Longton Avenue is in Lowton, Warrington and in Wigan district. WA3 2RP is located in the Lowton East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leigh. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Longton Avenue, Lowton, Warrington, WA3 2RP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA3 2RS, WA3 2RR, WA3 2RU, WA3 2RT, WA3 2RG, WA3 2RN, WA3 2RX, WA3 2RL, WA3 2SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA3 2RP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 50.3% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.8% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 2RP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.4% 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 | 20.5% | 22.3% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -15.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.2% | 61.4% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 17.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 8% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 6.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.2% | 51.3% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 28.8% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 14.8% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 5% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.2% | 14% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 8.3% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 14.3% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 5.4% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 18.2% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 34% | 36.3% | 2.3% | 33.8% | 2.5% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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 | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.7% | 95.7% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 97.1% | 94.7% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 94.3% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0.3% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27% | 37.2% | -10.2% |
| Christian | 65.8% | 46.2% | 19.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Longton Avenue 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.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Longton Avenue, Warrington, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2025-11-14 | £397,681 |
| 3 Longton Avenue, Warrington, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £229,950 | 2023-10-13 | £244,381 |
| 15 Longton Avenue, Warrington, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £239,515 | 2023-03-03 | £255,598 |
| 24 Longton Avenue, Warrington, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £269,995 | 2022-11-11 | £281,438 |
| 1 Longton Avenue, Warrington, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-07-29 | £277,571 |
WA3 2RP 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WA3 2RP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Retired | 113 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton-Le-Willows Nursery School Patterson Street , WA12 9PZ | - not rated | 4,765 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowton West Primary School Slag Lane , Lowton WA3 2ED | 3out of 4 | 471 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Church Lane , Lowton WA3 2PW | 3out of 4 | 588 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton Cranham Avenue , Lowton WA3 2PQ | 3out of 4 | 785 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, Wigan Hazel Grove , Golborne WA3 3LU | 4out of 4 | 998 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School Church Street , Golborne WA3 3TH | 3out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golborne High School Lowton Road , Golborne WA3 3EL | 4out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowton Church of England High School Newton Road , Lowton WA3 1DU | 3out of 4 | 2,581 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowton High School A Specialist Sports College Newton Road , Lowton WA3 1DU | - not rated | 2,601 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton-le-Willows Community High School Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ | - not rated | 3,278 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Academy Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ | - not rated | 3,394 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,361 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Bank Preparatory School 34 High Street , WA12 9SN | - not rated | 3,186 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill House School Mill Lane , WA12 8BG | - not rated | 3,358 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosehill School Willow Grove , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 8XF | - not rated | 3,881 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Grove Primary School Willow Grove , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 8XF | 3out of 4 | 3,940 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cake Bank | 41 yd | ||
| Tele Cater | 172 yd | ||
| Imperial Court | 241 Church Lane, Lowton | 231 yd | |
| The Courtyard Bistro | 9b Stone Cross Lane North, Lowton | 276 yd | |
| Garden Café | Golborne Road, Lowton | 397 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golborne Sports & Social Club | 28 Stone Cross Lane North, Lowton | 218 yd | |
| Rams Head Hotel | 248 Slag Lane, Lowton | 482 yd | |
| Golborne Parkside Sports & Community Club, | Rivington Avenue, Golborne | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qs Pizza | 245 Church Lane, Lowton | 231 yd | |
| Good Fortune | 235 Church Lane, Lowton | 231 yd | |
| Amans | 239 Church Lane, Lowton | 231 yd | |
| Golborne Fry | 126 Lowton Road, Golborne | 821 yd | |
| Sol's Takeaway | 220 Slag Lane, Lowton | 865 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 235 Church Lane, Lowton | 231 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Golborne Sports And Social Club STONE CROSS LANE NORTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 285 yd |
| St Luke'S C Of E Primary School CHURCH LANE | grass pitches | 597 yd |
| Golborne Parkside Sport & Community Club HUGO JOHNSON PLAYING FIELDS HUGO JOHNSON PLAYING FIELDS RIVINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 816 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 | 188.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.