WA3 2QJ - Postcode information, data and statistics for WA3 2QJ
WA3 2QJ - Overview
| Postcode | WA3 2QJ |
| Date of introduction | July - 1990 |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | Lightshaw |
| 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 | England (non-National Park) |
WA3 2QJ - Map and Location information
| Easting | 362554 |
| Northing | 0397447 |
| Latitude | 53.4724159 |
| Longitude | -2.5656071 |
WA3 2QJ - 2011 Census Data
| 2011 Census Super Group | Suburbanites |
| 2011 Census Group | Suburban achievers |
| 2011 Census Sub Group | Detached retirement living |
| 2011 Census MSOA | Wigan 039 |
| 2011 Census LSOA | Wigan 039C |
| 2011 Census Workplace Zone Supergroup | Rural |
| 2011 Census Workplace Zone Group | Rural with mining or quarrying |
| 2011 Rural Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation |
Member of Parliament (MP) for WA3 2QJ
Jo Platt MP
- Name: Jo Platt
- Party: Labour (Co-op)
- Constituency: Leigh and Atherton
- Start Date: 04-07-2024
Recent crimes reported nearby WA3 2QJ.
Sorry, we have no recent crime data for postcode WA3 2QJ.
Schools nearby WA3 2QJ.
Our data contains 24 schools nearby the
postcode WA3 2QJ.
The schools listed are in the same postcode district as WA3 2QJ. 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 2QJ
| Date | Price | Property Type | Leasehold / Freehold | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | £315,000 | Detached | Leasehold | 24, Tarnway, Warrington, WA3 2QJ |
| Oct 2022 | £375,000 | Detached | Leasehold | 32, Tarnway, Warrington, WA3 2QJ |
| Jun 2021 | £372,500 | Detached | Leasehold | 29, Tarnway, Warrington, WA3 2QJ |
| Jan 2021 | £277,500 | Detached | Freehold | 34, Tarnway, Warrington, WA3 2QJ |
| Dec 2020 | £250,000 | Detached | Leasehold | 28, Tarnway, Warrington, WA3 2QJ |
| Feb 2020 | £345,000 | Detached | Leasehold | 4, Tarnway, Warrington, WA3 2QJ |
| Aug 2019 | £259,995 | Detached | Leasehold | 5, Tarnway, Warrington, WA3 2QJ |
| Jul 2018 | £225,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 33, Tarnway, Warrington, WA3 2QJ |
| Jul 2017 | £270,000 | Detached | Leasehold | 32, Tarnway, Warrington, WA3 2QJ |
| Jul 2015 | £275,000 | Detached | Leasehold | 2, Tarnway, Warrington, WA3 2QJ |
| Dec 2013 | £216,000 | Detached | Freehold | 7, Tarnway, Warrington, WA3 2QJ |
| Jun 2011 | £195,000 | Detached | Freehold | 42, Tarnway, Warrington, WA3 2QJ |
| Jan 2011 | £231,000 | Detached | Leasehold | 8, Tarnway, Warrington, WA3 2QJ |
| Nov 2010 | £175,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 33, Tarnway, Warrington, WA3 2QJ |
| Sep 2007 | £249,950 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 33, Tarnway, Warrington, WA3 2QJ |
| May 2007 | £250,000 | Detached | Freehold | 17, Tarnway, Warrington, WA3 2QJ |
| May 2005 | £200,000 | Detached | Leasehold | 16, Tarnway, Warrington, WA3 2QJ |
| Nov 2004 | £140,000 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 33, Tarnway, Warrington, WA3 2QJ |
| Jul 2003 | £182,000 | Detached | Leasehold | 27, Tarnway, Warrington, WA3 2QJ |
| Jun 2003 | £176,500 | Detached | Leasehold | 20, Tarnway, Warrington, WA3 2QJ |
| Apr 2003 | £152,000 | Detached | Leasehold | 15, Tarnway, Warrington, WA3 2QJ |
| Dec 2002 | £115,500 | Detached | Freehold | 33a, Tarnway, Warrington, WA3 2QJ |
| Jul 2002 | £99,999 | Semi Detached | Freehold | 33, Tarnway, Warrington, WA3 2QJ |
| Jan 2002 | £147,500 | Detached | Leasehold | 7, Tarnway, Warrington, WA3 2QJ |
| Aug 2000 | £112,500 | Detached | Leasehold | 22, Tarnway, Warrington, WA3 2QJ |
| Jul 2000 | £108,000 | Detached | Leasehold | 29, Tarnway, Warrington, WA3 2QJ |
| Mar 2000 | £89,950 | Detached | Freehold | 31, Tarnway, Warrington, WA3 2QJ |
| Aug 1998 | £83,000 | Detached | Leasehold | 9, Tarnway, Warrington, WA3 2QJ |
| Nov 1997 | £85,000 | Detached | Leasehold | 23, Tarnway, Warrington, WA3 2QJ |
| Oct 1996 | £115,000 | Detached | Leasehold | 20, Tarnway, Warrington, WA3 2QJ |
| Apr 1996 | £78,000 | Detached | Freehold | 42, Tarnway, Warrington, WA3 2QJ |
| Feb 1996 | £90,000 | Detached | Leasehold | 8, Tarnway, Warrington, WA3 2QJ |
| Sep 1995 | £3,423 | Detached | Leasehold | 23, Tarnway, Warrington, WA3 2QJ |
| Sep 1995 | £132,500 | Detached | Leasehold | 3, Tarnway, Warrington, WA3 2QJ |
| Feb 1995 | £84,950 | Detached | Freehold | 17, Tarnway, Warrington, WA3 2QJ |
Broadband (internet) speeds and availability in postcode WA3 2QJ .
- Average download speed: 249.1 Mbps
- Maximum download speed: 1000 Mbps
- Average upload speed: 21 Mbps
- Maximum upload speed: 50 Mbps
- Average data usage (per month): 389 GB
Broadband speeds and the
number of connections in WA3 2QJ
| less than 2Mbps | 2Mbps - 5Mbps | 5Mbps - 10Mbps | 10Mbps - 20Mbps | 30Mbps - 300Mbps | over 300 Mbps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 8 |
Data from Ofcom, based on a snapshot from internet
providers in 2023.