Wild Arum Close is in Lowton, Warrington and in Wigan district. WA3 2GD is located in the Lowton East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leigh. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wild Arum Close, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 2GD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA3 2LF, WA3 2GF, WA3 2GB, WA3 2LJ, WA3 2GH, WA3 2GE, WA3 2JP, WA3 2GT, WA3 2UA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA3 2GD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.4% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.6% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WA3 2GD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.5% | 35.3% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.1% | 53.3% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 9.1% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 7% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 67.5% | 59.3% | -8.2% | 48.4% | 10.9% |
| Good health | 26.5% | 32.3% | 5.8% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 4.5% | 6.4% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around WA3 2GD this area, 8.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.3% | 8.8% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 6.3% | -8.3% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 16.2% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 4.4% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 21.3% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.2% | 43% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 9.2% |
| Other | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.8% | 95.9% | 4.1% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.1% | 97.1% | 4.0% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 96.5% | 3.4% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.7% | 76.7% | 16.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.9% | 37.2% | -2.3% |
| Christian | 60.2% | 46.2% | 14.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wild Arum Close was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Golborne & Lowton West average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Wild Arum Close, Warrington, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2015-10-16 | £355,654 |
| 1 Wild Arum Close, Warrington, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2010-12-03 | £416,826 |
| 8 Wild Arum Close, Warrington, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2005-09-09 | £367,753 |
| 14 Wild Arum Close, Warrington, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2003-08-29 | £393,968 |
| 1 Wild Arum Close, Warrington, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2003-05-08 | £437,608 |
WA3 2GD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 147 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Other | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton Cranham Avenue , Lowton WA3 2PQ | 3out of 4 | 430 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Church Lane , Lowton WA3 2PW | 3out of 4 | 540 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowton West Primary School Slag Lane , Lowton WA3 2ED | 3out of 4 | 576 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowton Junior and Infant School Newton Road , Lowton WA3 2AW | 3out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, Wigan Hazel Grove , Golborne WA3 3LU | 4out of 4 | 1,523 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golborne High School Lowton Road , Golborne WA3 3EL | 3out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowton Church of England High School Newton Road , Lowton WA3 1DU | 2out of 4 | 1,938 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Academy Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 4,103 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield Rookery Avenue , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PF | 3out of 4 | 4,911 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Byrchall High School Warrington Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PQ | 2out of 4 | 4,948 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Meadow Independent Primary School Robson Way , WA3 2RD | - not rated | 706 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parks School Market Street , Hindley WN2 3AN | - not rated | 2,105 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning (Expanse Group Ltd) Leigh Sports Stadium, Sale Way , Leigh Sports Village WN7 4JY | - not rated | 3,554 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holden School First Lane , Leigh WN7 4SB | - not rated | 3,818 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Grove Primary School Willow Grove , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 8XF | 4out of 4 | 4,129 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlay's | 2 Crow Wood Road, Lowton | 519 yd | |
| Imperial Court | 241 Church Lane, Lowton | 600 yd | |
| The Lounge | 17 Bradwell Road, Lowton | 679 yd | |
| Tele Cater | 711 yd | ||
| The Courtyard Bistro | 9b Stone Cross Lane North, Lowton | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rams Head Hotel | 248 Slag Lane, Lowton | 628 yd | |
| Lowton Social Club | 214 Newton Road, Lowton | 854 yd | |
| Golborne Sports & Social Club | 28 Stone Cross Lane North, Lowton | 974 yd | |
| Golborne Parkside Sports & Community Club, | Rivington Avenue, Golborne | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sol's Takeaway | 220 Slag Lane, Lowton | 509 yd | |
| Qs Pizza | 245 Church Lane, Lowton | 600 yd | |
| Good Fortune | 235 Church Lane, Lowton | 600 yd | |
| Amans | 239 Church Lane, Lowton | 600 yd | |
| You You's Fish & Chips Chinese Takeaway | 11 Oaklands Road, Lowton | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 235 Church Lane, Lowton | 600 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Luke'S C Of E Primary School CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 537 yd |
| Golborne Sports And Social Club STONE CROSS LANE NORTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 938 yd |
| Hesketh Meadow Playing Fields HESKETH MEADOW LANE | grass pitches | 939 yd |
| Golborne Parkside Sport & Community Club HUGO JOHNSON PLAYING FIELDS HUGO JOHNSON PLAYING FIELDS RIVINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 944 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 258.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.