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About

Lowton East is a residential ward situated in the eastern part of the Wigan metropolitan borough. The area is characterised by suburban housing developments, with a mix of semi-detached and detached properties. It contains local amenities such as shops and schools serving the community. The ward is bordered by the larger settlement of Leigh to the north and includes areas like Golborne Park.

A notable local feature is the presence of the Lowton Civic Hall, a community venue hosting various events. The ward's landscape includes some green spaces and fields, particularly towards its southern edges. Transport links include the A580 East Lancashire Road, which runs along the northern boundary. The area maintains a distinct identity separate from the nearby town centre.

Area overview

On average Lowton East has low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 7.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lowton East is £49,445 per year. There are 6 schools in Lowton East: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
7.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Lowton East

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£277
Sales (last 12 months)196
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £350K

Based on 196 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £277 per square foot) in Lowton East area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £906,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lowton East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached80£355,000£311
Semi-Detached70£235,000£268
Terraced40£165,000£209
Flats6£100,000£171

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lowton East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lowton East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£211,500£87,000£138,000£97,500
2017£244,950£67,450£145,000£98,000
2018£231,950£89,950£165,000£110,500
2019£239,995£104,950£168,750£125,000
2020£258,995£104,950£175,000£136,000
2021£290,973£85,250£188,000£129,950
2022£329,995£92,000£225,000£169,950
2023£349,950£135,000£224,475£145,000
2024£360,000£132,500£225,000£157,250
2025£352,000£105,000£230,000£170,000
2026£320,000£87,500£242,500£164,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lowton East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lowton East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£174£176£174£128
2017£211£121£174£134
2018£219£150£197£147
2019£223£168£203£161
2020£232£168£209£197
2021£250£156£227£166
2022£279£175£268£215
2023£296£184£258£193
2024£302£226£251£193
2025£312£181£264£217
2026£302£155£288£205
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lowton East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lowton East in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Lowton East

What is the average house price in Lowton East?

The median sale price in Lowton East is £250,000 (about £277 per square foot) based on 196 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Lowton East?

Lowton East has 5 primary schools (4 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Lowton East?

Lowton East scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Lowton East sits around rank 22,488 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Lowton East?

The average household income in Lowton East is around £49,445 per year, and 7% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Lowton East?

Lowton East is represented by 1 elected councillor: Simon Smith (Reform UK).

All postcodes in Lowton East

WA31BN

Belle Vue

WA32XB

Little Lowes Meadow

WA32AX

Fulwood Road

WA31BY

Brook Lynn Avenue

WA32ND

Cherry Tree Road

WA31HA

Church Lane

WA31AX

Newton Road

WN73QH

The Poplars

WA32TL

Fordland Close

WA32US

Green Lawns Close

WA32NA

Birch Tree Road

WA32NZ

Wensley Road

WA32UB

Farmhouse Close

WN73TS

Lowton East

WA31PB

Newton Road

WA31HR

Heath Lane

WA31FQ

Lower Nook Meadow

WA31PA

Moss Lane

WA32PX

Church Lane

WA31PH

Newton Road

WA32FY

Braithwaite Road

WN73QX

Greenacres Close

WA32RD

Fir Tree Avenue

WA31ES

Glastonbury Avenue

WA31BW

Byrom Lane

WA32TS

The Sheilings

WA32LN

Blackburn Close

WA32LP

Scotia Walk

WA31NZ

Newton Road

WA32BQ

Newton Road

WA32DW

Fieldacre Close

WA32UT

Green Lawns Close

WA32BG

Newton Road

WA31AF

Carr Lane

WA32TW

Linbeck Grove

WA32TH

Windy Bank Avenue

WA31AP

Pocket Nook Lane

WA32LR

Chandler Way

WA32BY

Kings Avenue

WA32PJ

Elcombe Avenue

WA31HL

Lime Grove

WA32DY

South Meadow Close

WA31AJ

Moorfield Crescent

WA31HS

Newton Road

WA32LY

Alder Road

WA31AY

Brook Street

WA31ET

Glastonbury Avenue

WA32TX

Royston Close

WA32PY

Ashwood Avenue

WA32UG

Cabbala Gardens

WA32DH

Hopwood Close

WA31DL

Hayes Row

WN73QA

William Way

WN73QS

Canaan

WA32JE

Ripon Avenue

WA32QZ

Church Lane

WA32PE

Wensley Road

WA31EQ

Carr Green

WA31EF

Chapel Terrace

WA32NB

Cherry Tree Road

WA31LB

Newton Road

WA32JS

Upton Close

WA32AH

Hesketh Meadow Lane

WA32GW

Saffron Close

WA32JX

Holly Bush Square

WA32BZ

Beech Avenue

WA31AW

Newton Road

WA32DE

Larch Close

WA32QF

Aldcliffe

WA32GB

Plover Way

WA31DZ

Pond Street

WA32PA

Wensley Road

WA31JU

Newton Road

WA32GF

Bunting Close

WA32TJ

The Pipers

WA32SL

The Stocks Court

WA31LJ

Kenyon Lane

WA31PJ

Lowton Gardens

WA32TD

Stone Pit Close

WA31BL

Byrom Lane

WA31HN

Lime Grove

WA32AZ

Kenilworth Road

WA32QN

Thurlow

WA31BA

Sandy Lane

WA31LH

Kenyon Lane

WA32LZ

Alder Road

WA32AE

Norwood Avenue

WA37EH

Winwick Lane

WA31DR

Sandy Lane

WA32RR

Broadley Avenue

WA31EW

Newton Road

WA32BW

Meadow Cross Gardens

WN73PP

Milldale Road

WA32LF

Landor Close

WA32EA

Holtswell Close

WA32GS

Brambling Way

WA31JA

Heath Lane

WA32DA

Maple Avenue

WA32QG

Middlewood

WA32PF

Craven Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.