Postcode WA3 3WN 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 average crime levels, with around 61.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% 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 1.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Golborne has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,478 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Golborne has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.2% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 9 ft away from WA3 3WN.
Golborne near WA3 3WN 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA3 3WN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | 9, Belton Close, Warrington, WA3 3WN | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £227,000 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 26, Summercroft Close, Warrington, WA3 3WL | Detached | Leasehold | £218,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 1, Orford Close, Warrington, WA3 3WP | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £235,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 21, Park Road, Warrington, WA3 3PU | Terraced | Leasehold | £215,000 | |
| 04 Sept 2025 | 1, Park Road, Warrington, WA3 3PU | Terraced | Leasehold | £85,000 |
In the WA3 3WN postcode area, located within Golborne, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA3 3WN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Bridge Street, Golborne, Warrington, WA3 3XT | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | King Mini Market | High Street, Wigan, WA3 3BJ | Walking directions to King Mini Market |
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 3WN, 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 3WN records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 3WN in Golborne is £219,975 (about £239 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to WA3 3WN, including Golborne Community Primary School (Good), All Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, Wigan (Outstanding) and St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WA3 3WN scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,478 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 3WN 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.