Postcode WA3 2LS is located in a major urban area, within the Lowton East area of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Lowton area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 87% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lowton is £51,625 per year. The median sale price in Lowton East is £250,000 (around £274 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £195,000 and £340,000. The nearest station is Newton-Le-Willows, about 2.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Braithwaite Park.
Lowton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,094 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 2% least deprived areas in England.
Lowton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 14.3 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 2LS.
Lowton near WA3 2LS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Braithwaite Park | Medium | Walking directions to Braithwaite Park |
| 0.2 mi | Braithwaite Park | Medium | Walking directions to Braithwaite Park |
Based on 217 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £274 per square foot) in Lowton East area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,250 up to £906,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 86 | £352,000 | £312 |
| Semi-Detached | 82 | £238,000 | £276 |
| Terraced | 39 | £165,000 | £218 |
| Flats | 10 | £118,500 | £190 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £211,500 | £87,000 | £138,000 | £97,500 |
| 2017 | £244,950 | £67,450 | £145,000 | £98,000 |
| 2018 | £231,950 | £89,950 | £165,000 | £110,500 |
| 2019 | £239,995 | £104,950 | £168,750 | £125,000 |
| 2020 | £258,995 | £104,950 | £175,000 | £136,000 |
| 2021 | £290,973 | £85,250 | £188,000 | £129,950 |
| 2022 | £329,995 | £92,000 | £225,000 | £169,950 |
| 2023 | £349,950 | £135,000 | £224,475 | £145,000 |
| 2024 | £360,000 | £132,500 | £225,000 | £157,250 |
| 2025 | £350,001 | £100,000 | £230,000 | £173,000 |
| 2026 | £342,500 | £119,000 | £244,500 | £164,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £174 | £176 | £174 | £128 |
| 2017 | £211 | £121 | £174 | £134 |
| 2018 | £219 | £150 | £197 | £147 |
| 2019 | £223 | £168 | £203 | £161 |
| 2020 | £232 | £168 | £209 | £197 |
| 2021 | £250 | £156 | £227 | £166 |
| 2022 | £279 | £175 | £268 | £215 |
| 2023 | £296 | £184 | £258 | £193 |
| 2024 | £302 | £226 | £251 | £193 |
| 2025 | £313 | £178 | £265 | £220 |
| 2026 | £302 | £191 | £283 | £218 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA3 2LS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2026 | 3, Ballantyne Way, Warrington, WA3 2LS | Detached | Leasehold | £257,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2025 | 7, Sudbrook Close, Warrington, WA3 2TZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £232,500 | |
| 10 Jul 2026 | 3, Durrell Way, Warrington, WA3 2LG | Detached | Leasehold | £255,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 31, Durrell Way, Warrington, WA3 2LG | Detached | Leasehold | £352,000 | |
| 17 Feb 2026 | 3, Hudson Grove, Warrington, WA3 2LJ | Detached | Leasehold | £200,000 |
In the WA3 2LS postcode area, located within Lowton, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Green Meadow Independent Primary School | Other independent school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Nov 2024. | |
Green Meadow Independent Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 19 Nov 2024
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Jan 2014. | |
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Jan 2014
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Luke's CofE Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Feb 2013. | |
St Luke's CofE Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 19 Feb 2013
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA3 2LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Newton Road, Wigan, WA3 2AQ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Go Local | 19 Bradwell Road, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 2NY | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | East Lancashire Road, Lane Head, Warrington, WA3 2BE | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Wigan district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WA3 2LS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Simon Smith
Lowton East - Elected 7 May 2026
Jo Platt
Leigh and Atherton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA3 2LS records about 14 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 public order.
The median sale price around WA3 2LS in Lowton East is £250,000 (about £274 per square foot) based on 217 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to WA3 2LS, including Green Meadow Independent Primary School (Good), St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton (Good) and St Luke's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
WA3 2LS scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 32,094 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 2LS is Jo Platt (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Simon Smith (Reform UK).