Postcode WA3 3WF 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 Bryn, about 2.1 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 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA3 3WF.
Golborne near WA3 3WF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bryn located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Golborne Park (The Bonk) | Large | Walking directions to Golborne Park (The Bonk) |
| 0.4 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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA3 3WF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2025 | 4, Sandling Drive, Warrington, WA3 3WF | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £175,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2026 | 80, Waltersgreen Crescent, Warrington, WA3 3WB | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £249,500 | |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 4, Branson Close, Warrington, WA3 3GD | Detached | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 79, Waltersgreen Crescent, Warrington, WA3 3WA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £219,950 | |
| 24 Mar 2025 | 151, Waltersgreen Crescent, Warrington, WA3 3WA | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £175,000 |
In the WA3 3WF 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 3WF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Edge Green Lane, Warrington, WA3 3RW | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | Peter Street, Wigan, WA3 3NP | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.5 mi | Hooton's | Poplar Street, Wigan, WA3 3BF | Walking directions to Hooton's |
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 3WF, 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 3WF 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.
The median sale price around WA3 3WF 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 3WF, including Golborne Community Primary School (Good), St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School (Good) and Golborne High School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WA3 3WF 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).
The Member of Parliament for Leigh and Atherton covering WA3 3WF 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.