WA3 1NW is a mixed residential area on Winton Road, 0.3km from Lane Head in Golborne. Administratively it sits within Lowton East ward and the Leigh constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WA3, WA3 1NW offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 £349k, up 40.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for WA3 1NW are sourced from Output Area E00031913 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WINTON ROAD, WA3 1NW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINTON ROAD, WA3 1NW.
248
49
£ 41,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA3 1NW 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 1NW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 87% 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 up 40.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA3 1NW. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 349,975
2 sales · Mean £ 349,975
Semi-Detached
£ 217,975
2 sales · Mean £ 217,975
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 UK0.4 km
- Samko Off Licence0.4 km
- Thompson's Farm0.4 km
- High Spirits @ Go Local0.6 km
- Morrisons Local Service Station/Morrisons Local0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Lowton Tandoori Takeaway0.1 km
- You You's Fish & Chips Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Mandy's Snack Bar0.4 km
- Miller and Carter Steakhouse (Mitchells & Butlers)0.2 km
- Red Lion0.1 km
- The Lounge0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newton-Le-Willows3.2 km
- Earlestown4.7 km
- Bryn6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Heath Lane0.2 km
- Red Lion0.2 km
- Mather Avenue0.2 km
- Mather Avenue0.3 km
- Heath Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA31NW · Data under Open Government Licence