Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

WA3 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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

291

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /yr

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Employed

55%

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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3/10
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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WA3 1BJ spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1BJ is a mixed residential area located 0.8km from Lowton Common in Golborne. Administratively it sits within Lowton East ward and the Leigh constituency.

For families considering a move, WA3 1BJ represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, energy and utilities. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for WA3 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00031936 (shared with 20 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 1BJ. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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school Local Schools

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

Good244 pupils1.0 km
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Gilded Hollins Community School

Good210 pupils1.1 km
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Lowton Church of England High School

Requires Improvement770 pupils1.1 km
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Lowton Junior and Infant School

Requires Improvement210 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Leigh and Lowton Sailing Club Cafe0.0 km
  • Church Inn (The)1.0 km
  • Deli-licious0.8 km
  • The Galley at LLSC0.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Leigh & Lowton Sailing Club0.0 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Mini Market0.9 km
  • St Marys Community Hall0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newton-Le-Willows5.3 km
  • Bryn6.4 km
  • Hindley6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Sandy Lane0.2 km
  • Sandy Lane0.2 km