West Avenue is in Golborne, Warrington and in Wigan district. WA3 3EA 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 West Avenue, Golborne, Warrington, WA3 3EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA3 3DZ, WA3 3EB, WA3 3XJ, WA3 3JA, WA3 3XL, WA3 3GZ, WA3 3DY, WA3 3LD, WA3 3LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA3 3EA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51.2% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.6% | 48.8% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.8% | 41.4% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 40.5% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 9.9% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 6.5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 41.2% | 44.1% | 2.9% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 27.8% | -6.6% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 18% | 20.1% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 5.2% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 3EA this area, 29.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.6% | 29.9% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 9.1% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 16.5% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 4.8% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 19% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.4% | 17.7% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -16.1% |
| Other | 4.9% | 3% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.7% | 99.3% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 95.5% 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 | 96.9% | 95.5% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 95.8% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.9% | 37.2% | -7.3% |
| Christian | 62.2% | 46.2% | 16.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West 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. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 West Avenue, Warrington, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-08-13 | £113,600 |
| 37 West Avenue, Warrington, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2017-08-17 | £120,832 |
| 39 West Avenue, Warrington, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2017-07-14 | £174,370 |
| 5 West Avenue, Warrington, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £104,999 | 2015-10-28 | £179,185 |
| 31 West Avenue, Warrington, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2012-05-04 | £159,158 |
WA3 3EA 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 | 86 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School Church Street , Golborne WA3 3TH | 3out of 4 | 249 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, Wigan Hazel Grove , Golborne WA3 3LU | 4out of 4 | 465 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Community Primary School Talbot Street , Golborne WA3 3NN | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowton West Primary School Slag Lane , Lowton WA3 2ED | 3out of 4 | 803 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Church Lane , Lowton WA3 2PW | 3out of 4 | 1,585 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 | 343 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Academy Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,229 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowton Church of England High School Newton Road , Lowton WA3 1DU | 2out of 4 | 3,257 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield Rookery Avenue , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PF | 3out of 4 | 3,567 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Byrchall High School Warrington Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PQ | 2out of 4 | 3,612 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,274 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Meadow Independent Primary School Robson Way , WA3 2RD | - not rated | 2,053 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Grove Primary School Willow Grove , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 8XF | 4out of 4 | 2,880 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holden School First Lane , Leigh WN7 4SB | - not rated | 4,533 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 | 4,580 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wigan & Leigh People First | 149a Lowton Road, Golborne | 280 yd | |
| Hooton Newsagents | 54 Church Street, Golborne | 465 yd | |
| Hare & Hounds | 1 Golborne Road, Lowton | 553 yd | |
| Suhana Indian Restaurant | 81 High Street, Golborne | 561 yd | |
| Six Six Three | 101-103 High Street, Golborne | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golborne Parkside Sports & Community Club, | Rivington Avenue, Golborne | 405 yd | |
| Golborne Community(Members) Club | 2 Salisbury Street, Golborne | 677 yd | |
| Rams Head Hotel | 248 Slag Lane, Lowton | 748 yd | |
| Golborne Community Bowling Club | High Street, Golborne | 787 yd | |
| All Saints Catholic Club | High Street, Golborne | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golborne Fry | 126 Lowton Road, Golborne | 238 yd | |
| Church Street Chippy | 50 Church Street, Golborne | 353 yd | |
| Aroma | 113 High Street, Golborne | 468 yd | |
| Wok's Cooking | 111 High Street, Golborne | 468 yd | |
| Opera Kitchen | 77 High Street, Golborne | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Stores | 29-39 High Street, Golborne | 797 yd | |
| Co-op | 235 Church Lane, Lowton | 930 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Golborne High School LOWTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 259 yd |
| Golborne Parkside Sport & Community Club HUGO JOHNSON PLAYING FIELDS HUGO JOHNSON PLAYING FIELDS RIVINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 473 yd |
| Iconic Fitness Unit 111 Unit 111 Golborne Enterprise Park | health and fitness suite | 583 yd |
| Golborne Sports And Social Club STONE CROSS LANE NORTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 700 yd |
| Golborne Junior & Infant School (Closed) Talbot Street | grass pitches | 876 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 | 68.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.