there's a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).

More detail on the Manchester page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

Next door to M46

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does M46 cover?

M46 (Atherton) includes the wards of Atherton North, Atherton South & Lilford, Hulton (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to M46?

Neighbouring districts include M29 (Tyldesley), BL5 (Bolton), WN7 (Hope Carr), M38 (Little Hulton), BL3 (Bolton) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering M46 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in M46?

About 9,999 households and 22,298 residents at the 2011 Census, across 577 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is M46 in?

M46 sits in Bolton, Wigan (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Bolton West, Leigh and Atherton.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
M46 1
Areas covered
Atherton 2
Active postcodes
577 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
9,999 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
22,298 2
Electoral wards
Atherton North, Atherton South & Lilford, Hulton 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Bolton West, Leigh and Atherton 4
Local authority
Bolton, Wigan 4
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.