Cherry Tree Grove Atherton, Wigan
40 addresses across 1 postcode (M46), about 280 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 44100685.
- Energy: 32 homes have an energy certificate (B: 8, C: 14, D: 10).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Wigan costs £2,153 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hag Fold, about 530 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 490 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 61 to 62 m above sea level.
- Noise: 8 of its 40 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Meadowview Surgery, about 290 m away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 320 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 28% of households owned their home and 14% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
32 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 41 m². Most common: Bungalow, mid-terrace (20); Bungalow, semi-detached (7); Bungalow, end-terrace (5). Built: 1950-1966 (30); 1930-1949 (1); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (21).
Each home's certificates and sales (20 addresses)
- 3, Cherry Tree Grove, Atherton
- 4, Cherry Tree Grove, Atherton
- 6, Cherry Tree Grove, Atherton
- 9, Cherry Tree Grove, Atherton
- 12, Cherry Tree Grove, Atherton
- 15, Cherry Tree Grove, Atherton
- 16, Cherry Tree Grove, Atherton
- 17, Cherry Tree Grove, Atherton
- 18, Cherry Tree Grove, Atherton
- 19, Cherry Tree Grove, Atherton
- 20, Cherry Tree Grove, Atherton
- 21, Cherry Tree Grove, Atherton
- 25, Cherry Tree Grove, Atherton
- 26, Cherry Tree Grove, Atherton
- 28, Cherry Tree Grove, Atherton
- 31, Cherry Tree Grove, Atherton
- 34, Cherry Tree Grove, Atherton
- 35, Cherry Tree Grove, Atherton
- 36, Cherry Tree Grove, Atherton
- 37, Cherry Tree Grove, Atherton
Council tax
What each band costs in Wigan in 2026-27: Band D £2,153 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,435 | £1,674 | £1,913 | £2,153 | £2,631 | £3,109 | £3,588 | £4,305 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (85% of about 1,020 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- SHLAA0148 (290 m)
- Collier Brook Industrial Estate, Bag Lane, Atherton: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (350 m)
- SHLAA0370 (380 m)
- SHLAA0229 (540 m (0.3 miles))
- Rosedale Avenue/Water Street Atherton: up to 37 homes, not permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- Car Bank Square Atherton: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- 12 And 14 Market Place Atherton M46 0EG: up to 7 homes, permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 7 September 2026 to 9 September 2026: VIRGIN MEDIA, New service connection, no carriageway incursion, on the footway, verge (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 40 addresses are between 61 m and 62 m above sea level (62 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M46 0HN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hag Fold 74,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Atherton 218,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Daisy Hill 195,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 20 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 62 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cherry Tree Grove Hag Fold | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Leigh Bus Station | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 24.8 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Meadowview Surgery | 290 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cohens Chemist | 290 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Leight Infirmary | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Atherton police station | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Car Bank Street, Atherton Cashzone | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,520 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 260 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.9 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,800 m² | 380 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Hulton Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.7 km (1 mile) north-east. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Hulton Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| New Park Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Rawsthorne Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Dog Kennel Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Belgrave Spinney | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Mill Dam | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Danes Valley | Valley | 4.9 km (3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 32 | 40 |
8 of the street's 40 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Wigan: see them on the Wigan page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atherton St George's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 150 m | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Richard's Roman Catholic Primary School Atherton | Primary | 4–11 | 380 m | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Meadowbank Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 500 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Atherton High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Philip's CofE Primary School, Atherton Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chowbent Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Parklee Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St James CofE Primary School, Daisy Hill Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sacred Heart RC Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Woodland Primary Academy | Primary | 5–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jan 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hindsford CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter M46 0HJ | Retailers - other | 120 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Derby Street Chippy M46 0HJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 21 May 2026 |
| Orian Solutions Ltd at Atherton St George Primary School M46 0HJ | School/college/university | 120 m | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Go Local M46 0LH | Retailers - other | 210 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Tasty Grill ATA pizza point M46 9PQ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 29 May 2025 |
| Yewtree Food & Wine Ltd M46 0HH | Retailers - other | 230 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Taby's Off Licence M46 9PQ | Retailers - other | 270 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Mar 2026 |
| The Spirit and Bride M46 9GJ | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 29 Nov 2025 |
| George VI Hotel M46 0HA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 3 Jul 2026 |
| M and N Catering M46 0AP | Mobile caterer | 340 m | 5 Very good | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Cruncheese M46 0HA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Go Local M46 0HA | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Local Kitchen - Atherton St Richards School M46 0HA | School/college/university | 370 m | 4 Good | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Aquasnax Sandwich Bar M46 0FY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 4 Good | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Atherton Pre School Day Care LTD M46 9PT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (lancashire).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 28% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 13% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 62% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 12% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 71% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 14% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 36% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- M46 0HN: 40 addresses
Nearby streets
Elmfield Avenue · Dorset Road · Car Bank Street · Maple Avenue · Ashfield Avenue · Brierfield Avenue · Car Bank Street · Wavertree Avenue · Knowsley Avenue · Blakemore Park · Yewtree Avenue · Cedar Avenue
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.