WA3 1LR is a mixed residential area on Winwick Lane, 0.4km from Lane Head in Golborne. Administratively it sits within Lowton East ward and the Leigh constituency.
For serious buyers, WA3 1LR is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Average house prices are around £340k.
Census 2021 statistics for WA3 1LR are sourced from Output Area E00031913 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WINWICK LANE, WA3 1LR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINWICK LANE, WA3 1LR.
248
49
£ 41,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA3 1LR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income 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.
Area Character
WA3 1LR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £340k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA3 1LR. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 340,000
1 sales · Mean £ 340,000
school Local Schools
St Luke's CofE Primary School
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton
Lowton Junior and Infant School
Lowton West Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Lanehead Service Station Texaco/Anoushey Services UK0.5 km
- Samko Off Licence0.6 km
- Thompson's Farm0.6 km
- High Spirits @ Go Local0.7 km
- Morrisons Local Service Station/Morrisons Local0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Lowton Tandoori Takeaway0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Mandy's Snack Bar0.6 km
- Miller and Carter Steakhouse (Mitchells & Butlers)0.4 km
- Red Lion0.2 km
- The Lounge0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newton-Le-Willows3.1 km
- Earlestown4.6 km
- Birchwood6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Heath Lane0.1 km
- Heath Lane0.2 km
- The Old Bakery0.3 km
- The Old Bakery0.4 km
- Red Lion0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WA31LR · Data under Open Government Licence