Postcode WA3 3XA 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 Ashton-in-Makerfield East area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ashton-in-Makerfield East is £45,156 per year. The nearest station is Bryn, about 1.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Golborne Park (The Bonk).
Ashton-in-Makerfield East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,085 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Ashton-in-Makerfield East has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ashton-in-Makerfield East is £45,156 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 307 ft away from WA3 3XA.
Ashton-in-Makerfield East near WA3 3XA 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Golborne Park (The Bonk) | Large | Walking directions to Golborne Park (The Bonk) |
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 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA3 3XA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2025 | 23, Manley Avenue, Warrington, WA3 3XA | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £195,000 | |
| 02 May 2025 | 4, Manley Avenue, Warrington, WA3 3XB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 02 May 2025 | 4, Manley Avenue, Warrington, WA3 3XB | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £205,000 | |
| 04 Mar 2025 | 46, Manley Avenue, Warrington, WA3 3XB | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £215,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 1, Farefield Avenue, Warrington, WA3 3XD | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £300,000 |
In the WA3 3XA postcode area, located within Ashton-in-Makerfield East, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA3 3XA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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.
Elected local representatives for WA3 3XA, 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 3XA records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around WA3 3XA in Ashton-in-Makerfield East 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 3XA, including Golborne Community Primary School (Good), St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School (Good) and St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WA3 3XA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,085 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 3XA 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.