Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

WA3 1AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WA3 1AW.

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 1AW — 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 1AW is a mixed residential area located 0.4km from Lowton Common in Golborne. Administratively it sits within Lowton East ward and the Leigh constituency.

For families considering a move, WA3 1AW represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for WA3 1AW 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 1AW. 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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school Local Schools

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

Good244 pupils0.2 km
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Lowton Junior and Infant School

Requires Improvement210 pupils0.4 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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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Deli-licious0.5 km
  • Shepherds Inn0.6 km
  • Leigh Genesis FC0.6 km
  • Church Inn (The)0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Lowton Social Club0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.5 km
  • Mini Market0.5 km
  • St Marys Community Hall0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newton-Le-Willows4.6 km
  • Earlestown6.1 km
  • Bryn6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Pocket Nook Lane0.1 km
  • Pocket Nook Lane0.1 km
  • Morgans Way0.2 km
  • Sandy Lane0.3 km
  • Hesketh Meadow Lane0.3 km