Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

BARFORD DRIVE, WA3 1DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARFORD DRIVE, WA3 1DD.

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 1DD 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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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WA3 1DD spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 26.7% year-on-year.

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

WA3 1DD is a mixed residential area on Barford Drive, 0.2km from Wash End in Golborne. Administratively it sits within Lowton East ward and the Leigh constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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.

Property: Average house prices are around £238k, up 26.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WA3 1DD 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 1DD. 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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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 240,000

5 sales · Mean £ 237,050

school Local Schools

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

Good244 pupils0.1 km
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Lowton Church of England High School

Requires Improvement770 pupils0.4 km
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Lowton Junior and Infant School

Requires Improvement210 pupils0.6 km
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Gilded Hollins Community School

Good210 pupils0.7 km
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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton

Good199 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Mini Market0.3 km
  • St Marys Community Hall0.3 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Church Inn (The)0.2 km
  • The Food Hut1.0 km
  • Shepherds Inn0.4 km
  • Leigh Genesis FC0.4 km
  • Deli-licious0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Fu Kwai0.7 km
  • You You's Fish & Chips Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Yummy House1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Lowton Social Club0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newton-Le-Willows4.8 km
  • Earlestown6.3 km
  • Bryn6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Morgans Way0.2 km
  • Sandy Lane0.2 km
  • Pocket Nook Lane0.2 km
  • Sandy Lane0.2 km
  • Pocket Nook Lane0.3 km