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WA3 3YH

Rothwell Gardens

Golborne & Lowton West

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Detailed insights for WA3 3YH

Overview

Postcode WA3 3YH 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 average crime levels, with around 63.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lowton is £51,625 per year. The nearest station is Newton-Le-Willows, about 2.3 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Golborne Park (The Bonk).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

Lowton has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.1%

Approximately 2.1% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Lowton is £51,625 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 287 ft away from WA3 3YH.

Flood risk

No risk

Lowton near WA3 3YH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Newton-Le-Willows located about 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WA3 3YH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGolborne Park (The Bonk)LargeWalking directions to Golborne Park (The Bonk)
0.2 miHeywood ParkSmallWalking directions to Heywood Park

Area Profile

Population
488
Population density
1,866.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
24.36(+36%)
Violence and sexual offences
22.78(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.12(+24%)
Burglary
10.59(+91%)
Public order
8.47(-16%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
415
85.04%
African
20
4.1%
Other White
17
3.48%
Indian
16
3.28%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
1.43%
Total population: 488

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
184
48.68%
Level 3 (A level)
83
21.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
11.11%
No qualifications
32
8.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
4.5%
Total 16+ residents: 378

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
144
75.39%
Shared ownership
26
13.61%
Owns outright
10
5.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
3.14%
Social rents from council
3
1.57%
Total households: 191

Property prices in Golborne & Lowton West

Median price£219,975
Price per sq ft£239
Sales (last 12 months)140
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £277K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Golborne & Lowton West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£324,950£293
Semi-Detached75£220,000£248
Terraced29£147,000£179
Flats9£100,000£155

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Golborne & Lowton West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Golborne & Lowton West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Golborne & Lowton West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Golborne & Lowton West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Golborne & Lowton West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Golborne & Lowton West in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA3 3YH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WA3 3YH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Sept 202596, Rothwell Gardens, Warrington, WA3 3YHSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
04 Jul 202514, Rothwell Gardens, Warrington, WA3 3YHDetachedFreehold£360,045
27 Jun 20254, Rothwell Gardens, Warrington, WA3 3YHSemi-DetachedFreehold£299,995
27 Jun 20258, Rothwell Gardens, Warrington, WA3 3YHSemi-DetachedFreehold£299,995
27 Jun 202512, Rothwell Gardens, Warrington, WA3 3YHDetachedFreehold£391,995

Schools

In the WA3 3YH postcode area, located within Lowton, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WA3 3YH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryGolborne High SchoolFoundation school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt Thomas CofE Junior and Infant SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryAll Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, WiganVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA3 3YH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WA3 3YH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miHooton'sPoplar Street, Wigan, WA3 3BFWalking directions to Hooton's
0.5 miAM To PM Convenience Store45 Windsor Road, Warrington, WA3 3LBWalking directions to AM To PM Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wigan district (2025-26).

Band A£1,354
Band B£1,580
Band C£1,806
Band D£2,031
Band E£2,483
Band F£2,934
Band G£3,385
Band H£4,063

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WA3 3YH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Susan Jayne Frame

Golborne & Lowton West - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Jo Platt

Leigh and Atherton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWiganE08000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeigh and AthertonE14001329
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)LowtonE02001325
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 039BE01006340
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced2019-07-01

Frequently asked questions about WA3 3YH

Is WA3 3YH (Lowton) safe?

The area around WA3 3YH records about 64 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 burglary.

What is the average house price near WA3 3YH?

The median sale price around WA3 3YH in Lowton is £219,975 (about £239 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WA3 3YH?

There are 5 schools close to WA3 3YH, including Golborne High School (Outstanding), St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School (Good) and All Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, Wigan (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WA3 3YH?

WA3 3YH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,220 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WA3 3YH (Lowton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leigh and Atherton covering WA3 3YH 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).

Data Sources

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.