WA3 2BZ - Postcode information, data and statistics for WA3 2BZ
WA3 2BZ - Overview
| Postcode | WA3 2BZ |
| Date of introduction | Jan - 1980 |
| Date of retirement | N/A |
| Parish name | Wigan, unparished area |
| Ward name | Lowton East |
| County name | (pseudo) England (UA/MD/LB) |
| Region | North West |
| UK Country name | England |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Parliamentary name | Leigh and Atherton |
| County Electoral Division | |
| European Electoral Region | North West |
| NHS England Region | North West |
| Standard Statistical Region | North West |
| Travel to Work Area | Warrington and Wigan |
| Primary Care Trust | Ashton, Leigh and Wigan |
| Built-up Area | |
| Built-up Area Sub-division | Golborne BUASD |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Greater Manchester |
| Police Force Area | Greater Manchester |
| Cancer Alliance | Greater Manchester |
| Integrated Care Board | NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board |
| Sub ICB | NHS Greater Manchester ICB - 02H |
| Census Area Statistics ward | Hope Carr |
| 2005 ‘Statistical’ ward | Lowton East |
| International Territorial Level 1 | North West (England) |
| International Territorial Level 2 | Greater Manchester |
| International Territorial Level 3 | Greater Manchester North West |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Greater Manchester |
| National Park Name |
WA3 2BZ - Map and Location information
| Easting | 362888 |
| Northing | 0397226 |
| Latitude | 53.4704514 |
| Longitude | -2.5605490 |
WA3 2BZ - 2011 Census Data
| 2011 Census Super Group | Hard-pressed living |
| 2011 Census Group | Industrious communities |
| 2011 Census Sub Group | Industrious hardship |
| 2011 Census MSOA | Wigan 040 |
| 2011 Census LSOA | Wigan 040C |
| 2011 Census Workplace Zone Supergroup | Rural |
| 2011 Census Workplace Zone Group | Traditional countryside |
| 2011 Rural Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
Member of Parliament (MP) for WA3 2BZ
Jo Platt MP
- Name: Jo Platt
- Party: Labour (Co-op)
- Constituency: Leigh and Atherton
- Start Date: 04-07-2024
Recent crimes reported nearby WA3 2BZ.
Our data shows a total of 3 crimes nearby
to WA3 2BZ, from Jan 2022
to Sep 2024. We report "nearby" crimes as those in the same
2011
Census LSOA area. WA3 2BZ is
in the
Wigan 040C LSOA area. The table below therefore reflects all recent
crimes in that area.
The location information contained in the crimes data is approximate for privacy purposes.
The location information contained in the crimes data is approximate for privacy purposes.
Note: LSOA areas are "lower layer super output areas". A Lower Layer Super
Output Area (LSOA) is a
geographic
area. Lower Layer Super Output Areas are a geographic hierarchy designed to improve the
reporting of small
area statistics in England and Wales. In Northern Ireland these zones are referred to as
Super
Output Areas.
In Scotland the areas are known as Data Zones.
There are 32,844 Lower Super Output Areas in England, 890 Super Output Areas in Northern
Ireland, 6,976 Data
Zones in Scotland and 1,909 Lower Super Output Areas in Wales.
For reference LSOAs in England & Wales have an average population of approximately 1500
people
or 650
households. This is an average and postcode WA3 2BZ ( LSOA Area
- Wigan 040C ) may have differing population numbers.
Breakdown of recent crimes reported nearby WA3 2BZ .
| Month | Reported by | Location | Crime type | Last outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Derbyshire Constabulary | On or near Beech Avenue | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation |
| Dec 2023 | Dyfed-Powys Police | On or near Maple Avenue | Violence and sexual offences | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Jan 2023 | Cheshire Constabulary | On or near Kenyon Lane | Anti-social behaviour |
Schools nearby WA3 2BZ.
Our data contains 24 schools nearby the
postcode WA3 2BZ.
The schools listed are in the same postcode district as WA3 2BZ. e.g. We are
displaying schools that have the postcode starting with WA3.
