Postcode WA3 2GA 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 area. It has very low deprivation level. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels. The average income of residents in Lowton is £46,700 per year. The nearest station is Newton-Le-Willows located about 2.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Braithwaite Park.
Lowton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,694 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 4% least deprived areas in England.
Lowton has a very low crime rate.
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 of residents in Lowton is £46,700 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA3 2GA.
Lowton near WA3 2GA 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Braithwaite Park | Medium | Walking directions to Braithwaite Park |
| 0.1 mi | Braithwaite Park | Medium | Walking directions to Braithwaite Park |
Based on 227 recent sales, the median property price is £254,000 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 | 107 | £350,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £100,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 70 | £228,725 |
| Terraced | 44 | £173,000 |
10 year median price trend in Lowton East
In the WA3 2GA postcode area, located within Lowton, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA3 2GA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Stone Cross Lane North, Wigan, WA3 2SA | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Go Local | 19 Bradwell Road, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 2NY | Walking directions to Go Local |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.