Postcode Analysis Wigan, North West

WIGAN ROAD, WA3 3TZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WIGAN ROAD, WA3 3TZ.

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Population

124

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

63%

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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. WA3 3TZ spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

WA3 3TZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wigan Road, 0.9km from Edge Green in Golborne. Administratively it sits within Golborne and Lowton West ward and the Leigh constituency.

For families considering a move, WA3 3TZ represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for WA3 3TZ are sourced from Output Area E00181426 (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 3TZ. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

63%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 135,000

7 sales · Mean £ 124,021

school Local Schools

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Golborne High School

Outstanding1061 pupils0.6 km
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St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School

Good207 pupils0.7 km
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All Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, Wigan

Outstanding245 pupils0.9 km
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Golborne Community Primary School

Good307 pupils1.0 km
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Lowton West Primary School

Good418 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Vinys Discount Store and Off Licence0.9 km
  • H Pimblett1.0 km
  • Khurmi's Off Licence0.9 km
  • All Saints Food Bank Golborne0.7 km
  • House of Balloons & Events1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Golborne Parkside Sports & Community Club,0.9 km
  • Golborne Community(Members) Club0.9 km
  • Sycamore Golf Centre0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • The Colliery Coffee House & Bar0.9 km
  • Don Pino Restaurant1.0 km
  • Hooton Newsagents0.3 km
  • Suhana Indian Restaurant0.9 km
  • Wigan & Leigh People First0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Heaven n Health1.0 km
  • Wok's Cooking0.7 km
  • Chippy Bar0.9 km
  • Farz's0.9 km
  • Panda Chef Chinese Take Away0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda Superstore (Golborne)0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newton-Le-Willows3.8 km
  • Bryn3.9 km
  • Earlestown4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Ashton Road0.0 km
  • Ashton Road0.0 km
  • May Street0.2 km
  • May Street0.2 km
  • Rothwell Gardens0.3 km