- School name: Lowton Junior and Infant School
- School type: Foundation school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 4
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 210
- Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 212 (Boys: 115 / Girls: 97 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 11-01-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Requires improvement
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: Newton Road, Lowton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 2AW
- Website: http://www.lowtonprimary.wigan.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01942673213
- School name: Lowton West Primary School
- School type: Community school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 4
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 420
- Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 425 (Boys: 228 / Girls: 197 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 16-11-2022 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: Slag Lane, Lowton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 2ED
- Website: http://www.lowtonwest.wigan.sch.uk/
- Telephone: 01942724865
- School name: St Luke's CofE Primary School
- School type: Voluntary aided school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 4
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 198
- Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 217 (Boys: 117 / Girls: 100 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 25-01-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: Church Lane, Lowton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 2PW
- Website: http://saintlukes.wigan.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01942201140
- School name: Lowton St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Aided) Primary School
- School type: Voluntary aided school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 3
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 210
- Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 244 (Boys: 125 / Girls: 119 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 30-10-2019 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: Newton Road, Lowton, Lowton St Mary's Ce Primary School, WARRINGTON, Cheshire, WA3 1EW
- Website: lowtonstmarysceprimary.net
- Telephone: 01942769710
- School name: St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School
- School type: Voluntary aided school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 4
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 210
- Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 214 (Boys: 129 / Girls: 85 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 27-02-2020 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: Church Street, Golborne, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 3TH
- Website: http://www.golbornesaintthomas.wigan.sch.uk
- Telephone: 01942728153
- School name: All Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, Wigan
- School type: Voluntary aided school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 3
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 210
- Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 247 (Boys: 127 / Girls: 120 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 30-01-2019 | OFSTED Rating: Outstanding
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: Hazel Grove, Golborne, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 3LU
- Website: www.golborneallsaints.co.uk
- Telephone: 01942747655
- School name: St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton
- School type: Voluntary aided school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 4
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 210
- Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 206 (Boys: 102 / Girls: 104 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 31-03-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: Cranham Avenue, Lowton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 2PQ
- Website: www.lowtonstcatherines.co.uk/
- Telephone: 01942671528
- School name: Golborne High School
- School type: Foundation school
- Phase: Secondary
- Lower age: 11
- Upper age: 16
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 1075
- Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 1117 (Boys: 578 / Girls: 539 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 12-01-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Outstanding
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: Lowton Road, Golborne, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 3EL
- Website: http://www.golbornehigh.wigan.sch.uk/
- Telephone: 01942726842
- School name: Culcheth Community Primary School
- School type: Community school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 4
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 210
- Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 217 (Boys: 122 / Girls: 95 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 18-05-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: Warrington Road, Culcheth, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 5HH
- Website: www.culchethprimary.co.uk
- Telephone: 01925764312
- School name: Newchurch Community Primary School
- School type: Community school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 4
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 200
- Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 191 (Boys: 89 / Girls: 102 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 20-11-2019 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: Glebeland, Culcheth, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 4DX
- Website: newchurchprimary.co.uk
- Telephone: 01925763427
- School name: Twiss Green Community Primary School
- School type: Community school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 4
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 214
- Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 205 (Boys: 106 / Girls: 99 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 22-11-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: Twiss Green Lane, Culcheth, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 4DQ
- Website: www.twiss-green.eschools.co.uk/
- Telephone: 01925762346
- School name: Locking Stumps Community Primary School
- School type: Community school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 4
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 420
- Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 399 (Boys: 235 / Girls: 164 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 16-02-2022 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: Glover Road, Birchwood, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 7PH
- Website: www.locking-stumps.co.uk/
- Telephone: 01925819076
- School name: Birchwood CofE Primary School
- School type: Voluntary aided school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 3
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 226
- Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 174 (Boys: 83 / Girls: 91 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 23-01-2020 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: The Mount, Admirals Road, Birchwood, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 6QG
- Website: www.birchwoodceprimary.co.uk/
- Telephone: 01925823316
- School name: St Lewis Catholic Primary School
- School type: Voluntary aided school
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 3
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 210
- Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 133 (Boys: 73 / Girls: 60 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 24-10-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: Mustard Lane, Croft, Mustard Lane, Croft, Wa3 7bd, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 7BD
- Website: www.stlewiscroft.co.uk
- Telephone: 01925762268
- School name: Culcheth High School
- School type: Community school
- Phase: Secondary
- Lower age: 11
