Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

STONECHAT CLOSE, WA3 2GH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STONECHAT CLOSE, WA3 2GH.

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Population

344

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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10/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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9/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

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St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton

Good199 pupils0.3 km
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St Luke's CofE Primary School

Good218 pupils0.4 km
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Lowton West Primary School

Good418 pupils0.6 km
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Lowton Junior and Infant School

Requires Improvement210 pupils0.9 km
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Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School

Good244 pupils1.2 km
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Golborne High School

Outstanding1061 pupils1.3 km
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All Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, Wigan

Outstanding245 pupils1.4 km
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St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School

Good207 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.6 km
fastfood

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
local_bar

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