Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

THE ELMS, WA3 1DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE ELMS, WA3 1DP.

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Population

471

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, WA3 1DP combines high owner-occupation (76%), strong property values (£525k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

WA3 1DP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Elms, 0.5km from St. Luke's in Golborne. Administratively it sits within Lowton East ward and the Leigh constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in WA3, WA3 1DP offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Prices average £525k.

Census 2021 statistics for WA3 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00032167 (shared with 14 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 1DP. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 465,000

4 sales · Mean £ 455,000

school Local Schools

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Lowton Junior and Infant School

Requires Improvement210 pupils0.1 km
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Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School

Good244 pupils0.5 km
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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton

Good199 pupils0.8 km
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Lowton Church of England High School

Requires Improvement770 pupils0.9 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good218 pupils1.1 km
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Gilded Hollins Community School

Good210 pupils1.3 km
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Lowton West Primary School

Good418 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Lanehead Service Station Texaco/Anoushey Services UK0.9 km
  • Samko Off Licence1.0 km
  • Thompson's Farm0.7 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.2 km
  • High Spirits @ Go Local0.9 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Deli-licious0.8 km
  • Shepherds Inn1.0 km
  • Mandy's Snack Bar0.8 km
  • Leigh Genesis FC0.9 km
  • Church Inn (The)0.4 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Lowton Social Club0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Fu Kwai0.2 km
  • You You's Fish & Chips Chinese Takeaway0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newton-Le-Willows4.3 km
  • Earlestown5.8 km
  • Bryn6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Hesketh Meadow Lane0.1 km
  • Newton Road0.2 km
  • Kings's Avenue0.2 km
  • Kings Avenue0.2 km
  • Lowton Labour Club0.2 km