Turton Street is in Golborne, Warrington and in Wigan district. WA3 3AB is located in the Golborne & Lowton West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leigh. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Turton Street, Golborne, Warrington, WA3 3AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA3 3AD, WA3 3NL, WA3 3AG, WA3 3BS, WA3 3DL, WA3 3AL, WA3 3BN, WA3 3NN, WA3 3BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA3 3AB is primarily male, with 56.4% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 43.6% | -5.7% | 51.0% | -7.4% |
| Male | 50.8% | 56.4% | 5.6% | 49.0% | 7.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WA3 3AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.8% | 51.9% | 6.1% | 37.9% | 14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.2% | 24.9% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -19.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 6% | 3.8% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 15.9% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 2.9% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 47% | 44.5% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 33% | 35.2% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 15% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 27.4% | 17.3% | -10.1% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 12.4% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 19.4% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 4.3% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 19.7% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 23.7% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 96.3% | 89.3% | -7.0% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 87.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.8% | 87.6% | -8.2% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 5.5% | 4.2% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 4.8% | 3.5% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 87.6% | -7.7% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 6.7% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Turton Street 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 -82.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Turton Street, Warrington, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2024-11-22 | £86,073 |
| 16 Turton Street, Warrington, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £69,999 | 2024-07-10 | £73,672 |
| 12 Turton Street, Warrington, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2024-05-29 | £158,923 |
| 14A Turton Street, Warrington, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2023-11-08 | £228,943 |
| 14 Turton Street, Warrington, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-10-26 | £123,273 |
WA3 3AB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 172 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Other | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golborne Community Primary School Talbot Street , Golborne WA3 3NN | 3out of 4 | 17 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, Wigan Hazel Grove , Golborne WA3 3LU | 4out of 4 | 497 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School Church Street , Golborne WA3 3TH | 3out of 4 | 550 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowton West Primary School Slag Lane , Lowton WA3 2ED | 3out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Church Lane , Lowton WA3 2PW | 3out of 4 | 2,071 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Academy Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,475 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 | 2,920 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Byrchall High School Warrington Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PQ | 2out of 4 | 2,946 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cansfield High School Old Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9TP | 3out of 4 | 3,820 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Parks School Market Street , Hindley WN2 3AN | - not rated | 719 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Meadow Independent Primary School Robson Way , WA3 2RD | - not rated | 2,722 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Grove Primary School Willow Grove , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 8XF | 4out of 4 | 2,746 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wargrave House School 449 Wargrave Road , WA12 8RS | 4out of 4 | 4,384 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside Early Adult Provision - LEAP College (Wargrave House Ltd) Wargrave House Ltd, 449 Wargrave Road , WA12 8RS | - not rated | 4,384 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Don Pino Restaurant | 12-14 Heath Street, Golborne | 71 yd | |
| Sir Charles Napier | 69 High Street, Golborne | 171 yd | |
| Cakeaway | 68 High Street, Golborne | 201 yd | |
| Suhana Indian Restaurant | 81 High Street, Golborne | 231 yd | |
| Six Six Three | 101-103 High Street, Golborne | 231 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golborne Community(Members) Club | 2 Salisbury Street, Golborne | 145 yd | |
| Golborne Community Bowling Club | High Street, Golborne | 173 yd | |
| All Saints Catholic Club | High Street, Golborne | 173 yd | |
| The Millstone | 52 Harvey Lane, Golborne | 324 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heaven n Health | 16 Heath Street, Golborne | 71 yd | |
| Garlix | 34 Heath Street, Golborne | 71 yd | |
| Kebab King | 29 Heath Street, Golborne | 86 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 56 Heath Street, Golborne | 113 yd | |
| Chippy Bar | 23 Heath Street, Golborne | 116 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Stores | 29-39 High Street, Golborne | 229 yd | |
| Asda Superstore (Golborne) | Edge Green Lane, Golborne | 759 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Golborne Junior & Infant School (Closed) Talbot Street | grass pitches | 92 yd |
| Iconic Fitness Unit 111 Unit 111 Golborne Enterprise Park | health and fitness suite | 403 yd |
| Legh Street Playing Fields LEGH STREET | grass pitches | 429 yd |
| Golborne High School LOWTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,009 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.