Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

WA3 1AX House Prices & Local Information

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

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

547

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA3 1AX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

WA3 1AX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 1AX is a mixed residential area located 0.3km from Canran in Golborne. Administratively it sits within Lowton East ward and the Leigh constituency.

For families considering a move, WA3 1AX represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for WA3 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00031947 (shared with 12 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 1AX. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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school Local Schools

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Lowton Church of England High School

Requires Improvement770 pupils0.4 km
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Gilded Hollins Community School

Good210 pupils0.7 km
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Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School

Good244 pupils0.8 km
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Lowton Junior and Infant School

Requires Improvement210 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Mini Market0.6 km
  • St Marys Community Hall0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Church Inn (The)0.8 km
  • The Food Hut0.9 km
  • The Hide Coffee House0.9 km
  • The Robin Hood0.9 km
  • Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Serv, Leigh Technical Services Centre0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Yummy House0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newton-Le-Willows5.2 km
  • Earlestown6.7 km
  • Birchwood6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Canaan0.4 km
  • Arlington Drive0.4 km
  • Canaan0.4 km
  • Lowton C of E High School0.4 km
  • Mayfield Drive0.4 km