Postcode WA3 2LX 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 Common area. It has high deprivation level. It has high deprivation and high crime levels. The average income of residents in Lowton Common is £41,400 per year. The nearest station is Newton-Le-Willows located about 2.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Braithwaite Park.
Lowton Common has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,453 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Lowton Common has a high crime rate.
Approximately 78.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Lowton Common is £41,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA3 2LX.
Lowton Common near WA3 2LX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 200 recent sales, the median property price is £252,000 in Lowton East area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £1,050,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 93 | £342,500 |
| Flats | 4 | £136,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 61 | £225,000 |
| Terraced | 42 | £168,548 |
10 years price trend in Lowton East
In the WA3 2LX postcode area, located within Lowton Common, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/09/2025.