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WA3 3GZ

Barwell Close

Golborne & Lowton West

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Overview

Postcode WA3 3GZ 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 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 nearest station is Newton-Le-Willows, about 2.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Heywood Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
46.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Golborne has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,089 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% 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

46.9%

Approximately 46.9% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA3 3GZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Golborne near WA3 3GZ 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA3 3GZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miHeywood ParkSmallWalking directions to Heywood Park

Area Profile

Population
277
Population density
7,426.3 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
267
96.39%
Other White
3
1.08%
Other
3
1.08%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.72%
Caribbean
1
0.36%
Total population: 277

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
63
30%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
20.48%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
18.1%
Level 3 (A level)
31
14.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
10%
Total 16+ residents: 210

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
52
46.02%
Owns with a mortgage
29
25.66%
Owns outright
20
17.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
8
7.08%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.77%
Total households: 113

Property prices in Golborne & Lowton West

Median price£219,975
Price per sq ft£239
Sales (last 12 months)140
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £277K

Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £219,975 (about £239 per square foot) in Golborne & Lowton West area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 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
Detached27£324,950£293
Semi-Detached75£220,000£248
Terraced29£147,000£179
Flats9£100,000£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£313,800£97,500£217,500£142,000
2026£338,750£205,000£146,500
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£180
2026£292£243£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 3GZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA3 3GZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Nov 202510, Barwell Close, Warrington, WA3 3GZSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
13 Mar 20262D, Langley Close, Warrington, WA3 3HZDetachedFreehold£249,950
05 Dec 20252B, Langley Close, Warrington, WA3 3HZSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
24 Jul 202510, Lowerfield Gardens, Warrington, WA3 3AQTerracedLeasehold£170,000
27 Jun 202514, Lowerfield Gardens, Warrington, WA3 3AQTerracedLeasehold£248,000

Schools

In the WA3 3GZ postcode area, located within Golborne, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA3 3GZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryGolborne High SchoolFoundation school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt Thomas CofE Junior and Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

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

Outstanding

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA3 3GZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA3 3GZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAM To PM Convenience Store45 Windsor Road, Warrington, WA3 3LBWalking directions to AM To PM Convenience Store
0.3 miHooton'sPoplar Street, Wigan, WA3 3BFWalking directions to Hooton's
0.4 miCo-op FoodStone Cross Lane North, Wigan, WA3 2SAWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miGolborne Mini MarketHigh Street, Wigan, WA3 3BTWalking directions to Golborne Mini Market
0.5 miMina13 Heath Street, Golborne, Warrington, WA3 3BNWalking directions to Mina

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 3GZ, 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 Introduced1998-06-01

Frequently asked questions about WA3 3GZ

Is WA3 3GZ (Golborne) safe?

The area around WA3 3GZ 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 3GZ?

The median sale price around WA3 3GZ in Golborne is £219,975 (about £239 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA3 3GZ?

There are 7 schools close to WA3 3GZ, including Golborne High School (Outstanding), St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School (Good) and All Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, Wigan (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WA3 3GZ?

WA3 3GZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,089 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA3 3GZ (Golborne) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leigh and Atherton covering WA3 3GZ 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).

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.