About Acre

Acre is a residential area located in the town of Atherton, within the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan in Greater Manchester, England. It lies to the east of the town centre and is part of the OL1 postcode area. The area is primarily made up of terraced housing, typical of the industrial towns developed during the 19th century. Acre is situated close to the M61 motorway, providing convenient access to nearby towns and cities. The local community is served by several schools, a post office, and a range of small shops and cafes. Public transport links include regular bus services connecting the area to Atherton and Wigan. The surrounding landscape is largely urban, with green spaces such as Acre Park offering recreational opportunities for residents.

School Ratings in Acre

There are 253 schools in and around Acre. A further 10 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Acre

The average property price is £170K, with terraced houses making up the majority of the housing stock at around £108K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Acre

Recorded crime levels are lower than the national average.

Deprivation and Employment in Acre

Acre falls within the more deprived areas of England, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment deprivation is higher than average, with a larger share of working-age residents out of work. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Acre

Broadband speeds in Acre are generally strong, with superfast and ultrafast options widely available. Mobile coverage across 4G and 5G networks is reliable throughout most of the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 2,310 sales

Average Price £170K
£145 — £7.73M
Detached £313K 194
Semi £174K 526
Terraced £108K 1,046
Flat £92K 262

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

157 Primary
28 Secondary
68 Other
SEE (Oldham) Good 0.2 miles Willowpark Primary Academy Primary Good 0.2 miles St. Theresa's RC Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Mayfield Primary School Primary Requires Improvement 0.3 miles Beever Children's Centre 0.6 miles Beever Primary School Primary Good 0.6 miles Kingsland School Good 0.6 miles Woodlands Primary Academy Primary 0.6 miles Littlemoor Primary School Primary Requires Improvement 0.7 miles The Blue Coat CofE School Secondary 0.7 miles Holy Cross Ceva Primary School Primary Good 0.7 miles Spring Meadows Children Centre 0.8 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Acre IMD 2025

Acre falls within the more deprived areas of England according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment opportunities can be more limited and household incomes tend to sit below the national average. Investment in local services and regeneration continues to support the community.

Overall Deprivation
3/10
Income
4/10
Employment
3/10
Education
3/10
Health
3/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
4/10
14,096 Children (0-15) 26%
33,151 Working Age 60%
9,299 Older (60+) 17%
Below Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 52% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 39% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Acre 1 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Acre records relatively low levels of reported crime compared to national averages. Violence & sexual offences is the most commonly logged offence type, though overall numbers remain modest. The area is generally considered a safe and settled town with a strong sense of community.

1 Violence & Sexual Offences
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Mills Hill (Manchester) Train Station 3 miles
Mossley (Manchester) Train Station 3.7 miles
Moston Train Station 3.7 miles
Greenfield Train Station 3.7 miles
Castleton (Manchester) Train Station 4.2 miles
Ashton-Under-Lyne Train Station 4.4 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Higginshaw 0 yards Oldham Edge 0.6 miles Long Sight 0.6 miles Watersheddings 0.6 miles Mumps 0.6 miles Heyside 0.6 miles Spring Hill 0.9 miles Greenacres 0.9 miles Luzley Brook 0.9 miles Holden Fold 1.2 miles Moorhey 1.2 miles Shaw Side 1.2 miles

Local Government

District Oldham
Ward Coldhurst
Constituency Oldham West and Royton
Parish Oldham, unparished area
Region North West

Streets in OL1 30 shown View all streets

A627(M) 1 Abson Street 2 Acorn Way 1 Acre Lane 3 Afghan Street 2 Albion Street 4 Alexandra Crescent 1 Ammon Wrigley Way 2 Anchor Street 1 Anvil Way 1 Ashdene Close 1 Ashdene Rise 1 Ashworth Street 2 Aster Street 2 Austen Walk 2 Averon Rise 2 Back King Street 2 Bailey Street 2 Bar Gap Road 1 Barker Street 2 Barry Street 2 Bartlam Place 1 Bartlemore Street 3 Barton Street 1 Beech Avenue 1 Beever Street 1 Bell Street 2 Belmont Street 3 Bentley Street 1 Bessemer Way 1

Postcodes in OL1 50 shown View all postcodes

OL1 1AA OL1 1AD OL1 1AL OL1 1AN OL1 1AP OL1 1AQ OL1 1BA OL1 1BB OL1 1BD OL1 1BE OL1 1BJ OL1 1BL OL1 1BN OL1 1BT OL1 1BU OL1 1DE OL1 1DJ OL1 1DN OL1 1DU OL1 1DZ OL1 1EA OL1 1ED OL1 1EG OL1 1EN OL1 1EP OL1 1ER OL1 1ET OL1 1HA OL1 1HD OL1 1HE OL1 1HH OL1 1HP OL1 1HU OL1 1HY OL1 1JA OL1 1JD OL1 1JG OL1 1JZ OL1 1LB OL1 1LE OL1 1LF OL1 1LH OL1 1LP OL1 1LR OL1 1LS OL1 1LT OL1 1LU OL1 1LW OL1 1LX OL1 1NG