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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.

All postcodes in Lowton East

WA32UD

Lea Green Close

WA32GH

Stonechat Close

WA32GT

Speedwell Close

WA32UQ

Bramblefield Close

WA31LP

Newton Road

WA32LU

Alder Road

WA34BA

Wilton Lane

WA32DD

Rowan Avenue

WA32SJ

Heath Lane

WA32PU

Broughton Avenue

WA32RG

Southwell Close

WA32QX

Alderley Avenue

WA31BG

Sandy Lane

WA31LA

Newton Road

WA31BB

Sandy Lane

WA32LH

Garton Drive

WN73PS

Hallworthy Close

WA32QT

Martland Avenue

WA31HD

Newton Road

WA32PQ

Cranham Avenue

WA31LE

East Lancashire Road

WA31JR

Stone Cross Lane South

WA32UE

Stoneacre Close

WN73GP

Walter Leigh Way

WA31NY

Highfield Lane

WA31HP

Heathmoor Avenue

WA31LR

Winwick Lane

WA31FT

Cotswold Gardens

WA31LQ

Kenyon Lane

WA32NR

Clayton Avenue

WA31EH

Newton Road

WA32AG

Enterprise Way

WA32PR

Broughton Avenue

WA32LS

Ballantyne Way

WA32QL

Ridgeway

WA32HW

The Grove

WA32JB

Lichfield Avenue

WA31EL

Newton Road

WA31DD

Barford Drive

WA32TZ

Sudbrook Close

WA32RP

Longton Avenue

WA31DH

Sandy Lane

WA32NU

Bradwell Road

WA32DX

Southacre Drive

WA31HZ

The Limes

WA32DF

Rowan Avenue

WA32UP

Eldermere Close

WN73QT

Medway Close

WA32RB

Woodford Avenue

WA32GG

Whinchat Close

WA31JD

Newton Road

WA32JJ

Sarsfield Avenue

WA32BH

Newton Road

WN73QG

St Helens Road

WA31AD

Green House Close

WA32QQ

Lunehurst

WA31EE

Chapel Walk

WA31AU

Pocket Nook Lane

WA32NH

Elm Tree Road

WA31FW

Crompton Way

WA32BS

Planewood Gardens

WA32NG

Fir Tree Avenue

WA32GJ

Foxglove Close

WA32AJ

Hesketh Meadow Lane

WA31BD

Sandy Lane

WA31DU

Newton Road

WA31AE

Pocket Nook Lane

WA32SX

Stirrups Farm Road

WA32GL

Mullein Close

WA32TT

Sandfield Close

WA32TY

Haywood Close

WA32AL

Newton Road

WA32NY

Bradwell Road

WA32BJ

Kings Avenue

WA32JY

Garton Drive

WA32JN

Santon Drive

WA32JP

Allerby Way

WA32SQ

Stone Cross Lane North

WA32TB

Lane Head Avenue

WA31EX

Finchdale Gardens

WA32JF

Chester Avenue

WA31HF

Newton Road

WA32GU

Lapwing Close

WA32PT

Mirfield Close

WA32SN

Heath House Close

WA31EG

Canaan

WA31NW

Winton Road

WA32UL

Hazelfield Gardens

WA32RX

Ridgewell Avenue

WN73QP

Arlington Drive

WA32DJ

Bainbridge Avenue

WA31JP

Stone Cross Lane South

WA32HY

Braithwaite Road

WA32SW

Meadow Green Place

WA32QE

Church Lane

WA31BU

Slag Lane

WA32LW

Tyrer Walk

WA32JH

Beardsmore Drive

WA32PH

Malton Avenue

WA32LB

Oaklands Road

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.