Atherton South & Lilford sits in the southern part of Atherton within the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, in Greater Manchester. It is largely residential, with a mix of Victorian terraces and post‑war estates, interspersed with green spaces and canal corridors that hint at an industrial past.
Historically shaped by coal mining and textiles when the area was part of Lancashire, the local identity is still strong, visible in community groups and the town’s non‑league football club. Good road and rail links into Wigan and Manchester make it a commuter‑friendly neighbourhood that is experiencing modest regeneration while retaining a close‑knit, working‑class character.
Postcode districts covering Atherton South & Lilford
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 11.9 miles
- Liverpool 18.4 miles
- Birkenhead 24.7 miles
- Preston 19.8 miles
- Oldham 16.5 miles
- St. Helens 10.6 miles
- Wigan 6.1 miles
- Warrington 9.4 miles
- Burnley 21.9 miles
- Blackburn 16.7 miles
- Bolton 6.1 miles
- Stockport 15.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Higher Folds Built-up area 1 mile
- Leigh Central & Higher Folds Ward 1 mile
- Atherton Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Leigh Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Atherton North Ward 1.3 miles
- Tyldesley Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Tyldesley & Mosley Common Ward 2 miles
- Astley Built-up area 2 miles
- Leigh South Ward 2.1 miles
- Hindley Green Ward 2.2 miles
- Leigh West Ward 2.2 miles
- Westhoughton Built-up area 2.2 miles
Example postcodes in Atherton South & Lilford
M46 9EQ, M46 0AB, WN7 1TT, M46 0GF, WN7 1SP, M46 0PA, WN7 1QB, M46 9BW, M46 9EF … See all
Transport links
- Manchester Airport 14.5 miles
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 19 miles
- Hag Fold Railway Station 1.4 miles
- Atherton Railway Station 1.4 miles
Hotels near Atherton South & Lilford Ad
- Holiday Inn Express Leigh - Sports Village 3 2.2 miles
- Novotel Manchester West Hotel 3 4.8 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Leigh - Sports Village, an IHG Hotel 2.2 miles
- The Bolton Stadium Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals 3 4.7 miles
- Delta Hotels Worsley Park Country Club 4 4.9 miles
- Holiday Inn Bolton Centre 3.5 5.6 miles
- Mercure Haydock Hotel 3.5 6.3 miles
- OYO Unique Guestroom - Farnworth, Easy Access to Bolton 4.4 miles
- The Court House 3 5.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Haydock 4 6.1 miles
Schools in Atherton South & Lilford
- Atherton High School Secondary
- Fred Longworth High School Secondary
- Hindsford C of E Primary School Primary
- Leigh St John's C of E Primary Primary
- Parklee Primary School Primary
- Sacred Heart RC Primary School Primary
- St Michael's C of E Primary School, Howe Bridge Primary
Local points of interest
- University of Bolton Stadium Stadium 4.8 miles
- Octagon Theatre, Bolton Theatre 5.2 miles
- Haydock Park Racecourse Recreation 5.6 miles
- Salford City Stadium Stadium 6 miles
- Wigan Athletic FC Stadium 6.7 miles
- DW Stadium Stadium 6.7 miles
- The Trafford Centre Shopping centre 7.1 miles
- Agecroft Hall Archaeological site 8.2 miles
- School Stadium 8.6 miles
- Imperial War Museum North Museum 8.8 miles
- Old Trafford Stadium 9.3 miles
- Gigg Lane Stadium 9.6 miles