Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

BRANCASTER DRIVE, WA3 1AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRANCASTER DRIVE, WA3 1AT.

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
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WA3 1AT — age 42, 84% ownership, 15% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

WA3 1AT is a mixed residential area on Brancaster Drive, 0.6km from Wash End in Golborne. Administratively it sits within Lowton East ward and the Leigh constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: Average house prices are around £202k.

Census 2021 statistics for WA3 1AT 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 1AT. 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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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 202,000

1 sales · Mean £ 202,000

Detached

£ 182,500

3 sales · Mean £ 230,750

school Local Schools

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Lowton Junior and Infant School

Requires Improvement210 pupils0.3 km
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Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School

Good244 pupils0.4 km
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Lowton Church of England High School

Requires Improvement770 pupils0.7 km
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Gilded Hollins Community School

Good210 pupils1.1 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 Market0.7 km
  • Morrisons Local Service Station/Morrisons Local0.9 km
  • St Marys Community Hall0.7 km
  • Thompson's Farm0.9 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Church Inn (The)0.4 km
  • Deli-licious0.7 km
  • Leigh Genesis FC0.7 km
  • Shepherds Inn0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Lowton Social Club0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newton-Le-Willows4.5 km
  • Earlestown6.0 km
  • Birchwood6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Pocket Nook Lane0.3 km
  • Hesketh Meadow Lane0.3 km
  • Pocket Nook Lane0.3 km
  • Beech Avenue0.4 km
  • King's Avenue0.4 km