Postcode WA3 3UW 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. The average income per household in Golborne is £40,547 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).
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.
Golborne has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Golborne is £40,547 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 276 ft away from WA3 3UW.
Golborne near WA3 3UW 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Golborne Park (The Bonk) | Medium | Walking directions to Golborne Park (The Bonk) |
| 0.3 mi | Sycamores Golf Driving Range | Medium | Walking directions to Sycamores Golf Driving Range |
| 0.4 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 3UW postcode area, located within Golborne, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA3 3UW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hooton's | Poplar Street, Wigan, WA3 3BF | Walking directions to Hooton's |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Edge Green Lane, Warrington, WA3 3RW | Walking directions to Asda |
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.