Postcode WA3 3TX 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 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Golborne Park (The Bonk).
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 32.1% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 30 ft away from WA3 3TX.
Lowton near WA3 3TX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Golborne Park (The Bonk) | Medium | Walking directions to Golborne Park (The Bonk) |
| 0.5 mi | Sycamores Golf Driving Range | Medium | Walking directions to Sycamores Golf Driving Range |
| 0.3 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 3TX postcode area, located within Lowton, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA3 3TX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Hooton's | Poplar Street, Wigan, WA3 3BF | Walking directions to Hooton's |
| 0.5 mi | Asda | Edge Green Lane, Warrington, WA3 3RW | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 mi | Golborne Mini Market | High Street, Wigan, WA3 3BT | Walking directions to Golborne Mini Market |
| 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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.