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WA3 2NB

Cherry Tree Road

Lowton East

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Overview

Postcode WA3 2NB 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 and average crime levels, with around 47.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lowton Common is £47,897 per year. The nearest station is Newton-Le-Willows, about 2.5 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.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
78.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

5/10

Lowton Common has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

78.6%

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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Lowton Common is £47,897 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA3 2NB.

Flood risk

No risk

Lowton Common near WA3 2NB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Newton-Le-Willows located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA3 2NB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBraithwaite ParkMediumWalking directions to Braithwaite Park
0.4 miBraithwaite ParkMediumWalking directions to Braithwaite Park

Area Profile

Population
211
Population density
4,236.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
24.64(+37%)
Violence and sexual offences
15.62(-58%)
Public order
9.62(-5%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.61(-26%)
Vehicle crime
6.01(0%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
196
93.78%
Other White
7
3.35%
Irish
3
1.44%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.48%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.48%
Total population: 209

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
92
48.17%
Level 4+ (Degree)
23
12.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
11.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
10.47%
Level 3 (A level)
15
7.85%
Total 16+ residents: 191

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
65
49.62%
Other social rented
38
29.01%
Owns outright
11
8.4%
Owns with a mortgage
6
4.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.05%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Lowton East

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£277
Sales (last 12 months)196
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £350K

Based on 196 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £277 per square foot) in Lowton East area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £906,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lowton East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached80£355,000£311
Semi-Detached70£235,000£268
Terraced40£165,000£209
Flats6£100,000£171

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lowton East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lowton East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£352,000£105,000£230,000£170,000
2026£320,000£87,500£242,500£164,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lowton East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lowton East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£312£181£264£217
2026£302£155£288£205
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lowton East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lowton East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA3 2NB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA3 2NB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Apr 202615, Cherry Tree Road, Warrington, WA3 2NBSemi-DetachedFreehold£153,000
21 Aug 202524, Cherry Tree Road, Warrington, WA3 2NDOtherFreehold£2,000
25 Apr 202554, Elm Tree Road, Warrington, WA3 2NQSemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000
26 Sept 202522, Elm Tree Road, Warrington, WA3 2NHSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
28 Mar 202528, Elm Tree Road, Warrington, WA3 2NHTerracedFreehold£172,000

Schools

In the WA3 2NB postcode area, located within Lowton Common, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA3 2NB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableGreen Meadow Independent Primary SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryLowton Junior and Infant SchoolFoundation school

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimarySt Catherine's Catholic Primary School, LowtonVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA3 2NB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA3 2NB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons DailyNewton Road, Wigan, WA3 2AQWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miMorrisons DailyEast Lancashire Road, Lane Head, Warrington, WA3 2BEWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miGo Local19 Bradwell Road, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 2NYWalking directions to Go Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wigan district (2025-26).

Band A£1,354
Band B£1,580
Band C£1,806
Band D£2,031
Band E£2,483
Band F£2,934
Band G£3,385
Band H£4,063

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WA3 2NB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Simon Smith

Lowton East - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Jo Platt

Leigh and Atherton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWiganE08000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeigh and AthertonE14001329
WardLowton EastE05015004
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lowton CommonE02001326
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 040DE01006341
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA3 2NB

Is WA3 2NB (Lowton Common) safe?

The area around WA3 2NB records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near WA3 2NB?

The median sale price around WA3 2NB in Lowton Common is £250,000 (about £277 per square foot) based on 196 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA3 2NB?

There are 8 schools close to WA3 2NB, including Green Meadow Independent Primary School (Good), Lowton Junior and Infant School (Requires improvement) and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WA3 2NB?

WA3 2NB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,453 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA3 2NB (Lowton Common) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leigh and Atherton covering WA3 2NB 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).

Data Sources

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.