Postcode WA3 3BU is located in a major urban area, within the Golborne & Lowton West ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Golborne area. It has very high deprivation level. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels. The average income of residents in Golborne is £35,900 per year. The nearest station is Newton-Le-Willows located about 1.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Golborne Park (The Bonk).
Golborne has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,917 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Golborne has a high crime rate.
Approximately 3.4% 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.
The average income of residents in Golborne is £35,900 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 10 ft away from WA3 3BU.
Golborne near WA3 3BU 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Golborne Park (The Bonk) | Medium | Walking directions to Golborne Park (The Bonk) |
| 0.3 mi | Heywood Park | Small | Walking directions to Heywood Park |
| 0.4 mi | Harvey Lane community park | Small | Walking directions to Harvey Lane community park |
Based on 153 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Golborne & Lowton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £445,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £311,995 |
| Flats | 10 | £95,550 |
| Semi-Detached | 77 | £220,000 |
| Terraced | 39 | £143,000 |
10 year median price trend in Golborne & Lowton West
In the WA3 3BU postcode area, located within Golborne, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA3 3BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Golborne Mini Market | High Street, Wigan, WA3 3BT | Walking directions to Golborne Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Mina | 13 Heath Street, Golborne, Warrington, WA3 3BN | Walking directions to Mina |
| 0.1 mi | King Mini Market | High Street, Wigan, WA3 3BJ | Walking directions to King Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Peter Street, Wigan, WA3 3NP | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Hooton's | Poplar Street, Wigan, WA3 3BF | Walking directions to Hooton's |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.