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Is Atherton a nice place to live?
Atherton is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Greater Manchester.
What are the best schools in Atherton?
Atherton has 48 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include St Michael's CofE Primary School, Howe Bridge, Eatock Primary School, Leigh St John's CofE Primary. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Hindley Green and St John's Church of England Primary School, Hindley Green. Note: 4 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Atherton?
The majority of residents in Atherton identify as White (British) (91%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (93%). The most common religion is Christian (60%).