Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

SLAG LANE, WA3 1BU House Prices & Local Information

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

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

No single demographic signal dominates WA3 1BU — age 46, 79% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WA3 1BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Slag Lane, 0.0km from Garton Common in Golborne. Administratively it sits within Golborne and Lowton West ward and the Leigh constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 1BU 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 1BU. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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school Local Schools

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Lowton West Primary School

Good418 pupils1.1 km
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Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School

Good244 pupils1.1 km
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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton

Good199 pupils1.1 km
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Lowton Junior and Infant School

Requires Improvement210 pupils1.2 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good218 pupils1.3 km
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Golborne High School

Outstanding1061 pupils1.4 km
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Lowton Church of England High School

Requires Improvement770 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Haselden's Ltd0.7 km
  • News on't Corner0.7 km
  • Heavenly Melted Chocolate0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Harlay's0.8 km
  • Leigh and Lowton Sailing Club Cafe0.9 km
  • The Galley at LLSC0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Sol's Takeaway0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Leigh & Lowton Sailing Club0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newton-Le-Willows4.5 km
  • Bryn5.7 km
  • Earlestown5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Slag Lane Riding Stables0.1 km
  • Slag Lane Riding Stables0.1 km
  • Slag Lane Riding Stables0.1 km
  • Garton Drive0.3 km
  • Byrom Lodge0.4 km