- Upper age: 16
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 1240
- Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 1181 (Boys: 588 / Girls: 593 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 16-11-2022 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: Warrington Road, Culcheth, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 5HH
- Website: http://culchethhigh.org.uk/
- Telephone: 01925767587
- School name: Green Meadow Independent Primary School
- School type: Other independent school
- Phase: Not applicable
- Lower age: 3
- Upper age: 14
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 198
- Number of pupils (at 20-01-2022): 25 (Boys: 13 / Girls: 12 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 05-03-2020 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: Robson Way, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 2RD
- Website: https://www.greenmeadowindependentschool.com/
- Telephone: 01942678803
- School name: Lowton Church of England High School
- School type: Foundation school
- Phase: Secondary
- Lower age: 11
- Upper age: 16
- Boarding provision:
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 850
- Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 779 (Boys: 389 / Girls: 390 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 22-03-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: Newton Road, Lowton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 1DU
- Website: http://www.lowtonhs.wigan.sch.uk/
- Telephone: 01942767040
- School name: Birchwood Community High School
- School type: Academy converter
- Phase: Secondary
- Lower age: 11
- Upper age: 19
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Has a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 1050
- Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 922 (Boys: 462 / Girls: 460 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 11-10-2018 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: Brock Road, Birchwood, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 7PT
- Website: http://www.birchwoodhigh.org/
- Telephone: 01925853500
- School name: St Helen's Church of England Primary School
- School type: Academy converter
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 4
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 140
- Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 119 (Boys: 62 / Girls: 57 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 06-12-2022 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: Birch Road, Hollinfare, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 6JS
- Website: https://www.sthelensprimary.uk/
- Telephone: 01617752935
- School name: Glazebury Church of England Primary School
- School type: Academy converter
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 2
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 139
- Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 132 (Boys: 73 / Girls: 59 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 27-09-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: Warrington Road, Glazebury, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 5LZ
- Website: www.glazebury.eschools.co.uk
- Telephone: 01925949404
- School name: Golborne Community Primary School
- School type: Academy converter
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 3
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 315
- Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 331 (Boys: 186 / Girls: 145 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 15-02-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: Talbot Street, Golborne, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 3NN
- Website: www.golborneprimary.co.uk/
- Telephone: 01942726059
- School name: Croft Primary School
- School type: Academy converter
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 2
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 188
- Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 215 (Boys: 111 / Girls: 104 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 04-07-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: Mustard Lane, Croft, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 7DG
- Website: www.croftprimary.co.uk/
- Telephone: 01925764276
- School name: Gorse Covert Primary School
- School type: Academy converter
- Phase: Primary
- Lower age: 4
- Upper age: 11
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: No Nursery Classes
- Sixth form provision: Does not have a sixth form
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 270
- Number of pupils (at 19-01-2023): 229 (Boys: 102 / Girls: 127 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 14-06-2023 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: Gorse Covert Road, Birchwood, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 6TS
- Website: www.gorsecovert.co.uk/
- Telephone: 01925825070
- School name: Birchwood School
- School type: Other independent special school
- Phase: Not applicable
- Lower age: 8
- Upper age: 19
- Boarding provision: No boarders
- Nursery provision: Not applicable
- Sixth form provision: Not applicable
- Genders: Mixed
- School Capacity: 40
- Number of pupils (at 20-01-2022): 13 (Boys: 9 / Girls: 4 )
- Last OFSTED Inspection date: 23-06-2022 | OFSTED Rating: Good
- OFSTED Special Measures: Not applicable
- Address: Ainscough Road, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 7PW
- Website: https://www.bwchildservices.com/
- Telephone: 01925202448
Historical House Sale Prices in WA3 2BZ
| Date | Price | Property Type | Leasehold / Freehold | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | £107,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 11a, Beech Avenue, Warrington, WA3 2BZ |
| Dec 2022 | £99,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 9a, Beech Avenue, Warrington, WA3 2BZ |
| Nov 2022 | £188,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 16, Beech Avenue, Warrington, WA3 2BZ |
| Nov 2022 | £200,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 3, Beech Avenue, Warrington, WA3 2BZ |
| Apr 2022 | £215,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 2, Beech Avenue, Warrington, WA3 2BZ |
| Jul 2021 | £137,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 18, Beech Avenue, Warrington, WA3 2BZ |
| Jun 2021 | £160,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 1, Beech Avenue, Warrington, WA3 2BZ |
| Dec 2019 | £190,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 17, Beech Avenue, Warrington, WA3 2BZ |
| Oct 2019 | £166,500 | Terraced | Freehold | 9, Beech Avenue, Warrington, WA3 2BZ |
| Feb 2018 | £99,750 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 25, Beech Avenue, Warrington, WA3 2BZ |
| Aug 2015 | £84,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 21, Beech Avenue, Warrington, WA3 2BZ |
| Nov 2012 | £73,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 18, Beech Avenue, Warrington, WA3 2BZ |
| Nov 2011 | £97,500 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 3, Beech Avenue, Warrington, WA3 2BZ |
| Aug 2010 | £135,000 | Terraced | Freehold | 22, Beech Avenue, Warrington, WA3 2BZ |
| Jun 2005 | £95,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 28, Beech Avenue, Warrington, WA3 2BZ |
| Mar 2005 | £96,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 11a, Beech Avenue, Warrington, WA3 2BZ |
| Oct 2002 | £25,929 | Terraced | Freehold | 34, Beech Avenue, Warrington, WA3 2BZ |
| Aug 2001 | £44,500 | Terraced | Freehold | 24, Beech Avenue, Warrington, WA3 2BZ |
Broadband (internet) speeds and availability in postcode WA3 2BZ .
- Average download speed: 193.5 Mbps
- Maximum download speed: 1000 Mbps
- Average upload speed: 20 Mbps
- Maximum upload speed: 50 Mbps
- Average data usage (per month): 700 GB
Broadband speeds and the
number of connections in WA3 2BZ
| less than 2Mbps | 2Mbps - 5Mbps | 5Mbps - 10Mbps | 10Mbps - 20Mbps | 30Mbps - 300Mbps | over 300 Mbps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 5 |
Data from Ofcom, based on a snapshot from internet
providers in 2023.