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About

Lowton Common is a residential area located in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Greater Manchester. It sits southeast of Wigan town centre and is bordered by Golborne and Leigh. The area features a mix of housing, including semi-detached and terraced homes, with some green spaces and local amenities. Lowton Common is well-connected by roads like the A580 East Lancashire Road, providing easy access to nearby towns and cities.

The area has a community-focused atmosphere, with schools, shops, and pubs serving local residents. Nearby parks and walking paths offer outdoor recreation, while public transport links make commuting straightforward. Lowton Common retains a quiet, suburban feel while being close to larger urban centres like Wigan and Manchester.

Area overview

On average Lowton Common has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Lowton Common is £41,400 per year. There are 6 schools in Lowton Common: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Lowton Common Population

8,163

Population density

1,345.8 per km²

Demographics

British

7,695

94.24%

Other White

127

1.56%

Irish

0.61%

African

0.47%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.45%

Total population: 8,165

Housing

Owns outright

1,410

39.8%

Owns with a mortgage

1,304

36.8%

Private landlord or letting agency

368

10.39%

Social rents from council

262

7.39%

Other social rented

106

2.99%

Total households: 3,543

Property prices in Lowton Common

Based on 130 recent sales, the median property price is £229,975 in Lowton Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £595,000.

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 Lowton Common over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	57	£355,000	£208,000	£300,000	£402,500	£522,000
Flats	4	£100,000	£81,400	£91,000	£107,000	£111,800
Semi-Detached	35	£220,000	£126,985	£195,000	£244,500	£293,497
Terraced	34	£171,000	£100,825	£145,000	£183,750	£211,750

10 years median price trend in Lowton Common

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

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

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