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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 42 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
42
Deprivation level
3/10
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
18.42(-51%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.95(-33%)
Burglary
5.02(-9%)
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 155 recent sales, the median property price is £276,500 in Lowton area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,400 up to £690,000.

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
Terraced12£165,500
Detached72£349,000
Flats3£126,000
Semi-Detached68£251,500

10 years median price trend in Lowton

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

All postcodes in Lowton

WA31JP

Stone Cross Lane South

WA32JH

Beardsmore Drive

WA32GR

Curlew Close

WA32HJ

Marmion Close

WA33TZ

Wigan Road

WA32EF

Slag Lane

WA32QZ

Church Lane

WA33HD

Pendle Road

WA32LJ

Hudson Grove

WA33YL

Hayfield Close

WA32JT

Meadway

WA31BP

Saddle Tree Fold

WA32HW

The Grove

WA32EA

Holtswell Close

WA33HA

Bowland Avenue

WA32SJ

Heath Lane

WA32UF

Field Meadow Close

WA33HG

Rivington Avenue

WA32HF

Rokeby Avenue

WA33HF

Pennine Lane

WA31JB

Heath Lane

WA32DS

Golborne Road

WA32SD

Stone Cross Lane North

WA32EH

Slag Lane

WA32RQ

Rutland Avenue

WA120HU

Newton Lane

WA32QJ

Tarnway

WA32HU

Brignall Grove

WA32QE

Church Lane

WA33EQ

Lowton Road

WA31PA

Moss Lane

WA32HA

Canterbury Avenue

WA32RL

Upwood Road

WA32HX

Ivanhoe Avenue

WA31JE

Newton Road

WA32SL

The Stocks Court

WA32HR

Woodvale Drive

WA31BX

Slag Lane

WA32EG

Grampian Way

WA31JT

Stone Cross Lane South

WA32SG

Stone Cross Lane North

WA33EL

Lowton Road

WA32QQ

Lunehurst

WA32HE

Waverley Road

WA33EH

Lowton Road

WA32LS

Ballantyne Way

WA32JP

Allerby Way

WA32GE

Redstart Close

WA33YN

East Meadow Close

WA33TW

Church Street

WA32TP

Raydale Close

WA33YW

Edwards Trumble Meadow

WA31PF

Newton Road

WA32GU

Lapwing Close

WA32FY

Braithwaite Road

WA32RB

Woodford Avenue

WA32BX

Croft Green Close

WA32GH

Stonechat Close

WA33UB

Golborne & Lowton West

WA32GX

Wood Sorrel Way

WA33HE

Chatburn Avenue

WA32PS

Woodford Avenue

WA32TE

Brook Lynn Avenue

WA32EX

Ivy House Road

WA32GJ

Foxglove Close

WA32HQ

Scott Road

WA32GQ

Scott Road

WA32PX

Church Lane

WA32XB

Little Lowes Meadow

WA32ER

Balmoral Avenue

WA32RG

Southwell Close

WA31NY

Highfield Lane

WA32DW

Fieldacre Close

WA33BF

Poplar Street

WA32EE

Laurel Grove

WA33UJ

Lightshaw Lane

WA32JU

Thornbush Close

WA32JY

Garton Drive

Data Sources

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