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WN4 8YF

Locker Lane

Golborne & Lowton West

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Detailed insights for WN4 8YF

Overview

Postcode WN4 8YF 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 1.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Viridor Wood.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

5/10

Ashton-in-Makerfield East has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

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.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Ashton-in-Makerfield East is £45,156 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 14 ft away from WN4 8YF.

Flood risk

No risk

Ashton-in-Makerfield East near WN4 8YF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bryn located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WN4 8YF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miViridor WoodLargeWalking directions to Viridor Wood

Area Profile

Population
265
Population density
140.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.54(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.94(+6%)
Vehicle crime
6.89(+15%)
Public order
6.31(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.74(-36%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
259
97.74%
Other White
6
2.26%
Total population: 265

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
58
25.66%
No qualifications
43
19.03%
Level 3 (A level)
43
19.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
15.93%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.62%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
60
46.51%
Owns with a mortgage
49
37.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.63%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.1%
Other social rented
1
0.78%
Total households: 129

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

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the WN4 8YF postcode area, located within Ashton-in-Makerfield East, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN4 8YF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableWillow Grove Primary SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.7 miPrimarySt Wilfrids Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 WN4 8YF, 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

Andy Burnham

Makerfield - Elected 18 Jun 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWiganE08000010
Parliamentary ConstituencyMakerfieldE14001350
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ashton-in-Makerfield EastE02001321
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 035AE01006220
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WN4 8YF

Is WN4 8YF (Ashton-in-Makerfield East) safe?

The area around WN4 8YF 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.

What is the average house price near WN4 8YF?

The median sale price around WN4 8YF in Ashton-in-Makerfield East is £219,975 (about £239 per square foot) based on 140 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN4 8YF?

There are 2 schools close to WN4 8YF, including Willow Grove Primary School (Good) and St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WN4 8YF?

WN4 8YF 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).

Who represents WN4 8YF (Ashton-in-Makerfield East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Makerfield covering WN4 8YF is Andy Burnham (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2026 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.