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WN7 3QS

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Lowton East

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Overview

Postcode WN7 3QS is located in a major urban area, within the Lowton East ward of Wigan in the North West region, and forms part of the Lowton Common area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lowton Common is £47,897 per year. The nearest station is Newton-Le-Willows, about 3.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
3.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Lowton Common has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,335 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Lowton Common has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.2%

Approximately 3.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Lowton Common is £47,897 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 258 ft away from WN7 3QS.

Flood risk

No risk

Lowton Common near WN7 3QS 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 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
540
Population density
3,477.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
14.77(-18%)
Violence and sexual offences
12.31(-67%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.15(-32%)
Burglary
4.92(-11%)
Vehicle crime
4.31(-28%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
506
93.88%
Other White
10
1.86%
African
5
0.93%
Indian
4
0.74%
Pakistani
4
0.74%
Total population: 539

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
148
35.15%
Level 3 (A level)
82
19.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
61
14.49%
No qualifications
48
11.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
9.98%
Total 16+ residents: 421

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
114
52.78%
Owns outright
87
40.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
3.24%
Other social rented
4
1.85%
Social rents from council
3
1.39%
Total households: 216

Property prices in Lowton East

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£277
Sales (last 12 months)196
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £350K

Based on 196 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £277 per square foot) in Lowton East area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £906,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lowton East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached80£355,000£311
Semi-Detached70£235,000£268
Terraced40£165,000£209
Flats6£100,000£171

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lowton East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lowton East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£211,500£87,000£138,000£97,500
2017£244,950£67,450£145,000£98,000
2018£231,950£89,950£165,000£110,500
2019£239,995£104,950£168,750£125,000
2020£258,995£104,950£175,000£136,000
2021£290,973£85,250£188,000£129,950
2022£329,995£92,000£225,000£169,950
2023£349,950£135,000£224,475£145,000
2024£360,000£132,500£225,000£157,250
2025£352,000£105,000£230,000£170,000
2026£320,000£87,500£242,500£164,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lowton East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lowton East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£174£176£174£128
2017£211£121£174£134
2018£219£150£197£147
2019£223£168£203£161
2020£232£168£209£197
2021£250£156£227£166
2022£279£175£268£215
2023£296£184£258£193
2024£302£226£251£193
2025£312£181£264£217
2026£302£155£288£205
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lowton East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lowton East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN7 3QS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN7 3QS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Sept 202529, Lindisfarne Avenue, Warrington, WA3 1ERSemi-DetachedLeasehold£225,000
28 Nov 202511, Mayfield Drive, Leigh, WN7 3QQDetachedFreehold£247,500
13 May 202520, Mayfield Drive, Leigh, WN7 3QQDetachedLeasehold£212,615
13 May 202520, Mayfield Drive, Leigh, WN7 3QQDetachedFreehold£212,615
14 Apr 20267, Greenacres Close, Leigh, WN7 3QXDetachedLeasehold£192,500

Schools

In the WN7 3QS postcode area, located within Lowton Common, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN7 3QS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryLowton Church of England High SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryGilded Hollins Community SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryLowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN7 3QS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN7 3QS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miGlobal Convenience StoreNewton Road, Wigan, WA3 1EBWalking directions to Global 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 WN7 3QS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Simon Smith

Lowton East - 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
WardLowton EastE05015004
ParishWigan, unparished areaE43000164
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lowton CommonE02001326
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wigan 040BE01006303
Police ForceGreater Manchester
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WN7 3QS

Is WN7 3QS (Lowton Common) safe?

The area around WN7 3QS records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 WN7 3QS?

The median sale price around WN7 3QS in Lowton Common is £250,000 (about £277 per square foot) based on 196 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN7 3QS?

There are 5 schools close to WN7 3QS, including Lowton Church of England High School (Good), Gilded Hollins Community School (Good) and Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WN7 3QS?

WN7 3QS scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,335 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WN7 3QS (Lowton Common) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leigh and Atherton covering WN7 3QS is Jo Platt (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Simon Smith (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.