Postcode WA3 3QY 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 low crime levels, with around 34.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% 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 1.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Golborne Park (The Bonk).
Golborne has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,563 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Golborne has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 per household in Golborne is £40,547 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 251 ft away from WA3 3QY.
Golborne near WA3 3QY 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Golborne Park (The Bonk) | Large | Walking directions to Golborne Park (The Bonk) |
| 0.2 mi | Harvey Lane community park | Small | Walking directions to Harvey Lane community park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £324,950 | £293 |
| Semi-Detached | 75 | £220,000 | £248 |
| Terraced | 29 | £147,000 | £179 |
| Flats | 9 | £100,000 | £155 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA3 3QY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2025 | 17, Moreton Close, Warrington, WA3 3QY | Detached | Freehold | £337,500 | |
| 07 Oct 2025 | 12, Oakfield Avenue, Warrington, WA3 3QU | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £220,000 | |
| 14 Jan 2026 | 26, Halewood Avenue, Warrington, WA3 3RG | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £227,500 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 6, Halewood Avenue, Warrington, WA3 3RG | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2025 | 28, Halewood Avenue, Warrington, WA3 3RG | Other | Leasehold | £251,000 |
In the WA3 3QY postcode area, located within Golborne, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA3 3QY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Edge Green Lane, Warrington, WA3 3RW | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Peter Street, Wigan, WA3 3NP | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Mina | 13 Heath Street, Golborne, Warrington, WA3 3BN | Walking directions to Mina |
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.
Elected local representatives for WA3 3QY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Susan Jayne Frame
Golborne & Lowton West - Elected 7 May 2026
Jo Platt
Leigh and Atherton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WA3 3QY records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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.
The median sale price around WA3 3QY in Golborne is £219,975 (about £239 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to WA3 3QY, including Golborne Community Primary School (Good), St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School (Good) and All Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, Wigan (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WA3 3QY scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,563 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Leigh and Atherton covering WA3 3QY 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).
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.