Postcode WA3 2BU 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 area. It has moderate deprivation level. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels. The average income of residents in Lowton is £46,700 per year. The nearest station is Newton-Le-Willows located about 1.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Lowton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,171 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.
Lowton has a high crime rate.
Approximately 10.8% 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.
The average income of residents in Lowton is £46,700 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WA3 2BU.
Lowton near WA3 2BU 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 138 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 per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £303,500 |
| Flats | 7 | £81,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 74 | £216,250 |
| Terraced | 32 | £152,500 |
10 years price trend in Golborne & Lowton West
In the WA3 2BU postcode area, located within Lowton, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/09/2025.