Postcode WA3 2HL 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 moderate crime levels. The average income of residents in Lowton is £46,700 per year. The nearest station is Newton-Le-Willows located about 2.5 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 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 low crime rate.
Approximately 8.7% 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 2HL.
Lowton near WA3 2HL 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Braithwaite Park | Medium | Walking directions to Braithwaite Park |
| 0.3 mi | Braithwaite Park | Medium | Walking directions to Braithwaite Park |
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 2HL postcode area, located within Lowton, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.