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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

WA33TL

Church Street

WA33SZ

Gisburn Avenue

WA32DU

Roadside Court

WA33NS

Barn Lane

WA33DZ

Derby Road

WA33YN

East Meadow Close

WA33ER

Pennine Lane

WA32HD

Scott Road

WA33TY

Ashton Road

WA33EA

West Avenue

WA33LN

Barrowdale Road

WA33XP

Rochester Close

WA33EP

Pennine Lane

WA33QL

Harvey Lane

WA33US

Dawlish Way

WA33LU

Hazel Grove

WA33QJ

Mill Street

WA33RH

Halewood Avenue

WA33PJ

Kings Road

WA33RX

Harvey Lane

WA33NY

Legh Street

WA33EZ

Pennine Lane

WA32HX

Ivanhoe Avenue

WA33PL

Caunce Avenue

WA33BZ

High Street

WA33DB

Charles Street

WA33HN

Lowton Road

WA33RT

Highfield Avenue

WA33RE

Ringley Avenue

WA33UG

Lightshaw Lane

WA32EF

Slag Lane

WA32HZ

Slag Lane

WA33QT

Oakfield Avenue

WA31BZ

Slag Lane

WA33NA

Hereford Avenue

WA33LP

Naylor Avenue

WA33AF

Queen Street

WA33WP

Orford Close

WA33AX

High Street

WA33LY

Ivy Road

WA33UW

Dove Street

WA33SL

Lilac Road

WA33QS

Hell Nook

WA33SW

Bank Street

WA33UA

Wigan Road

WA32ET

Hilary Avenue

WA33XB

Manley Avenue

WA33UY

Ashton Road

WA33QA

Bridge Street

WA33ET

Rimington Avenue

WA33YQ

Farmers Meadow

WA32ES

Burley Avenue

WA33HS

Windsor Road

WA33EG

Lowton Road

WA31BS

Slag Lane

WA33RN

Bank Street

WA33BT

High Street

WA33PZ

Bridge Street

WA33SY

Linton Avenue

WN48XP

Golborne Road

WA33ST

Park Avenue

WA32HG

Abbotsford Close

WA33LW

Barrowdale Road

WA33GX

Bank Street

WA33DY

Heywood Avenue

WA33RQ

Halewood Avenue

WA33JX

Manor Avenue

WA32HT

Ashwell Avenue

WA33AR

Worsley Street

WA33JU

Manor Avenue

WA33LL

Barrowdale Road

WA33WD

Hartswell Close

WA33NH

Cliftonmill Meadows

WA120HU

Newton Lane

WA33XJ

Cottesmore Way

WA32EU

Lincoln Avenue

WA33PW

Mitchell Street

WA33UR

Ashton Road

WA33QG

Harvey Lane

WA33BU

High Street

WA33BY

Railway Road

Data Sources

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