WA3 3YE is a mixed residential area on Wearhead Close, 0.4km from Bank Heath in Golborne. Administratively it sits within Golborne and Lowton West ward and the Leigh constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Property: Average house prices are around £280k.
Census 2021 statistics for WA3 3YE are sourced from Output Area E00032132 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEARHEAD CLOSE, WA3 3YE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEARHEAD CLOSE, WA3 3YE.
295
42
£ 35,900 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates WA3 3YE — age 42, 90% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 3YE. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 273,000
6 sales · Mean £ 268,666
Semi-Detached
£ 162,000
1 sales · Mean £ 162,000
school Local Schools
Golborne Community Primary School
All Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, Wigan
St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School
Golborne High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Golborne Community(Members) Club0.7 km
- Golborne Community Bowling Club0.6 km
- All Saints Catholic Club0.6 km
- The Millstone0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Don Pino Restaurant0.7 km
- Haydock Park Golf Club0.9 km
- McDonalds Restaurants0.9 km
- Suhana Indian Restaurant0.8 km
- Cakeaway0.8 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Chippy Bar0.7 km
- Farz's0.8 km
- Panda Chef Chinese Take Away0.7 km
- Kebab King0.7 km
- Aroma0.9 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Khurmi's Off Licence0.7 km
- All Saints Food Bank Golborne1.0 km
- House of Balloons & Events0.7 km
- Jenkinson's Butchers0.7 km
- P & S Late Shop0.8 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Stonecross Table Table0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- B & M Stores0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newton-Le-Willows2.2 km
- Earlestown3.2 km
- Bryn4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Barn Lane0.2 km
- Barn Lane0.2 km
- Legh Street0.3 km
- Legh Street0.3 km
- Queen Anne0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: WA33YE · Data under Open Government Licence