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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

Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Golborne & Lowton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £465,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Golborne & Lowton West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£313,800
Flats9£100,000
Semi-Detached74£220,000
Terraced37£140,500

10 years median price trend in Golborne & Lowton West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Golborne & Lowton West.

All postcodes in Golborne & Lowton West

WA33QQ

Whitlow Avenue

WA33QX

Watson Avenue

WA33LT

Knowsley Avenue

WA33HY

Apple Dell Avenue

WA33DW

Jubilee Court

WA33BJ

High Street

WA33EX

Ullswater Road

WA33YR

Croft Field

WA33AW

Tanners Lane

WA33AB

Turton Street

WA33PS

Park Road

WA33TZ

Wigan Road

WA33DF

Charles Street

WA33XR

Barnham Close

WA32JQ

Haddon Road

WA33LX

Hazel Grove

WA33TU

May Street

WA33FN

Yew Tree Way

WA33GE

Justene Close

WA33TS

Ashton Road

WA33PF

Brook Street

WA32AB

Slag Lane

WA33NU

Barn Lane

WA33HE

Chatburn Avenue

WA33XN

Wilsford Close

WA32HL

Slag Lane

WA33YG

Rothwell Gardens

WA33XE

Millingford Avenue

WA33XA

Manley Avenue

WA33SS

Park Avenue

WA33BW

Salisbury Street

WA33YL

Hayfield Close

WA33TP

Church Street

WA32BU

Heath Field Close

WA33AQ

Lowerfield Gardens

WA33JS

Queens Drive

WA33NN

Talbot Street

WN48YG

Riding Lane

WA33UB

Golborne & Lowton West

WA33HH

Thirlmere Road

WA33AG

Worsley Street

WA33SJ

Sycamore Avenue

WA33UX

Ashton Road

WA33XG

Croft Avenue

WA33HR

Twist Avenue

WA33SX

Edge Green Lane

WA33DH

Barton Street

WA32HQ

Scott Road

WA33LQ

Ash Grove

WA33PY

Kirkstead Way

WA33BS

Heath Street

WA33HU

Lowton Road

WA33RR

Clarence Street

WA33BN

Heath Street

WA33PB

Pimblett Street

WA33RG

Halewood Avenue

WA33BG

High Street

WA33JR

Holly Road

WA32SA

Stone Cross Lane North

WA33DR

Beech Road

WA33HJ

Lowton Road

WA32HF

Rokeby Avenue

WA33DN

Rigby Street

WA33PH

Kings Road

WA33NW

Peter Street

WA33SR

Prescott Avenue

WA33YE

Wearhead Close

WA33UJ

Lightshaw Lane

WA32EY

Crow Wood Road

WA33ED

Derby Road

WA33YT

Grassfield Close

WA33BL

Nook Lane

WA33JB

Ullswater Road

WA33YA

Ladybarn Avenue

WA33LF

Oak Avenue

WA33WF

Sandling Drive

WA33SU

Edge Green Lane

WA33RL

Helen Street

WN48YA

Edge Green Road

WA31BT

Slag Lane

WA32HR

Woodvale Drive

WA33GZ

Barwell Close

WA33SB

Bank Street

WA33PP

Barn Lane

WA33EL

Lowton Road

WA33ZA

Mckenna Close

WA33RS

Harvey Lane

WA33JA

Lowton Road

WA32HE

Waverley Road

WA33YS

North Meadow Close

WA33RF

Gawsworth Road

WA33AP

Wood Street

WA33DG

Silcock Street

WA33SG

Elm Avenue

WA32HH

Scott Road

WA33TJ

Church Street

WA33BH

High Street

WA33TE

Church Green Gardens

WA33JH

Briar Walk

WA32EN

Hilary Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.