Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

THORNTON CLOSE, WA3 1DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNTON CLOSE, WA3 1DW.

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

307

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /yr

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Employed

52%

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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3/10
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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

WA3 1DW is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

WA3 1DW is a mixed residential area on Thornton Close, 0.1km from Lowton Common in Golborne. Administratively it sits within Lowton East ward and the Leigh constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: With prices averaging £174k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WA3 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00031943 (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 1DW. The average age is 39.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 113,750

8 sales · Mean £ 118,312

school Local Schools

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

Good244 pupils0.3 km
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Lowton Church of England High School

Requires Improvement770 pupils0.5 km
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Gilded Hollins Community School

Good210 pupils0.7 km
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Lowton Junior and Infant School

Requires Improvement210 pupils0.8 km
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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton

Good199 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • The Galley at LLSC0.7 km
  • Leigh and Lowton Sailing Club Cafe0.7 km
  • Church Inn (The)0.3 km
  • The Food Hut0.8 km
  • The Hide Coffee House0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Leigh & Lowton Sailing Club0.7 km
  • Lowton Social Club0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Mini Market0.3 km
  • St Marys Community Hall0.3 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Fu Kwai0.9 km
  • You You's Fish & Chips Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
  • Yummy House0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newton-Le-Willows5.0 km
  • Earlestown6.4 km
  • Bryn6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Sandy Lane0.2 km
  • Sandy Lane0.2 km
  • Morgans Way0.3 km
  • Reeve Street0.4 km
  • Reeve Street0.4 km