Property profile

281Slag Lane, Lowton

WA3 2AB

Golborne & Lowton West

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Map showing 281, Slag Lane, Lowton, Warrington

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Estimated sale price

£415,000

Detached sold in Golborne & Lowton West

The box shows the middle 50% of detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold15 Mar 2018
£285,000Change since last sale: +£131,000 (+46%)
Annualised change
+4.5% per yearWigan annualised change (detached) since 2018: +5.2% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £291 per sq ft
£304 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£13 per sq ft (+4.5%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Golborne & Lowton West
£324,975Estimate vs local median: +£91,000 (+28%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeBungalow / Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1950-1966
Floor area127 m² / 1,366 sq ft
Rooms7 habitable / 7 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection11 May 2010

Sales history

DatePriceChange
15 Mar 2018£285,000+22%
17 Sept 2010£234,000-

Local market

Property prices in Golborne & Lowton West

Median price: £213,000
Price per sq ft: £239
Sales (last 12 months): 135
Typical range (middle 50%): £156K – £276K

Based on 135 recent sales, the median property price is £213,000 (about £239 per square foot) in Golborne & Lowton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £485,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Golborne & Lowton West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£324,975£291
Semi-Detached71£217,500£242
Terraced31£135,000£176
Flats5£105,000£155

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Golborne & Lowton West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Golborne & Lowton West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175,250£162,000£128,250£88,000
2017£185,000£61,250£125,000£89,500
2018£217,995£81,500£135,000£97,500
2019£249,995£70,000£147,500£90,000
2020£251,498£66,250£157,050£100,000
2021£269,995£74,500£165,000£110,000
2022£299,000£90,000£200,000£128,000
2023£316,000£90,000£205,000£139,950
2024£325,000£92,000£227,500£144,500
2025£315,500£97,500£219,975£140,500
2026£314,000—£211,250£137,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Golborne & Lowton West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Golborne & Lowton West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£161£166£141£107
2017£176£95£151£115
2018£203£121£169£114
2019£219£92£168£104
2020£221£121£183£114
2021£242£115£191£136
2022£257£127£226£160
2023£281£137£246£163
2024£277£150£251£173
2025£296£155£244£178
2026£287—£232£176
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Golborne & Lowton West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Golborne & Lowton West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA3 2AB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA3 2AB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Aug 20258, Garton Drive, Warrington, WA3 2LHDetachedLeasehold£280,000
10 Jul 202613, Merchants Crescent, Warrington, WA3 2JZSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
14 Apr 20264, Hague Bush Close, Warrington, WA3 2JRDetachedLeasehold£275,000
04 Jul 20258, Holly Bush Square, Warrington, WA3 2JXSemi-DetachedLeasehold£225,000
02 May 20259, Waverley Road, Warrington, WA3 2HEDetachedLeasehold£232,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
285, Slag Lane, Lowton, WarringtonLeasehold111 m²£260,000 (2021)
299, Slag Lane, Lowton, WarringtonLeasehold127 m²£270,500 (2018)
303, Slag Lane, Lowton, WarringtonFreehold155 m²£290,000 (2021)

Area insights for WA3 2AB

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Overview

Postcode WA3 2AB is located in a major urban area, within the Golborne & Lowton West area of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Lowton area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 80% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lowton is £51,625 per year. The median sale price in Golborne & Lowton West is £213,000 (around £239 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £155,500 and £275,750. The nearest station is Newton-Le-Willows, about 2.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Braithwaite Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
22
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Lowton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,756 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Lowton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4%

Approximately 4.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Lowton is £51,625 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA3 2AB.

Flood risk

No risk

Lowton near WA3 2AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Newton-Le-Willows located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA3 2AB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBraithwaite ParkMediumWalking directions to Braithwaite Park
0.3 miBraithwaite ParkMediumWalking directions to Braithwaite Park

Area Profile

Population
284
Population density
1,398.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
6.38(-83%)
Vehicle crime
4.78(-20%)
Burglary
3.99(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.19(-82%)
Other theft
2.39(-64%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
278
98.23%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1.06%
Other Asian
1
0.35%
Irish
1
0.35%
Total population: 283

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
75
31.65%
Level 3 (A level)
44
18.57%
No qualifications
37
15.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
14.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.13%
Total 16+ residents: 237

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
70
55.56%
Owns with a mortgage
44
34.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.76%
Social rents from council
4
3.17%
Other social rented
1
0.79%
Total households: 126

Schools

In the WA3 2AB postcode area, located within Lowton, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for WA3 2AB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimaryLowton West Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.5 miNot applicableGreen Meadow Independent Primary SchoolOther independent school
0.6 miPrimarySt Catherine's Catholic Primary School, LowtonVoluntary aided school

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby