Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

SANKEY STREET, WA3 3NL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANKEY STREET, WA3 3NL.

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Population

417

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 35,900 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates WA3 3NL — age 37, 39% ownership, 60% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £150k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 40.0% year-on-year.

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

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

This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Property: With prices averaging £150k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 40.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for WA3 3NL are sourced from Output Area E00032163 (shared with 23 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 3NL. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.3%
Asian / British Asian5.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 46%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 135,000

3 sales · Mean £ 145,000

Semi-Detached

£ 160,000

1 sales · Mean £ 160,000

school Local Schools

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Golborne Community Primary School

Good307 pupils0.0 km
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All Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, Wigan

Outstanding245 pupils0.5 km
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St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School

Good207 pupils0.6 km
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Golborne High School

Outstanding1061 pupils1.0 km
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Lowton West Primary School

Good418 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Wok In Chippy0.9 km
  • Aroma0.3 km
  • Bubbles0.2 km
  • Church Street Chippy0.6 km
  • Deli-Licious0.4 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 & Events0.2 km
  • Jenkinson's Butchers0.2 km
  • P & S Late Shop0.3 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Stonecross Table Table1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • All Saints Catholic Club0.2 km
  • The Millstone0.2 km
  • Golborne Community(Members) Club0.1 km
  • Golborne Community Bowling Club0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Lindley Outside Catering Ltd0.1 km
  • Sir Charles Napier0.2 km
  • Tree Top Play & Party Cafe0.3 km
  • Work Space Hub0.4 km
  • Don Pino Restaurant0.1 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • B & M Stores0.3 km
  • Asda Superstore (Golborne)0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newton-Le-Willows2.8 km
  • Earlestown3.8 km
  • Bryn4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Salisbury Street0.1 km
  • Salisbury Street0.1 km
  • John Street0.2 km
  • Grimshaw Street0.2 km
  • Grimshaw Street0.2 km