Postcode report
Is WA3 2WQ a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About WA3 2WQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
WA3 2WQ is a postcode in Golborne & Lowton West, Wigan, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WA3 2WQ, then scores the surrounding small area 33/100 - bottom 9% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WA3 2WQ are housing and jobs, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for WA3 2WQ is based on St. Helens 013 Census 2021. It covers 6,562 residents, 2,985 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 54% owner-occupied, 20% privately rented, 25% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near WA3 2WQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WA3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £169k from 115 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WA3 2WQ can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WA3 2WQ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around WA3 2WQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 6 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about WA3 2WQ
Is WA3 2WQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 33/100 (bottom 9% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near WA3 2WQ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near WA3 2WQ?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for WA3 2WQ?
LocaleIQ matched WA3 2WQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WA3 2WQ?
The latest median sold price is £169k based on 115 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WA3 2WQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 6 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.