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WA3 3PT

Park Road

Golborne & Lowton West

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Detailed insights for WA3 3PT

Overview

Postcode WA3 3PT 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% 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 1.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Harvey Lane community park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
2.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Golborne has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,478 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Golborne has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.6%

Approximately 2.6% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 261 ft away from WA3 3PT.

Flood risk

No risk

Golborne near WA3 3PT 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA3 3PT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHarvey Lane community parkSmallWalking directions to Harvey Lane community park

Area Profile

Population
296
Population density
4,228.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.25(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.46(-3%)
Burglary
8.24(+49%)
Vehicle crime
8.24(+38%)
Public order
6.79(-33%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
281
95.25%
Irish
6
2.03%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.68%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.68%
Caribbean
1
0.34%
Total population: 295

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
34.43%
Level 3 (A level)
44
18.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
17.21%
No qualifications
30
12.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.02%
Total 16+ residents: 244

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
53
46.49%
Owns with a mortgage
50
43.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.51%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.51%
Social rents from council
2
1.75%
Total households: 114

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 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA3 3PT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA3 3PT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Jun 202518, Wearhead Close, Warrington, WA3 3YEDetachedFreehold£315,000
14 Mar 202556, Barn Lane, Warrington, WA3 3PPSemi-DetachedFreehold£360,000
24 Apr 202515, Maryfield Close, Warrington, WA3 3YDSemi-DetachedFreehold£267,000
08 Aug 202518, Kings Road, Warrington, WA3 3PJSemi-DetachedFreehold£237,500
28 Mar 202591, Barn Lane, Warrington, WA3 3PRDetachedLeasehold£465,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA3 3PT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryGolborne Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

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

Outstanding

0.7 miPrimarySt Thomas CofE Junior and Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA3 3PT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA3 3PT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLidlBridge Street, Golborne, Warrington, WA3 3XTWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miKing Mini MarketHigh Street, Wigan, WA3 3BJWalking directions to King Mini Market
0.4 miPremierPeter Street, Wigan, WA3 3NPWalking directions to Premier
0.5 miMina13 Heath Street, Golborne, Warrington, WA3 3BNWalking directions to Mina
0.5 miGolborne Mini MarketHigh Street, Wigan, WA3 3BTWalking directions to Golborne Mini Market

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 3PT, 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 038EE01006346
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA3 3PT

Is WA3 3PT (Golborne) safe?

The area around WA3 3PT records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 3PT?

The median sale price around WA3 3PT 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 3PT?

There are 4 schools close to WA3 3PT, including Golborne Community Primary School (Good), All Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, Wigan (Outstanding) and St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WA3 3PT?

WA3 3PT scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,478 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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