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Golborne

About

Golborne is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Greater Manchester. Located near the border with Cheshire, it lies approximately 10 miles east of Warrington and 15 miles west of Manchester. The area is well-connected by road, with the A580 East Lancashire Road passing through it, providing links to nearby towns and cities. Golborne has a mix of residential and industrial areas, with local amenities including shops, schools, and parks.

The town has a strong community feel, with events and activities often held at Golborne Parkside Sports Club. The nearby Pennington Flash Country Park offers outdoor recreation, with walking trails and wildlife spotting opportunities. Golborne’s history includes coal mining, and remnants of its industrial past can still be seen in the landscape. The area provides a balance of urban convenience and access to green spaces.

Area overview

On average Golborne has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 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 of residents in Golborne is £35,900 per year. There are 3 schools in Golborne: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

3/10

Social housing

17.2%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Golborne Population

8,267

Population density

2,934.3 per km²

Demographics

British

7,784

94.12%

Other White

152

1.84%

African

0.51%

Irish

0.48%

Other Asian

0.42%

Total population: 8,270

Housing

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 76 recent sales, the median property price is £159,950 in Golborne area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £380,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	7	£241,000	£94,100	£169,000	£305,000	£360,500
Flats	7	£81,000	£64,500	£76,750	£86,300	£122,530
Semi-Detached	35	£188,500	£111,260	£147,975	£212,500	£251,600
Terraced	27	£143,000	£100,100	£128,000	£175,750	£221,300

10 years price trend in Golborne

All postcodes in Golborne

WA33XS

Millfield Park

WA33AG

Worsley Street

WA33DL

Heath Street

WA33GT

Bridge Bank Close

WA33JT

Holly Road

WA33LZ

Tewkesbury Road

WA33NR

Barn Lane

WA33QQ

Whitlow Avenue

WA33QX

Watson Avenue

WA33RL

Edge Green Lane

WA33TG

Golborne

WA33TR

Hepworth Close

WA33YD

Maryfield Close

WA33AY

Dam Lane

WA33DE

Beech Road

WA33DJ

Heath Street

WA33EB

East Avenue

WA33JL

Derby Road

WA33LE

Derby Road

WA33LH

Briar Road

WA33PJ

Kings Road

WA33PT

Park Road

WA33RA

Dunham Avenue

WA33SA

Bank Street

WA33SQ

Sycamore Avenue

WA33YB

Ladybarn Avenue

WA33AJ

Talbot Street

WA33DU

Elliott Avenue

WA33LD

Derby Road

WA33NG

Thornfield Close

WA33QD

Golborne

WA33TD

Slaidburn Crescent

WA32DP

Golborne Road

WA33AX

John Street

WA33BE

School Street

WA33BZ

Golborne

WA33NH

Cliftonmill Meadows

WA33PP

Barn Lane

WA33QW

Harvey Lane

WA33SG

Elm Avenue

WA33SL

Lilac Road

WA33XN

Wilsford Close

WA33AP

Wood Street

WA33AW

Tanner's Lane

WA33LL

Barrowdale Road

WA33LY

Ivy Road

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/09/2025.

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