Postcode WA3 2TU 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 2.4 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 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 1.5% 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 2TU.
Lowton Common near WA3 2TU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Braithwaite Park | Medium | Walking directions to Braithwaite Park |
| 0.2 mi | Braithwaite Park | Medium | Walking directions to Braithwaite Park |
Based on 227 recent sales, the median property price is £254,000 in Lowton East area, with individual transactions ranging from £36,400 up to £1,050,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 107 | £350,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £100,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 70 | £228,725 |
| Terraced | 44 | £173,000 |
10 year median price trend in Lowton East
In the WA3 2TU postcode area, located within Lowton Common, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA3 2TU
| 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 |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.