Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

BODDEN STREET, WA3 1DX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BODDEN STREET, WA3 1DX.

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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

No single demographic signal dominates WA3 1DX — age 40, 72% ownership, 28% 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 1DX is a mixed residential area on Bodden Street, 0.2km from Lowton Common in Golborne. Administratively it sits within Lowton East ward and the Leigh constituency.

For families considering a move, WA3 1DX represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: With prices averaging £134k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WA3 1DX 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 1DX. 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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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 111,250

20 sales · Mean £ 116,184

Semi-Detached

£ 121,000

1 sales · Mean £ 121,000

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 pupils0.7 km
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Lowton Junior and Infant School

Requires Improvement210 pupils0.7 km
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Gilded Hollins Community School

Good210 pupils0.9 km
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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton

Good199 pupils1.3 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good218 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Deli-licious0.3 km
  • Shepherds Inn0.6 km
  • Leigh Genesis FC0.7 km
  • The Galley at LLSC0.7 km
  • Leigh and Lowton Sailing Club Cafe0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Lowton Social Club0.8 km
  • Leigh & Lowton Sailing Club0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.8 km
  • Mini Market0.4 km
  • St Marys Community Hall0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Fu Kwai0.8 km
  • You You's Fish & Chips Chinese Takeaway0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newton-Le-Willows4.9 km
  • Earlestown6.3 km
  • Bryn6.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Sandy Lane0.2 km
  • Sandy Lane0.3 km
  • Morgans Way0.3 km
  • Pocket Nook Lane0.4 km