Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

NEWTON ROAD, WA3 2AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWTON ROAD, WA3 2AD.

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Population

313

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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8/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. WA3 2AD's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership, and £202k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 104.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

WA3 2AD is a well-regarded residential area on Newton 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 2AD offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Average house prices are around £202k, up 104.5% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for WA3 2AD are sourced from Output Area E00032141 (shared with 6 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 2AD. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 272,000

1 sales · Mean £ 272,000

Semi-Detached

£ 133,000

1 sales · Mean £ 133,000

school Local Schools

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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton

Good199 pupils0.4 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good218 pupils0.6 km
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Lowton Junior and Infant School

Requires Improvement210 pupils0.6 km
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Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School

Good244 pupils1.1 km
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Lowton West Primary School

Good418 pupils1.2 km
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Lowton Church of England High School

Requires Improvement770 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • High Spirits @ Go Local0.3 km
  • Morrisons Local Service Station/Morrisons Local0.1 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.5 km
  • Lanehead Service Station Texaco/Anoushey Services UK0.3 km
  • Samko Off Licence0.3 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Miller and Carter Steakhouse (Mitchells & Butlers)0.3 km
  • Red Lion0.5 km
  • The Lounge0.3 km
  • Mandy's Snack Bar0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Fu Kwai0.5 km
  • You You's Fish & Chips Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • Lowton Tandoori Takeaway0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Lowton Social Club0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newton-Le-Willows3.6 km
  • Earlestown5.1 km
  • Bryn6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Osborne Road0.1 km
  • Norwood Avenue0.1 km
  • Wensley Road0.1 km
  • Norwood Avenue0.1 km
  • Craven Avenue0.1 km