Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

WA3 1BX House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

124

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

63%

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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5/10
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8/10
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10/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WA3 1BX — age 46, 79% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Garton Common in Golborne. Administratively it sits within Golborne and Lowton West ward and the Leigh constituency.

For families considering a move, WA3 1BX represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.



Census 2021 statistics for WA3 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00181426 (shared with 16 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 1BX. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

school Local Schools

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Lowton West Primary School

Good418 pupils1.0 km
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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton

Good199 pupils1.1 km
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Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School

Good244 pupils1.2 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good218 pupils1.2 km
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Lowton Junior and Infant School

Requires Improvement210 pupils1.2 km
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Golborne High School

Outstanding1061 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Haselden's Ltd0.6 km
  • News on't Corner0.6 km
  • Heavenly Melted Chocolate0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Harlay's0.7 km
  • Leigh and Lowton Sailing Club Cafe1.0 km
  • The Galley at LLSC1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Sol's Takeaway0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Leigh & Lowton Sailing Club0.9 km
  • Rams Head Hotel1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newton-Le-Willows4.4 km
  • Bryn5.6 km
  • Earlestown5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Slag Lane Riding Stables0.0 km
  • Slag Lane Riding Stables0.0 km
  • Slag Lane Riding Stables0.1 km
  • Garton Drive0.3 km
  • Garton Drive0.3 km