WA3 1BE is a mixed residential area on Newton Gardens, 0.3km from Lowton Common in Golborne. Administratively it sits within Lowton East ward and the Leigh constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: Average house prices are around £226k, down 34.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WA3 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00031945 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEWTON GARDENS, WA3 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWTON GARDENS, WA3 1BE.
317
39
£ 41,400 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
WA3 1BE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 77% 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. Property prices are trending down 34.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA3 1BE. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 177,500
2 sales · Mean £ 177,500
Detached
£ 275,000
3 sales · Mean £ 248,333
school Local Schools
Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School
Lowton Junior and Infant School
Lowton Church of England High School
Gilded Hollins Community School
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton
St Luke's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Deli-licious0.4 km
- Shepherds Inn0.6 km
- Leigh Genesis FC0.6 km
- Church Inn (The)0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Lowton Social Club0.5 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.5 km
- Mini Market0.5 km
- St Marys Community Hall0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Fu Kwai0.5 km
- You You's Fish & Chips Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newton-Le-Willows4.6 km
- Earlestown6.1 km
- Bryn6.7 km
Bus Stops
- Pocket Nook Lane0.1 km
- Morgans Way0.1 km
- Pocket Nook Lane0.1 km
- Sandy Lane0.2 km
- Hesketh Meadow Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA31BE · Data under Open Government Licence