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 153 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 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 | 27 | £311,995 |
| Flats | 10 | £95,550 |
| Semi-Detached | 77 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 39 | £143,000 |
10 year median 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.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA3 2BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Stone Cross Lane North, Wigan, WA3 2SA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.