WA3 2GH is a well-regarded residential area on Stonechat Close, 0.3km from Lowton St. Mary's in Golborne. Administratively it sits within Lowton East ward and the Leigh constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in WA3, WA3 2GH offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Property: Prices average £440k. 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 2GH are sourced from Output Area E00032170 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STONECHAT CLOSE, WA3 2GH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STONECHAT CLOSE, WA3 2GH.
344
38
£ 46,700 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: WA3 2GH 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 2GH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £440k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for WA3 2GH. The average age is 37.5. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 440,000
1 sales · Mean £ 440,000
school Local Schools
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton
St Luke's CofE Primary School
Lowton West Primary School
Lowton Junior and Infant School
Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School
Golborne High School
All Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, Wigan
St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Haselden's Ltd0.6 km
- High Spirits @ Go Local0.5 km
- Morrisons Local Service Station/Morrisons Local0.8 km
- News on't Corner0.6 km
- Morrisons Daily0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Hare & Hounds0.9 km
- Harlay's0.6 km
- Miller and Carter Steakhouse (Mitchells & Butlers)0.8 km
- Red Lion1.0 km
- Tele Cater0.7 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Fu Kwai0.7 km
- Good Fortune0.6 km
- Sol's Takeaway0.6 km
- You You's Fish & Chips Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Amans0.6 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Rams Head Hotel0.6 km
- Golborne Sports & Social Club0.9 km
- Lowton Social Club0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newton-Le-Willows3.7 km
- Earlestown5.1 km
- Bryn5.8 km
Bus Stops
- Cranham Avenue0.3 km
- Braithwaite Road0.3 km
- Thornbury Avenue0.4 km
- Edgerton Road0.4 km
- Edgerton Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: WA32GH · Data under Open Government Licence