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.
SLAG LANE, WA3 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SLAG LANE, WA3 1BT.
124
46
£ 46,700 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
school Local Schools
Lowton West Primary School
Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School
Golborne High School
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton
Lowton Junior and Infant School
St Luke's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Leigh and Lowton Sailing Club Cafe0.8 km
- Harlay's1.0 km
- The Galley at LLSC0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Leigh & Lowton Sailing Club0.8 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Haselden's Ltd0.9 km
- News on't Corner0.9 km
- Heavenly Melted Chocolate0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: WA31BT · Data under Open Government Licence