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Golborne

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

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Golborne Population

8,267

Population density

2,934.3 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

28.31(-24%)

Anti-social behaviour

17.42(-3%)

Criminal damage and arson

10.16(+13%)

Public order

7.74(-24%)

Burglary

6.29(+14%)

North West average

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

Economics

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

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 95 recent sales, the median property price is £169,950 in Golborne area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £465,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	14	£287,500	£172,000	£230,000	£313,750	£409,750
Flats	9	£100,000	£77,400	£85,000	£105,000	£114,980
Semi-Detached	42	£185,000	£106,250	£151,250	£225,250	£266,150
Terraced	30	£141,250	£86,350	£121,250	£165,250	£224,900

10 years median price trend in Golborne

All postcodes in Golborne

WA33QY

Moreton Close

WA33NJ

Millstone Court

WA33TD

Slaidburn Crescent

WA33SG

Elm Avenue

WA33HR

Twist Avenue

WA33TJ

Church Street

WA33NH

Cliftonmill Meadows

WA33BT

High Street

WA33NP

Peter Street

WA33QB

Bridge Street

WA33BB

Summercroft Close

WA33LW

Barrowdale Road

WA33QQ

Whitlow Avenue

WA33SS

Park Avenue

WA33HW

Windsor Road

WA33UN

Ashton Road

WA33BE

School Terrace

WA33ED

Derby Road

WA33WF

Sandling Drive

WA33GZ

Barwell Close

WA33TB

Whitefield Close

WA33JZ

Pine Grove

WA33RX

Harvey Lane

WA33TL

Church Street

WA33JP

Holcombe Avenue

WA33WE

Swanfield Walk

WA33RD

Gawsworth Road

WA33SP

Edge Green Lane

WA33WL

Summercroft Close

WA33PX

Bridge Street

WA33AL

Stirrup Field

WA33SE

Sycamore Avenue

WA33QJ

Mill Street

WA33LB

Windsor Road

WA33PQ

Dean Road

WA33NX

Barn Lane

WA33RB

Gawsworth Road

WA33EF

Lowton Road

WA33JF

Manor Court

WA33RT

Highfield Avenue

WA33XN

Wilsford Close

WA33LH

Briar Road

WA33DQ

Charles Street

WA33QR

Helen Street

WA33WQ

Pennybutts Close

WA33GS

Kid Glove Road

WA33UL

Ashton Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail