Postcode WA3 2AN is located in a major urban area, within the Lowton East 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 36.8 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 2.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Lowton Common has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,002 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 45% least deprived areas in England.
Lowton Common has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.6% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 244 ft away from WA3 2AN.
Lowton Common near WA3 2AN 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 2.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 235 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Lowton East area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,400 up to £1,050,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 108 | £350,001 |
| Flats | 6 | £100,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 76 | £226,250 |
| Terraced | 45 | £168,000 |
10 year median price trend in Lowton East
In the WA3 2AN postcode area, located within Lowton Common, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA3 2AN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | Newton Road, Wigan, WA3 2AQ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Global Convenience Store | Newton Road, Wigan, WA3 1EB | Walking directions to Global Convenience Store |
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: 01/01/2026.