Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

NOOK LANE, WA3 3NE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NOOK LANE, WA3 3NE.

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Population

468

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 35,900 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: WA3 3NE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WA3 3NE spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. 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 3NE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Nook Lane, 0.3km from Golborne in Golborne. Administratively it sits within Golborne and Lowton West ward and the Leigh constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, WA3 3NE is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. At 35 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for WA3 3NE are sourced from Output Area E00032169 (shared with 19 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 3NE. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

school Local Schools

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All Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, Wigan

Outstanding245 pupils0.4 km
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Golborne Community Primary School

Good307 pupils0.5 km
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St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School

Good207 pupils0.6 km
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Golborne High School

Outstanding1061 pupils1.0 km
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Lowton West Primary School

Good418 pupils1.0 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good218 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • All Saints Food Bank Golborne0.6 km
  • AM To PM Convenience Store0.6 km
  • House of Balloons & Events0.4 km
  • Jenkinson's Butchers0.3 km
  • P & S Late Shop0.8 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Stonecross Table Table0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • All Saints Catholic Club0.3 km
  • The Millstone0.7 km
  • Golborne Community(Members) Club0.5 km
  • Golborne Parkside Sports & Community Club,1.0 km
  • Golborne Community Bowling Club0.3 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Bartlett Mitchell0.5 km
  • Hare & Hounds0.8 km
  • Lindley Outside Catering Ltd0.4 km
  • Sir Charles Napier0.3 km
  • Tele Cater0.9 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • B & M Stores0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Aroma0.5 km
  • Bubbles0.4 km
  • Church Street Chippy0.7 km
  • Deli-Licious0.3 km
  • Garlix0.4 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newton-Le-Willows2.6 km
  • Earlestown3.8 km
  • Bryn4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Barrowdale Road0.2 km
  • Barrowdale Road0.2 km
  • School Street0.2 km
  • School Street0.2 km
  • John Street0.3 km