Postcode WA3 3EL 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 Lowton area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lowton is £51,625 per year. The nearest station is Newton-Le-Willows located about 2.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Heywood Park.
Lowton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,220 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Lowton has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 63.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 50.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lowton is £51,625 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA3 3EL.
Lowton near WA3 3EL 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Heywood Park | Small | Walking directions to Heywood Park |
Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 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 | 32 | £312,898 |
| Flats | 9 | £103,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 73 | £215,000 |
| Terraced | 36 | £142,500 |
10 year median price trend in Golborne & Lowton West
In the WA3 3EL postcode area, located within Lowton, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA3 3EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hooton's | Poplar Street, Wigan, WA3 3BF | Walking directions to Hooton's |
| 0.5 mi | Golborne Mini Market | High Street, Wigan, WA3 3BT | Walking directions to Golborne Mini Market |
Annual council tax rates for Wigan district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.