Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

WA3 1BW House Prices & Local Information

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

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

291

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /yr

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Employed

55%

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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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

WA3 1BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 72% 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 1BW is a mixed residential area located 0.6km from Garton Common in Golborne. Administratively it sits within Lowton East ward and the Leigh constituency.

For families considering a move, WA3 1BW represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.



Census 2021 statistics for WA3 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00031936 (shared with 20 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 1BW. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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school Local Schools

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

Good244 pupils1.3 km
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Lowton Church of England High School

Requires Improvement770 pupils1.6 km
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Gilded Hollins Community School

Good210 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • The Galley at LLSC0.5 km
  • Leigh and Lowton Sailing Club Cafe0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Leigh & Lowton Sailing Club0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newton-Le-Willows5.2 km
  • Bryn5.9 km
  • Hindley6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Byrom Lane0.3 km
  • Byrom Lane0.3 km
  • Sandy Lane0.4 km
  • Sandy Lane0.4 km
  • Byrom Lodge0.4 km