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WA3 3SL

Lilac Road

Golborne & Lowton West

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Detailed insights for WA3 3SL

Overview

Postcode WA3 3SL 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 22% 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 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Golborne Park (The Bonk).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Golborne has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,230 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Golborne has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.6%

Approximately 12.6% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 69 ft away from WA3 3SL.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA3 3SL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miGolborne Park (The Bonk)LargeWalking directions to Golborne Park (The Bonk)
0.4 miHeywood ParkSmallWalking directions to Heywood Park
0.3 miHarvey Lane community parkSmallWalking directions to Harvey Lane community park

Area Profile

Population
391
Population density
1,544.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.86(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.5(+20%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.51(+50%)
Burglary
11.06(+100%)
Public order
6.76(-33%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
358
91.79%
Arab
9
2.31%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.28%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.28%
Other White
5
1.28%
Total population: 390

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
24.65%
No qualifications
61
21.18%
Level 3 (A level)
53
18.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
17.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
9.03%
Total 16+ residents: 288

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
54
33.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
44
27.67%
Owns outright
37
23.27%
Social rents from council
18
11.32%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.89%
Total households: 159

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 3SL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA3 3SL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Dec 202573, Sycamore Avenue, Warrington, WA3 3SJTerracedFreehold£99,000
17 Mar 202536, Elm Avenue, Warrington, WA3 3SGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£145,000
15 Aug 202527, Edge Green Lane, Warrington, WA3 3TASemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
08 Aug 20257, Jubilee Court, Warrington, WA3 3DWFlatsLeasehold£85,000
29 May 20259, Jubilee Court, Warrington, WA3 3DWFlatsLeasehold£81,000

Schools

In the WA3 3SL postcode area, located within Golborne, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA3 3SL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryGolborne Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Thomas CofE Junior and Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

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

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA3 3SL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAsdaEdge Green Lane, Warrington, WA3 3RWWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miPremierPeter Street, Wigan, WA3 3NPWalking directions to Premier
0.3 miMina13 Heath Street, Golborne, Warrington, WA3 3BNWalking directions to Mina
0.3 miHooton'sPoplar Street, Wigan, WA3 3BFWalking directions to Hooton's
0.3 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 3SL, 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 038BE01006228
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WA3 3SL

Is WA3 3SL (Golborne) safe?

The area around WA3 3SL records about 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 3SL?

The median sale price around WA3 3SL 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 3SL?

There are 5 schools close to WA3 3SL, 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.

How deprived is the area around WA3 3SL?

WA3 3SL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,230 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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