Barrowdale Road, Golborne, Warrington, WA3 3LW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA3 3LW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.9%	50.3%	0.4%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	50.1%	49.7%	-0.4%	49.0%	0.7%

Partnership Status

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 3LW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.9% 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	40.3%	45.9%	5.6%	37.9%	8.0%
Married: Opposite sex	36.1%	34.8%	-1.3%	44.2%	-9.4%
Separated	2.1%	3.9%	1.8%	2.2%	1.7%
Divorced	15.3%	11.6%	-3.7%	9.1%	2.5%
Widowed	6.3%	3.9%	-2.4%	6.1%	-2.2%

Health

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	48.6%	49.6%	1.0%	48.4%	1.2%
Good health	28.8%	33.1%	4.3%	33.6%	-0.5%
Fair health	13.8%	11.1%	-2.7%	12.7%	-1.6%
Bad health	7.3%	4.7%	-2.6%	4.0%	0.7%
Very bad health	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%	1.2%	0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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	30.2%	17.5%	-12.7%	18.2%	-0.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	23.3%	14%	-9.3%	9.6%	4.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.1%	18.4%	-0.7%	13.4%	5.0%
Apprenticeship	3.5%	5.2%	1.7%	5.3%	-0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9%	16.4%	7.4%	16.9%	-0.5%
Degree or Similar	10.4%	26.3%	15.9%	33.8%	-7.5%
Other	4.5%	2.2%	-2.3%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Black African	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.5%	-1.4%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.7%	97.4%	-1.3%	81.4%	16.0%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Arab	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.3% 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%	95.3%	-1.7%	83.2%	12.1%
European Union	2.5%	3.6%	1.1%	6.1%	-2.5%
Africa	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.3%	-1.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.2%	95.1%	-1.1%	83.2%	11.9%
10+ Years	0.3%	3%	2.7%	9.8%	-6.8%
5-10 Years	0.3%	1.5%	1.2%	2.9%	-1.4%
2-5 Years	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.3%	0.4%	-1.9%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.2%	76.7%	-0.5%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Italy	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Poland	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
Romania	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
North Africa	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
Central and Western Africa	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
No passport held	19.9%	13.5%	6.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.3%	37.2%	5.1%
Christian	53.6%	46.2%	7.4%
Muslim	0.2%	6.5%	-6.3%
Other religion	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Not answered	3.6%	6.0%	-2.4%

Safety

Is Barrowdale Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barrowdale Road 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 -16.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£35,900

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in WA3 3LW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Barrowdale Road are based on 19 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Wigan.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Barrowdale Road, Golborne, Warrington, WA3 3LW

Estimated Average Property Prices for WA3 3LW

Average Price
£169,507

Semi-Detached
£169,507

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Barrowdale Road

Average Price
£174,991

Semi-Detached
£174,991

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Barrowdale Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
26 Barrowdale Road, Warrington, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2024-04-19	£162,614
16 Barrowdale Road, Warrington, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2023-12-18	£186,182
10 Barrowdale Road, Warrington, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£117,500	2016-12-19	£189,917
8 Barrowdale Road, Warrington, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£128,250	2016-10-13	£211,771
8 Barrowdale Road, Warrington, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£90,000	2013-02-22	£173,201

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WA3 3LW

Employment

WA3 3LW 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	181
Part-Time Employee	54
Retired	35
Self-Employed	28
Long-Term Sick or disabled	19
Student (economically inactive)	17
Unemployed	9
Looking after home or family	7
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	41
Manufacturing	26
Human health and social work activities	20
Construction	17
Accommodation and food service activities	15
Transport and storage	14
Administrative and support service activities	11
Education	7
Other	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	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	142 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School Church Street , Golborne WA3 3TH	3out of 4	347 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Golborne Community Primary School Talbot Street , Golborne WA3 3NN	3out of 4	641 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Lowton West Primary School Slag Lane , Lowton WA3 2ED	3out of 4	817 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Luke's CofE Primary School Church Lane , Lowton WA3 2PW	3out of 4	1,467 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Golborne High School Lowton Road , Golborne WA3 3EL	3out of 4	690 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Hope Academy Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ	3out of 4	2,927 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lowton Church of England High School Newton Road , Lowton WA3 1DU	2out of 4	3,322 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	3,542 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Byrchall High School Warrington Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PQ	2out of 4	3,572 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Parks School Market Street , Hindley WN2 3AN	- not rated	924 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Green Meadow Independent Primary School Robson Way , WA3 2RD	- not rated	2,091 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Willow Grove Primary School Willow Grove , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 8XF	4out of 4	3,113 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wargrave House School 449 Wargrave Road , WA12 8RS	4out of 4	4,660 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	4,660 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wigan & Leigh People First	149a Lowton Road, Golborne	418 yd
Suhana Indian Restaurant	81 High Street, Golborne	435 yd
Six Six Three	101-103 High Street, Golborne	435 yd
Sir Charles Napier	69 High Street, Golborne	461 yd
Tree Top Play & Party Cafe	Kirkstead Way, Golborne	467 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Golborne Community Bowling Club	High Street, Golborne	545 yd
All Saints Catholic Club	High Street, Golborne	545 yd
Golborne Community(Members) Club	2 Salisbury Street, Golborne	578 yd
Golborne Sports & Social Club	28 Stone Cross Lane North, Lowton	586 yd
Golborne Parkside Sports & Community Club,	Rivington Avenue, Golborne	655 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Opera Kitchen	77 High Street, Golborne	435 yd
Aroma	113 High Street, Golborne	457 yd
Wok's Cooking	111 High Street, Golborne	457 yd
Golborne Fry	126 Lowton Road, Golborne	466 yd
Farz's	74-78 High Street, Golborne	477 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
B & M Stores	29-39 High Street, Golborne		531 yd
Co-op	235 Church Lane, Lowton		833 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Golborne Sports And Social Club STONE CROSS LANE NORTH	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	508 yd
Golborne High School LOWTON ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	640 yd
Iconic Fitness Unit 111 Unit 111 Golborne Enterprise Park	health and fitness suite	647 yd
Golborne Parkside Sport & Community Club HUGO JOHNSON PLAYING FIELDS HUGO JOHNSON PLAYING FIELDS RIVINGTON AVENUE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	690 yd
Golborne Junior & Infant School (Closed) Talbot Street	grass pitches	723 yd
Legh Street Playing Fields LEGH STREET	grass pitches	941 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	192 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	11.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.