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.
WIGAN ROAD, WA3 3TZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WIGAN ROAD, WA3 3TZ.
124
46
£ 46,700 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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
Golborne High School
St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School
All Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, Wigan
Golborne Community Primary School
Lowton West Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Golborne Parkside Sports & Community Club,0.9 km
- Golborne Community(Members) Club0.9 km
- Sycamore Golf Centre0.8 km
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: WA33TZ · Data under Open Government Licence