Yew Tree Way is in Golborne, Warrington and in Wigan district. WA3 3JD is located in the Golborne & Lowton West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leigh. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Yew Tree Way, Golborne, Warrington, WA3 3JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA3 3JD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.1% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.9% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 | 32.8% | 40.3% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 42.2% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.9% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 10.4% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 5.2% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 49.4% | 48.6% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 32% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 13.5% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 5% | 5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 23.1% | 16.3% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 16.3% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 15.5% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.2% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 19.6% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.9% | 25.3% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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 | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.1% | 97.4% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.5% 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% | 96.5% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 96.3% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 53.4% | 46.2% | 7.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Yew Tree Way was 2.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 483.3% higher than the Golborne & Lowton West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Yew Tree Way has the lowest crime rate of 6 local areas in Golborne & Lowton West and the 5th lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Wigan .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Yew Tree Way, Warrington, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £1,240,000 | 2022-08-01 | £1,289,498 |
| Unit 7 Yew Tree Way, Warrington, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £9,800,000 | 2021-01-29 | £12,307,540 |
| Barlow House Unit 6 Yew Tree Way, Warrington, Greater Manchester Other, an established residential building | £4,080,000 | 2014-09-30 | £6,309,406 |
WA3 3JD 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 | 171 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, Wigan Hazel Grove , Golborne WA3 3LU | 4out of 4 | 833 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Community Primary School Talbot Street , Golborne WA3 3NN | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School Church Street , Golborne WA3 3TH | 3out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowton West Primary School Slag Lane , Lowton WA3 2ED | 3out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Church Lane , Lowton WA3 2PW | 3out of 4 | 1,371 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 | 1,490 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Academy Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,515 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowton Church of England High School Newton Road , Lowton WA3 1DU | 2out of 4 | 3,432 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Byrchall High School Warrington Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PQ | 2out of 4 | 3,812 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School, Ashton-in-Makerfield Rookery Avenue , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PF | 3out of 4 | 3,816 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 646 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Meadow Independent Primary School Robson Way , WA3 2RD | - not rated | 2,233 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Grove Primary School Willow Grove , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 8XF | 4out of 4 | 3,828 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wargrave House School 449 Wargrave Road , WA12 8RS | 4out of 4 | 3,970 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 | 3,970 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurants | Yew Tree Way, Stone Cross Park | 0 yd | |
| Alpla (UK) Limited | Yew Tree Way, Stone Cross Park | 115 yd | |
| Bartlett Mitchell | Unit 6 Yew Tree Way, Stone Cross Park | 247 yd | |
| Queen Anne Inn | 14 Bridge Street, Golborne | 641 yd | |
| The Cake Bank | 773 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golborne Sports & Social Club | 28 Stone Cross Lane North, Lowton | 675 yd | |
| Golborne Community Bowling Club | High Street, Golborne | 917 yd | |
| All Saints Catholic Club | High Street, Golborne | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deli-Licious | 98 Bridge Street, Golborne | 755 yd | |
| Golborne Chinese Kitchen | 59-61 High Street, Golborne | 957 yd | |
| Qs Pizza | 245 Church Lane, Lowton | 1,031 yd | |
| Good Fortune | 235 Church Lane, Lowton | 1,031 yd | |
| Amans | 239 Church Lane, Lowton | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Stores | 29-39 High Street, Golborne | 862 yd | |
| Co-op | 235 Church Lane, Lowton | 1,031 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Golborne Sports And Social Club STONE CROSS LANE NORTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 787 yd |
| Legh Street Playing Fields LEGH STREET | grass pitches | 1,045 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 | 78.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 21.4% |
| Median download speed | 32.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 29.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 38.58 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 38.58 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.89 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.