Postcode WA3 2ET 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 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 nearest station is Newton-Le-Willows, about 2.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Braithwaite Park.
Lowton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,812 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.
Lowton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.3 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 7.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lowton is £51,625 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA3 2ET.
Lowton near WA3 2ET 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Braithwaite Park | Medium | Walking directions to Braithwaite Park |
| 0.3 mi | Braithwaite Park | Medium | Walking directions to Braithwaite Park |
Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £219,975 (about £239 per square foot) in Golborne & Lowton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £485,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £324,950 | £293 |
| Semi-Detached | 75 | £220,000 | £248 |
| Terraced | 29 | £147,000 | £179 |
| Flats | 9 | £100,000 | £155 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £313,800 | £97,500 | £217,500 | £142,000 |
| 2026 | £338,750 | — | £205,000 | £146,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £295 | £155 | £244 | £180 |
| 2026 | £292 | — | £243 | £176 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA3 2ET.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2026 | 6, Hilary Avenue, Warrington, WA3 2ET | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £300,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 31, Hilary Avenue, Warrington, WA3 2ET | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £279,995 | |
| 21 May 2026 | 6, Burley Avenue, Warrington, WA3 2ES | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £225,500 | |
| 27 Feb 2025 | 5, Sawley Avenue, Warrington, WA3 2EW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2025 | 12, Balmoral Avenue, Warrington, WA3 2ER | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £270,000 |
In the WA3 2ET postcode area, located within Lowton, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA3 2ET
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Stone Cross Lane North, Wigan, WA3 2SA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | AM To PM Convenience Store | 45 Windsor Road, Warrington, WA3 3LB | Walking directions to AM To PM 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.
Elected local representatives for WA3 2ET, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Susan Jayne Frame
Golborne & Lowton West - Elected 7 May 2026
Jo Platt
Leigh and Atherton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA3 2ET records about 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary.
The median sale price around WA3 2ET in Lowton is £219,975 (about £239 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to WA3 2ET, including Lowton West Primary School (Good), Golborne High School (Outstanding) and St Luke's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WA3 2ET scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,812 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Leigh and Atherton covering WA3 2ET is Jo Platt (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Susan Jayne Frame (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.