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Golborne & Lowton West

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About

Golborne & Lowton West is a ward in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, primarily consisting of the distinct communities of Golborne and Lowton. The area features a mix of residential housing, from Victorian terraces to more modern developments, alongside local retail centres serving daily needs. Industrial and commercial estates are present, particularly around the eastern edges, contributing to the local economy. The landscape includes pockets of green space and farmland, especially in the Lowton area, which retains a more semi-rural character compared to the urban density of Golborne town centre.

A notable local landmark is the historic St Luke's Church in Lowton, set within its own grounds. The ward is bordered by the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, which provides a route for recreation and wildlife. Transport links are defined by the A580 East Lancashire Road, a major arterial route running through the area. The overall environment is functional, with a focus on community facilities and practical infrastructure rather than tourist attractions.

Area overview

On average Golborne & Lowton West has high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 15.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Golborne & Lowton West is £44,111 per year. There are 5 schools in Golborne & Lowton West: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
15.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Golborne & Lowton West

Median price£219,975
Price per sq ft£239
Sales (last 12 months)140
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £277K

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £219,975 (about £239 per square foot) in Golborne & Lowton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £485,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Golborne & Lowton West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£324,950£293
Semi-Detached75£220,000£248
Terraced29£147,000£179
Flats9£100,000£155

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Golborne & Lowton West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Golborne & Lowton West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175,250£162,000£128,250£88,000
2017£185,000£61,250£125,000£89,500
2018£217,995£81,500£135,000£97,500
2019£249,995£70,000£147,500£90,000
2020£251,498£66,250£157,050£100,000
2021£269,995£74,500£165,000£110,000
2022£299,000£90,000£200,000£128,000
2023£316,000£90,000£205,000£139,950
2024£325,000£92,000£227,500£144,500
2025£313,800£97,500£217,500£142,000
2026£338,750£205,000£146,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Golborne & Lowton West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Golborne & Lowton West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£161£166£141£107
2017£176£95£151£115
2018£203£121£169£114
2019£219£92£168£104
2020£221£121£183£114
2021£242£115£191£136
2022£257£127£226£160
2023£281£137£246£163
2024£277£150£251£173
2025£295£155£244£180
2026£292£243£176
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Golborne & Lowton West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Golborne & Lowton West in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Golborne & Lowton West

What is the average house price in Golborne & Lowton West?

The median sale price in Golborne & Lowton West is £219,975 (about £239 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Golborne & Lowton West?

Golborne & Lowton West has 4 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 3 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Golborne & Lowton West?

Golborne & Lowton West scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Golborne & Lowton West sits around rank 12,580 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Golborne & Lowton West?

The average household income in Golborne & Lowton West is around £44,111 per year, and 16% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Golborne & Lowton West?

Golborne & Lowton West is represented by 1 elected councillor: Susan Jayne Frame (Reform UK).

All postcodes in Golborne & Lowton West

WA33JQ

Nook Lane

WA33LG

Oak Avenue

WA32HU

Brignall Grove

WA33DT

Heywood Avenue

WA32EQ

Cleveland Drive

WA33JP

Holcombe Avenue

WA32EP

Carlton Road

WA33LE

Derby Road

WA33EY

Ullswater Road

WA33AJ

Talbot Street

WA33QD

Bridge Street

WA33JG

Nook Lane

WA33YU

Mcpherson Place

WA120HZ

Warrington Road

WA33LS

Knowsley Avenue

WA32SG

Stone Cross Lane North

WA32ED

Slag Lane

WA32EE

Laurel Grove

WA33EJ

Rothwell Road

WA33YD

Maryfield Close

WA32EJ

Crow Wood Road

WA33BE

School Terrace

WA33RW

Edge Green Lane

WA33HD

Pendle Road

WA33PR

Barn Lane

WN48XT

Golborne Road

WA32DP

Golborne Road

WA33YP

East Field Drive

WA33DD

Charles Street

WA32HB

Slag Lane

WA32GQ

Scott Road

WA32DT

Rectory Avenue

WA33TD

Slaidburn Crescent

WA32DS

Golborne Road

WA33PT

Park Road

WA33LZ

Tewkesbury Road

WA33TT

Stewerton Close

WA33DL

Heath Street

WA33HP

Twist Avenue

WA33TW

Church Street

WA33GR

Kid Glove Road

WA33EU

Belmont Avenue

WA33QB

Bridge Street

WA33JD

Yew Tree Way

WA33DE

Beech Road

WA33RJ

Helen Street

WA33TG

High Street

WA33JJ

Derby Road

WA33QZ

Ringley Avenue

WA33HQ

Langdale Avenue

WA33LH

Briar Road

WA33NR

Barn Lane

WA33XD

Farefield Avenue

WA32HN

Slag Lane

WA33WB

Waltersgreen Crescent

WA33UH

Lightshaw Lane

WA33GS

Kid Glove Road

WA33YJ

Farm Croft Drive

WA33PG

Wakefield Street

WA33ES

Derwent Avenue

WA33SF

Sycamore Avenue

WA33SN

Bank Street

WA33BD

School Street

WA33WA

Waltersgreen Crescent

WA33DJ

Heath Street

WA33EQ

Lowton Road

WA32HJ

Marmion Close

WA33XS

Millfield Park

WA33QR

Helen Street

WA32SE

Stone Cross Lane North

WA33YW

Edwards Trumble Meadow

WA33ND

Worcester Avenue

WA33NG

Thornfield Close

WA33FT

Prescott Street

WA33TX

Golborne & Lowton West

WN48YB

Dam Lane

WA32JA

Slag Lane

WA33JE

Yew Tree Way

WA32EX

Ivy House Road

WA33EW

Lowton Road

WA33XL

Cottesmore Way

WA33AN

Tanner's Lane

WA31BX

Slag Lane

WA32EH

Slag Lane

WA33HG

Rivington Avenue

WA33UL

Ashton Road

WN48YF

Locker Lane

WA33JZ

Pine Grove

WA33XF

Millingford Avenue

WA33HF

Pennine Lane

WA33YX

Grainey Berry Field

WA33PN

Dale Road

WA33UF

Wigan Road

WA33RY

Dyer Street

WA33TB

Whitefield Close

WA33BF

Poplar Street

WA33JY

Lancaster Avenue

WA33EN

Waterworks Houses

WA33YH

Rothwell Gardens

WA33EH

Lowton Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.