Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

WA3 1DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WA3 1DU.

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 1DU 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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7/10
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Area Character

WA3 1DU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 83% 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 1DU is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Wash End in Golborne. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Lowton East ward and the Leigh constituency.

This is 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.



Census 2021 statistics for WA3 1DU 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 1DU. 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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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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school Local Schools

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Lowton Church of England High School

Requires Improvement770 pupils0.0 km
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Gilded Hollins Community School

Good210 pupils0.4 km
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Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School

Good244 pupils0.5 km
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Lowton Junior and Infant School

Requires Improvement210 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Mini Market0.2 km
  • St Marys Community Hall0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Church Inn (The)0.6 km
  • The Food Hut0.7 km
  • The Hide Coffee House0.7 km
  • The Robin Hood0.7 km
  • Shepherds Inn0.1 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Yummy House0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newton-Le-Willows5.2 km
  • Earlestown6.7 km
  • Birchwood7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Lowton C of E High School0.0 km
  • Reeve Street0.1 km
  • Reeve Street0.2 km
  • Mayfield Drive0.2 km
  • Mayfield Drive0.2 km