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About

Lowton sits on the eastern edge of the Wigan borough, bordering the greenbelt of Greater Manchester. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of interwar semis, post-war estates, and more recent developments. Its landscape is defined by pockets of mature woodland and the open fields of Lowton Common, which separate its distinct neighbourhoods.

The community is served by local shops and schools clustered around Newton Road. A notable local landmark is the sandstone tower of St. Luke's Church, which overlooks the older part of the village. The area retains a strong sense of its past as a coal mining district, with several former colliery sites now repurposed as recreational land.

Area overview

On average Lowton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lowton is £51,625 per year. There are 3 schools in Lowton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lowton is home to around 8,956 people, with a population density of about 986.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lowton Population
8,956
Population density
986.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.54(-50%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.95(-36%)
Burglary
5.02(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.91(-45%)
Vehicle crime
4.8(-20%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,491
94.83%
Other White
101
1.13%
African
56
0.63%
Chinese
52
0.58%
Irish
44
0.49%
Total population: 8,954

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,436
32.65%
Level 3 (A level)
1,494
20.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,122
15.04%
No qualifications
1,074
14.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
688
9.22%
Total 16+ residents: 7,461

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,619
42.15%
Owns outright
1,513
39.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
299
7.78%
Social rents from council
206
5.36%
Other social rented
79
2.06%
Total households: 3,841

Property prices in Lowton

Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Lowton area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,400 up to £1,050,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lowton 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 Lowton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached73£340,000
Flats2£81,200
Semi-Detached69£250,000
Terraced15£160,000

10 years median price trend in Lowton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lowton.

All postcodes in Lowton

WA33HD

Pendle Road

WA31JS

Grange Close

WA31JU

Newton Road

WA32AB

Slag Lane

WA32PY

Ashwood Avenue

WA33JB

Ullswater Road

WA31HE

Newton Road

WA32HP

Unsworth Avenue

WA32SW

Meadow Green Place

WA32PX

Church Lane

WA32RZ

Church Lane

WA32SN

Heath House Close

WA33HE

Chatburn Avenue

WA31JR

Stone Cross Lane South

WA32JA

Slag Lane

WA33TY

Ashton Road

WA32HG

Abbotsford Close

WA32QY

Bromley Avenue

WA33BF

Poplar Street

WA33ZA

Mckenna Close

WA32EL

Crow Wood Road

WA33HQ

Langdale Avenue

WA31HL

Lime Grove

WA32ED

Slag Lane

WA32JT

Meadway

WA32LG

Durrell Way

WA32TZ

Sudbrook Close

WA33YX

Grainey Berry Field

WA32EW

Sawley Avenue

WA32RY

Newlands Drive

WA33ET

Rimington Avenue

WA31BU

Slag Lane

WA31NZ

Newton Road

WA32RH

Church Lane

WA33EW

Lowton Road

WA33YN

East Meadow Close

WA31JB

Heath Lane

WA31BP

Saddle Tree Fold

WA32JJ

Sarsfield Avenue

WA33UF

Wigan Road

WA31HJ

Lynwood Avenue

WA31LT

Newton Road

WA32GP

Slag Lane

WA32HJ

Marmion Close

WA32HR

Woodvale Drive

WA32JY

Garton Drive

WA32LQ

Stein Avenue

WA33EH

Lowton Road

WA33EJ

Rothwell Road

WA33YY

Sherman Hill Close

WA31BT

Slag Lane

WA31NY

Highfield Lane

WA31PD

Newton Road

WA32HZ

Slag Lane

WA32TR

Garton Drive

WA31HQ

Lime Grove

WA32GS

Brambling Way

WA32JG

Scott Road

WA32RW

Rosedale Avenue

WA32TG

Turret Hall Drive

WA33EN

Waterworks Houses

WA33EZ

Pennine Lane

WA33YT

Grassfield Close

WA120HX

Newton Lane

WA32HD

Scott Road

WA32JU

Thornbush Close

WA32JZ

Merchants Crescent

WA32UA

Coningsby Gardens

WA32UJ

Thompson Farm Meadow

WA33ES

Derwent Avenue

WA33HJ

Lowton Road

WA31LS

Winwick Lane

WA32ER

Balmoral Avenue

WA32QQ

Lunehurst

WA32DT

Rectory Avenue

WA32HW

The Grove

WA32SE

Stone Cross Lane North

WA33TS

Ashton Road

Data Sources

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