Postcode M46

Atherton · Greater Manchester, England

M46 is the postcode of Atherton in Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom. This list covers outward codes — the first half of a UK postcode, such as M9 or BN91 — not full postcodes.

Postcode: M46
County: Greater Manchester
Country: England
Country: United Kingdom

Place with postcode M46

Place	County	Location
Atherton	Greater Manchester	53.524, -2.494

Near Manchester

The nearest major city is Manchester, about 18 km away.

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Frequently asked questions

Which places use postcode M46?

Atherton.

Which county and country is M46 in?

Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom.

What is the nearest major city to M46?

Manchester, about 18 km away.

Source: GeoNames postal codes (CC BY 4.0), geonames.org, retrieved 2026-10-22. Place coordinates are approximate. Check with the national postal service before sending anything valuable.