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WA3 2SF

Nook Lane

Golborne & Lowton West

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Detailed insights for WA3 2SF

Overview

Postcode WA3 2SF is located in a major urban area, within the Golborne & Lowton West area of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Golborne area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Golborne is £40,547 per year. The median sale price in Golborne & Lowton West is £213,000 (around £240 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £155,000 and £272,498. The nearest station is Newton-Le-Willows, about 1.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
27.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Golborne has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,335 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Golborne has a high crime rate, with approximately 72.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.4%

Approximately 27.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Golborne is £40,547 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 14 ft away from WA3 2SF.

Flood risk

No risk

Golborne near WA3 2SF 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
295
Population density
4,232.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.42(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.5(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.5(+39%)
Public order
9.72(-4%)
Other theft
3.47(-47%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
273
92.23%
African
11
3.72%
Other Black
4
1.35%
Other White
3
1.01%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.68%
Total population: 296

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
54
23.18%
Level 3 (A level)
48
20.6%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
20.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
17.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
10.73%
Total 16+ residents: 233

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
39
33.33%
Owns outright
32
27.35%
Social rents from council
29
24.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
11.11%
Other social rented
3
2.56%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Golborne & Lowton West

Median price: £213,000
Price per sq ft: £240
Sales (last 12 months): 139
Typical range (middle 50%): £155K – £272K

Based on 139 recent sales, the median property price is £213,000 (about £240 per square foot) in Golborne & Lowton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £485,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Golborne & Lowton West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£324,950£292
Semi-Detached72£218,725£244
Terraced32£134,000£176
Flats6£104,250£155

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Golborne & Lowton West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Golborne & Lowton West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175,250£162,000£128,250£88,000
2017£185,000£61,250£125,000£89,500
2018£217,995£81,500£135,000£97,500
2019£249,995£70,000£147,500£90,000
2020£251,498£66,250£157,050£100,000
2021£269,995£74,500£165,000£110,000
2022£299,000£90,000£200,000£128,000
2023£316,000£90,000£205,000£139,950
2024£325,000£92,000£227,500£144,500
2025£315,500£97,500£219,975£140,500
2026£314,000—£211,250£137,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Golborne & Lowton West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Golborne & Lowton West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£161£166£141£107
2017£176£95£151£115
2018£203£121£169£114
2019£219£92£168£104
2020£221£121£183£114
2021£242£115£191£136
2022£257£127£226£160
2023£281£137£246£163
2024£277£150£251£173
2025£295£155£244£179
2026£292—£237£176
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Golborne & Lowton West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Golborne & Lowton West in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA3 2SF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 202582, Stone Cross Lane North, Warrington, WA3 2SGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£276,500
22 May 20258, Stone Cross Lane North, Warrington, WA3 2SEDetachedFreehold£270,000
06 Nov 202518, Lea Green Close, Warrington, WA3 2UDFlatsLeasehold£150,000
28 Oct 202518, Welford Avenue, Warrington, WA3 2RNDetachedFreehold£389,950
12 Sept 202513, Welford Avenue, Warrington, WA3 2RNDetachedLeasehold£366,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA3 2SF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryLowton West Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryAll Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, WiganVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySt Luke's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WA3 2SF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA3 2SF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCo-op FoodStone Cross Lane North, Wigan, WA3 2SAWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miAM To PM Convenience Store45 Windsor Road, Warrington, WA3 3LBWalking directions to AM To PM Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wigan district.

Band A£1,435
Band B£1,674
Band C£1,913
Band D£2,153
Band E£2,631
Band F£3,109
Band G£3,588
Band H£4,305

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 2SF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Susan Jayne Frame

Golborne & Lowton West - 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
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)GolborneE02001324
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 038DE01006344
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA3 2SF

Is WA3 2SF (Golborne) safe?

The area around WA3 2SF records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WA3 2SF?

The median sale price around WA3 2SF in Golborne & Lowton West is £213,000 (about £240 per square foot) based on 139 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA3 2SF?

There are 8 schools close to WA3 2SF, including Lowton West Primary School (Good), All Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, Wigan (Outstanding) and St Luke's CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WA3 2SF?

WA3 2SF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,335 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA3 2SF (Golborne) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leigh and Atherton covering WA3 2SF is Jo Platt (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Susan Jayne Frame (Reform UK).

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