Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

BARTON STREET, WA3 3DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARTON STREET, WA3 3DH.

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Population

402

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 35,900 /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 3DH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

WA3 3DH is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 32.3% year-on-year.

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

WA3 3DH is a mixed residential area on Barton Street, 0.3km from Bank Heath in Golborne. Administratively it sits within Golborne and Lowton West ward and the Leigh constituency.

For families considering a move, WA3 3DH represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: With prices averaging £116k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 32.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WA3 3DH are sourced from Output Area E00031538 (shared with 16 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 3DH. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 125,000

11 sales · Mean £ 128,454

Terraced

£ 87,000

17 sales · Mean £ 95,579

school Local Schools

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Golborne Community Primary School

Good307 pupils0.1 km
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St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School

Good207 pupils0.6 km
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All Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, Wigan

Outstanding245 pupils0.6 km
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Golborne High School

Outstanding1061 pupils1.0 km
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Lowton West Primary School

Good418 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Wok In Chippy0.7 km
  • Aroma0.3 km
  • Bubbles0.3 km
  • Church Street Chippy0.5 km
  • Deli-Licious0.6 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • All Saints Food Bank Golborne0.4 km
  • AM To PM Convenience Store0.9 km
  • House of Balloons & Events0.3 km
  • Jenkinson's Butchers0.3 km
  • P & S Late Shop0.1 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • All Saints Catholic Club0.4 km
  • The Millstone0.2 km
  • Golborne Community(Members) Club0.2 km
  • Sycamore Golf Centre1.0 km
  • Golborne Community Bowling Club0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Lindley Outside Catering Ltd0.2 km
  • Sir Charles Napier0.3 km
  • Tree Top Play & Party Cafe0.5 km
  • Work Space Hub0.5 km
  • Don Pino Restaurant0.2 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • B & M Stores0.4 km
  • Asda Superstore (Golborne)0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newton-Le-Willows2.9 km
  • Earlestown3.8 km
  • Bryn3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Grimshaw Street0.1 km
  • Grimshaw Street0.1 km
  • Salisbury Street0.2 km
  • Salisbury Street0.2 km
  • Railway Road0.3 km