Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

SLAG LANE, WA3 1BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SLAG LANE, WA3 1BT.

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Population

124

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

63%

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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5/10
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8/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

WA3 1BT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 79% 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 1BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Slag Lane, 0.3km from Garton Common in Golborne. Administratively it sits within Golborne and Lowton West ward and the Leigh constituency.

For families considering a move, WA3 1BT represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.



Census 2021 statistics for WA3 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00181426 (shared with 16 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 1BT. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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Lowton West Primary School

Good418 pupils1.3 km
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Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School

Good244 pupils1.3 km
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Golborne High School

Outstanding1061 pupils1.4 km
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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton

Good199 pupils1.4 km
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Lowton Junior and Infant School

Requires Improvement210 pupils1.5 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good218 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Leigh and Lowton Sailing Club Cafe0.8 km
  • Harlay's1.0 km
  • The Galley at LLSC0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Leigh & Lowton Sailing Club0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Haselden's Ltd0.9 km
  • News on't Corner0.9 km
  • Heavenly Melted Chocolate0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Sol's Takeaway0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newton-Le-Willows4.7 km
  • Bryn5.6 km
  • Earlestown6.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Byrom Lodge0.1 km
  • Byrom Lodge0.1 km
  • Byrom Lodge0.1 km
  • Byrom Lane0.1 km
  • Byrom Lane0.1 km