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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

WA33SD

Grimshaw Street

WA33TB

Whitefield Close

WA33XS

Millfield Park

WA33RJ

Helen Street

WA33AG

Worsley Street

WA33GT

Bridge Bank Close

WA33JT

Holly Road

WA33LZ

Tewkesbury Road

WA33NR

Barn Lane

WA33QQ

Whitlow Avenue

WA33RL

Helen Street

WA33TG

High Street

WA33YD

Maryfield Close

WA33DL

Heath Street

WA33QX

Watson Avenue

WA33TR

Hepworth Close

WA33AY

Dam Lane

WA33DE

Beech Road

WA33DJ

Heath Street

WA33LH

Briar Road

WA33PJ

Kings Road

WA33SQ

Sycamore Avenue

WA33EB

East Avenue

WA33JL

Derby Road

WA33LE

Derby Road

WA33RA

Dunham Avenue

WA33SA

Bank Street

WA33YB

Wilmot Drive

WA33AJ

Talbot Street

WA33DU

Elliott Avenue

WA33LD

Derby Road

WA33TD

Slaidburn Crescent

WA33NG

Thornfield Close

WA33QD

Bridge Street

WA32DP

Golborne Road

WA33AX

High Street

WA33BE

School Terrace

WA33SL

Lilac Road

WA33XN

Wilsford Close

WA33NH

Cliftonmill Meadows

WA33PP

Barn Lane

WA33QW

Harvey Lane

WA33SG

Elm Avenue

WA33AW

Tanners Lane

WA33LL

Barrowdale Road

WA33AP

Wood Street

WA33LY

Ivy Road

Data Sources

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