East Avenue is in Golborne, Warrington and in Wigan district. WA3 3EB 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 East Avenue, Golborne, Warrington, WA3 3EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA3 3JA, WA3 3GZ, WA3 3DZ, WA3 3EA, WA3 3ES, WA3 3ET, WA3 3HU, WA3 3HX, WA3 3LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA3 3EB 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 | 49.5% | 50.2% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.8% | -0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.3% | 36% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.1% | 31.6% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -12.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 14% | 15.1% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 6.0% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 13.8% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (59.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.4% | 27.6% | -6.8% | 48.4% | -20.8% |
| Good health | 25.8% | 31.8% | 6.0% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 26.1% | 26.8% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 14.1% |
| Bad health | 11.4% | 10% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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 3EB this area, 30.1% 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 21.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.8% | 30.1% | -12.7% | 18.2% | 11.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 11.8% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 14.4% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 7% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 12.2% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 21.8% | 10.9% | 33.8% | -12.0% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.3% | 97.7% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 98.5% 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 | 99.3% | 98.5% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99% | 98.5% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.3% | 76.7% | -3.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 26% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 59.8% | 46.2% | 13.6% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around East 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 East Avenue, Warrington, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2017-06-19 | £150,522 |
WA3 3EB 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in WA3 3EB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 79 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Other | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton-Le-Willows Nursery School Patterson Street , WA12 9PZ | - not rated | 4,810 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 457 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, Wigan Hazel Grove , Golborne WA3 3LU | 4out of 4 | 596 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowton West Primary School Slag Lane , Lowton WA3 2ED | 3out of 4 | 615 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Community Primary School Talbot Street , Golborne WA3 3NN | - not rated | 991 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Community Primary School Talbot Street , Golborne WA3 3NN | 3out of 4 | 991 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4out of 4 | 227 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowton Church of England High School Newton Road , Lowton WA3 1DU | 3out of 4 | 3,044 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowton High School A Specialist Sports College Newton Road , Lowton WA3 1DU | - not rated | 3,072 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton-le-Willows Community High School Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ | - not rated | 3,270 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Academy Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ | - not rated | 3,391 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 | 1,845 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosehill School Willow Grove , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 8XF | - not rated | 2,970 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Grove Primary School Willow Grove , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 8XF | 3out of 4 | 3,030 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton Bank Preparatory School 34 High Street , WA12 9SN | - not rated | 3,414 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gerard Pupil Referral Unit YMCA Building , Hilton Street WN4 8PD | - not rated | 3,501 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 206 yd | |
| Hare & Hounds | 1 Golborne Road, Lowton | 489 yd | |
| Hooton Newsagents | 54 Church Street, Golborne | 528 yd | |
| Garden Café | Golborne Road, Lowton | 594 yd | |
| Suhana Indian Restaurant | 81 High Street, Golborne | 673 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golborne Parkside Sports & Community Club, | Rivington Avenue, Golborne | 291 yd | |
| Rams Head Hotel | 248 Slag Lane, Lowton | 659 yd | |
| Golborne Community(Members) Club | 2 Salisbury Street, Golborne | 791 yd | |
| Golborne Sports & Social Club | 28 Stone Cross Lane North, Lowton | 807 yd | |
| Golborne Community Bowling Club | High Street, Golborne | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golborne Fry | 126 Lowton Road, Golborne | 138 yd | |
| Church Street Chippy | 50 Church Street, Golborne | 456 yd | |
| Aroma | 113 High Street, Golborne | 582 yd | |
| Wok's Cooking | 111 High Street, Golborne | 582 yd | |
| Opera Kitchen | 77 High Street, Golborne | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 235 Church Lane, Lowton | 864 yd | |
| B & M Stores | 29-39 High Street, Golborne | 899 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Golborne High School LOWTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 206 yd |
| Golborne Parkside Sport & Community Club HUGO JOHNSON PLAYING FIELDS HUGO JOHNSON PLAYING FIELDS RIVINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 360 yd |
| Golborne Sports And Social Club STONE CROSS LANE NORTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 670 yd |
| Iconic Fitness Unit 111 Unit 111 Golborne Enterprise Park | health and fitness suite | 693 yd |
| Golborne Junior & Infant School (Closed) Talbot Street | grass pitches | 989 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 | 56.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.