Postcode WA3 1BZ is located in a major urban area, within the Golborne & Lowton West ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Lowton Common area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 33.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lowton Common is £47,897 per year. The nearest station is Newton-Le-Willows located about 3.4 miles away. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Crankwood Park.
Lowton Common has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,335 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
Lowton Common has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lowton Common is £47,897 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA3 1BZ.
Lowton Common near WA3 1BZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Newton-Le-Willows located about 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Crankwood Park | Small | Walking directions to Crankwood Park |
Based on 147 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Golborne & Lowton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £445,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £310,998 |
| Flats | 9 | £103,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 73 | £215,000 |
| Terraced | 35 | £142,000 |
10 year median price trend in Golborne & Lowton West
In the WA3 1BZ postcode area, located within Lowton Common, there are no schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Wigan district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.