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About

Golborne is situated in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, near the borders of Cheshire and Greater Manchester. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including terraced homes and modern developments. Its landscape is characterised by its position near several motorway networks, which define its edges and connectivity.

A notable local landmark is the large, modern distribution warehouse for The Range, which occupies a significant plot near the East Lancashire Road. The area also contains several green spaces, such as the parkland around St. Thomas' Church, providing recreational areas within the urban setting.

Area overview

On average Golborne has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Golborne is £40,547 per year. There are 3 schools in Golborne: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Golborne is home to around 8,267 people, with a population density of about 2,934.3 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
17.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Golborne Population
8,267
Population density
2,934.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.55(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.42(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.16(+13%)
Public order
7.74(-23%)
Burglary
6.29(+13%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,784
94.12%
Other White
152
1.84%
African
42
0.51%
Irish
40
0.48%
Other Asian
35
0.42%
Total population: 8,270

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,547
23.19%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,465
21.96%
Level 3 (A level)
1,241
18.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,089
16.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
742
11.12%
Total 16+ residents: 6,670

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,107
30.73%
Owns with a mortgage
1,086
30.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
642
17.82%
Social rents from council
560
15.55%
Other social rented
111
3.08%
Total households: 3,602

Property prices in Golborne

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 in Golborne area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £380,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Golborne 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£280,000
Flats9£103,500
Semi-Detached38£176,000
Terraced27£142,000

10 years median price trend in Golborne

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

All postcodes in Golborne

WA33HR

Twist Avenue

WA33JW

Nook Lane

WA33NA

Hereford Avenue

WA33QL

Harvey Lane

WA33RS

Harvey Lane

WA33TA

Edge Green Lane

WA33NJ

Millstone Court

WA33QB

Bridge Street

WA33JX

Manor Avenue

WA33LB

Windsor Road

WA33PW

Mitchell Street

WA33PZ

Bridge Street

WA33SP

Edge Green Lane

WA33TQ

Bardney Avenue

WA33US

Dawlish Way

WA33AS

John Street

WA33LF

Oak Avenue

WA33UR

Ashton Road

WA33DP

Kid Glove Road

WA33LU

Hazel Grove

WA33PY

Kirkstead Way

WA33AH

Golborne & Lowton West

WA33FN

Yew Tree Way

WA33QA

Bridge Street

WA33PF

Brook Street

WA33RN

Bank Street

WA33UN

Ashton Road

WA33DQ

Charles Street

WA33EF

Lowton Road

WA33GX

Bank Street

WA33PQ

Dean Road

WA33QP

Sandy Lane

WA33SH

Willow Grove

WA33UU

Ashton Road

WA33DB

Charles Street

WA33FL

Grimshaw Court

WA33JZ

Pine Grove

WA33LW

Barrowdale Road

WA33NE

Nook Lane

WA33PR

Barn Lane

WA33BG

High Street

WA33BN

Heath Street

WA33DW

Jubilee Court

WA33ED

Derby Road

WA33HW

Windsor Road

WA33XP

Rochester Close

WA33DX

Heywood Avenue

WA33QN

Harvey Lane

WA33QT

Oakfield Avenue

WA33RR

Clarence Street

WA33RW

Edge Green Lane

WA33BY

Railway Road

WA33GS

Kid Glove Road

WA33HT

Lowton Road

WA33NS

Barn Lane

WA33RU

Springfield Avenue

WA33YE

Wearhead Close

WA33HP

Twist Avenue

WA33HS

Windsor Road

WA33NN

Talbot Street

WA33NX

Barn Lane

WA33RT

Highfield Avenue

WA33XE

Millingford Avenue

WA33DZ

Derby Road

WA33LG

Oak Avenue

WA33WA

Waltersgreen Crescent

WA33XR

Barnham Close

WA33AZ

Edburton Court

WA33DT

Heywood Avenue

WA33XL

Cottesmore Way

WA33JG

Nook Lane

WA33RF

Gawsworth Road

WA33RX

Harvey Lane

WA33XB

Manley Avenue

WA33DN

Rigby Street

WA33DR

Beech Road

WA33GF

Bridge Bank Close

WA33RD

Gawsworth Road

WA33ST

Park Avenue

WA33TN

Manor Street

WA33AF

Queen Street

WA33DD

Charles Street

WA33DH

Barton Street

WA33LN

Barrowdale Road

WA33NW

Peter Street

WA33JR

Holly Road

WA33LP

Naylor Avenue

WA33SS

Park Avenue

WA33PX

Bridge Street

WA33WD

Hartswell Close

WA33DG

Silcock Street

WA33SW

Bank Street

WA33WE

Swanfield Walk

WA33WL

Summercroft Close

WA33LS

Knowsley Avenue

WA33BT

High Street

WA33BU

High Street

WA33PA

Legh Street

WA33PS

Park Road

WA33RG

Halewood Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.