Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

CARR LANE, WA3 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARR LANE, WA3 1AF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

348

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WA3 1AF spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. £377k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WA3 1AF is a mixed residential area on Carr Lane, 0.5km from Wash End in Golborne. Administratively it sits within Lowton East ward and the Leigh constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WA3, WA3 1AF offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Average house prices are around £377k.

Census 2021 statistics for WA3 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00031948 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA3 1AF. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 111,750

6 sales · Mean £ 115,083

Detached

£ 563,000

2 sales · Mean £ 563,000

school Local Schools

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

Good244 pupils0.3 km
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Lowton Junior and Infant School

Requires Improvement210 pupils0.3 km
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Lowton Church of England High School

Requires Improvement770 pupils0.6 km
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Gilded Hollins Community School

Good210 pupils1.0 km
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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton

Good199 pupils1.1 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good218 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Mini Market0.6 km
  • Morrisons Local Service Station/Morrisons Local1.0 km
  • St Marys Community Hall0.6 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.5 km
  • Thompson's Farm1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Church Inn (The)0.3 km
  • Shepherds Inn0.7 km
  • Leigh Genesis FC0.6 km
  • Deli-licious0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Fu Kwai0.5 km
  • You You's Fish & Chips Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Lowton Social Club0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newton-Le-Willows4.6 km
  • Earlestown6.1 km
  • Bryn6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Pocket Nook Lane0.2 km
  • Pocket Nook Lane0.2 km
  • Hesketh Meadow Lane0.3 km
  • Morgans Way0.3 km
  • Sandy Lane0.4 km