Motoring info for Atherton M46

Wigan, Greater Manchester, England

Cheapest unleaded 167.7p Asda · 2.1 mi Cheapest diesel 187.7p Asda · 2.1 mi

Nearest forecourt1.7 miEsso Nearest EV charger0.2 miFast · 7 kW Nearest car park–None within 5 mi Weather warnings1Check before you travel

On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) within 5 miles of Atherton (M46) is 167.7p at Asda, Atherleigh Way, Leigh – 5.9p below the UK average. The cheapest diesel is 187.7p at Asda (2.1 mi away). There is 1 Met Office weather warning affecting Wigan.

Fuel prices near M46

Within 5 miles, nearest first. UK averages: unleaded 173.6p, diesel 199.6p.

Esso 1.7 mi

MFG Newbrook, Newbrook Road, Over Hulton, BL5 1EL

Unleaded
169.9p
Diesel
199.9p
Super
195.9p
Premium diesel
219.9p

Directions
Asda 2.1 mi

Atherleigh Way, Leigh, WN7 5RZ

Unleaded
167.7p
Diesel
187.7p

Directions
Asda 2.5 mi

Manchester Road, Manchester, M29 7BQ

Unleaded
175.9p
Diesel
201.9p
Super
191.9p

Directions
Morrisons 2.9 mi

MFG Morrisons Leigh, Sale Way, WIGAN, WN7 4JY

Unleaded
167.9p
Diesel
191.9p
Super
189.9p
Premium diesel
201.9p

Directions
Esso 3.1 mi

MFG Queens, East Lancashire Road, Boothstown, Worsley, M28 1BT

Unleaded
169.9p
Diesel
198.9p
Super
195.9p
Premium diesel
219.9p

Directions
ESSO 3.5 mi

WIGAN ROAD, HASLAM PARK, BOLTON, BL3 5PX

Unleaded
171.9p
Diesel
196.9p
Super
186.9p

Directions
Esso 4.1 mi

MFG Darley, Albert Road, Farnworth, BL4 7BA

Unleaded
169.9p
Diesel
197.9p
Super
195.9p
Premium diesel
219.9p

Directions
Asda 4.2 mi

Long Causeway, Bolton, BL4 9BW

Unleaded
171.9p
Diesel
199.9p
Super
190.9p
Premium diesel
218.9p

Directions
Morrisons 4.2 mi

MFG Morrisons Bolton Dawes, Black Horse Street, BOLTON, BL1 1PQ

Unleaded
167.9p
Diesel
191.9p
Super
189.9p
Premium diesel
201.9p

Directions
Esso 4.2 mi

MFG Manchester Road, Manchester Road, Bolton, BL3 2NZ

Unleaded
169.9p
Diesel
197.9p
Super
195.9p
Premium diesel
219.9p

Directions

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Source: retailers’ open fuel price data (CMA scheme) · updated 20 min ago

EV charging near M46

18 public charging locations within 3 miles:

6 Rapid (25–99 kW)
9 Fast (7–22 kW)
3 Slow (under 7 kW)

Tesco Superstore-Atherton0.2 mi

Crabtree Lane, Atherton, M46 0AG

Fast · 7 kW Type 2 4 points

POD Point (UK) · Public - Membership Required

Cost: £0.44/kWh

Directions
Talbot0.6 mi

Talbot, Gadbury Fold, M46 0GN

Rapid · 50 kW CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 4 points

Osprey Charging · Public - Pay At Location

Cost: £0.79/kWh

Directions
Leigh Infirmary1.8 mi

Leigh Infirmary, The Avenue, Leigh, WN7 1HS

Slow · 3 kW Type 2 2 points

Public - Membership Required

Cost: Free

Directions
Leigh Road Service Station1.9 mi

Leigh Road, Leigh, WN7 1SJ

Rapid · 50 kW CCS, CHAdeMO 2 points

InstaVolt Ltd · Public - Pay At Location

Cost: £0.75/kWh

Directions
Sainsburys Westhoughton1.9 mi

28 Sunny Garth, Bolton, BL5 3ZS

Slow · 3 kW 3-pin plug 2 points

POD Point (UK) · Public - Membership Required

Directions
GMEV PAYG Charge Point1.9 mi

Bolton Road, Bolton, BL5 3DG

Fast · 7 kW Type 2 2 points

Be.EV · Public - Membership Required

Directions
Sainsburys Car Park2.0 mi

Cricketers Way, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3ZS

Slow · 3 kW Type 2 2 points

POD Point (UK) · Public - Membership Required

Cost: 1

Directions
Church Street Pay and Display2.1 mi

Church Street, Wigan, WN7 1AZ

Fast · 7 kW Type 2 3 points

Charge Your Car · Public - Membership Required

Cost: Free. Parking fees apply.

Directions

Source: Open Charge Map contributors (CC BY 4.0) · updated 2 hr ago

Check availability and prices with the operator before you travel.

Car parks near M46

No public car parks found within 5 miles of M46.

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · updated weekly

Driving conditions

Yellow warning of wind affecting North West England Valid from 1100 Sat 24 Oct to 2100 Sun 25 Oct

Source: Met Office · updated 20 min ago

Vehicle crime near M46

No vehicle crimes were recorded within 1 mile of M46 in August 2026, the same as in July.

Jun 0
Jul 0
Aug 0

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle and vehicle interference. Locations are approximate to protect privacy.

Source: police.uk (Open Government Licence) · latest published month: August 2026

Quick answers about Atherton (M46)

Where is the cheapest unleaded petrol near Atherton (M46) today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) near Atherton (M46) is 167.7p a litre at Asda, Atherleigh Way, Leigh, WN7 5RZ, 2.1 mi away – 5.9p below the UK average.

Where is the cheapest diesel near Atherton (M46) today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest diesel near Atherton (M46) is 187.7p a litre at Asda, Atherleigh Way, Leigh, WN7 5RZ, 2.1 mi away. Motor Snappy compares 18 forecourts within 5 miles.

How many EV charging points are there near Atherton (M46)?

There are 18 public EV charging locations within 3 miles of Atherton (M46), including 6 rapid or ultra-rapid sites (25 kW and above). The nearest is Tesco Superstore-Atherton, 0.2 mi away, charging at up to 7 kW.

How much vehicle crime is there in Atherton (M46)?

Police recorded 0 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of Atherton (M46) in August 2026, compared with 0 in July 2026. Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle and vehicle interference (police.uk).

Are there any weather warnings for driving in Atherton (M46)?

Yes – on 25 Oct the Met Office has 1 warning in force for Wigan: Yellow warning of wind affecting North West England.

About M46

Area: Atherton
Town: Atherton
Council: Wigan
County: Greater Manchester
Country: England
Postcodes: 576

Source: ONS Postcode Directory

Motoring news

Record funding, record results: 7,000 miles of smoother journeys as government tackles potholes DfT · 21 Oct
Drivers to save up to £300 when installing EV chargers at home, as government slashes unnecessary red tape DfT · 21 Oct
Publication of the DVLA business plan 2026 to 2027 DVLA · 20 Oct
Crackdown on illegal number plates with new government funded roads policing team DVLA · 5 Sept
Drivers can save up to 10 days by notifying DVLA of a medical condition online DVLA · 17 Aug

Source: GOV.UK – DVLA, DVSA, OZEV, National Highways and Department for Transport (Open Government Licence)