Area Analysis Wigan, North West

WA3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WA3 postcode area.

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Population

49,027

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 41,450 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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10/10
family_restroomFamily
8/10
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6/10
workEmployment
8/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
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Area Character

WA3 is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 7.7% year-on-year.

home £307,564 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WA3 is a postcode district in Wigan, North West, covering 1500 active and 450 retired postcodes.

The largest share of WA3 (13%) is characterised by a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability, alongside a quiet, leafy suburb popular with retirees in large detached homes (10%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes WA3 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in WA3 are around £307k, up 7.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime across WA3 is moderate at 92 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with similar urban districts. Figures vary considerably by individual street. An average age of 44 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full WA3 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2001
Anti-social behaviour569
Public order444
Criminal damage and arson299
Other theft275

school Local Schools

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Lowton Junior and Infant School

Requires Improvement210 pupils
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Lowton West Primary School

Good418 pupils
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good218 pupils
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Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School

Good244 pupils
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St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School

Good207 pupils
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All Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, Wigan

Outstanding245 pupils
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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton

Good199 pupils
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Golborne High School

Outstanding1061 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

63 nearby
  • WELL Pharmacy
  • H Pimblett
  • Golf Shop UK
  • Glazebrook Post Office
  • Glazebury Methodist Church
  • + 58 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Pentahotel Warrington
  • The Stonecross Table Table
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

33 nearby
  • Birchwood Spice
  • Cherry Tree
  • Comfortable Gill
  • Croft Village Memorial Hall
  • Culcheth Sports Club
  • + 28 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

76 nearby
  • Shepherds Inn
  • Sir Charles Napier
  • Six Six Three
  • Suhana Indian Restaurant
  • Tele Cater
  • + 71 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

46 nearby
  • Oaks Cafe
  • Buds N Shakes
  • Chicking
  • Culcheth Charcoal Grill
  • Culcheth Fish & Grill
  • + 41 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd
  • Asda Stores Ltd
  • Co op
  • Heron Foods
  • Sainsbury's
  • + 3 more