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.
WA3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the WA3 postcode area.
49,027
44
£ 41,450 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Lowton Junior and Infant School
Lowton West Primary School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School
St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School
All Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, Wigan
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton
Golborne High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
63 nearby- WELL Pharmacy
- H Pimblett
- Golf Shop UK
- Glazebrook Post Office
- Glazebury Methodist Church
- + 58 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Pentahotel Warrington
- The Stonecross Table Table
Pub, NightClub
33 nearby- Birchwood Spice
- Cherry Tree
- Comfortable Gill
- Croft Village Memorial Hall
- Culcheth Sports Club
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
76 nearby- Shepherds Inn
- Sir Charles Napier
- Six Six Three
- Suhana Indian Restaurant
- Tele Cater
- + 71 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Oaks Cafe
- Buds N Shakes
- Chicking
- Culcheth Charcoal Grill
- Culcheth Fish & Grill
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd
- Asda Stores Ltd
- Co op
- Heron Foods
- Sainsbury's
- + 3 more
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Area Profile: WA3 · Data under Open Government Licence