Sycamore Avenue is in Golborne, Warrington and in Wigan district. WA3 3SE 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 Sycamore Avenue, Golborne, Warrington, WA3 3SE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA3 3DW, WA3 3SF, WA3 3SD, WA3 3FL, WA3 3SG, WA3 3SB, WA3 3DE, WA3 3DF, WA3 3DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA3 3SE 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 | 47.9% | 50.2% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 52.1% | 49.8% | -2.3% | 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 | 42.4% | 39.6% | -2.8% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42% | 39.1% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 8.6% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 9.6% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.1% | 45.7% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 41.5% | 7.8% | 33.6% | 7.9% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 9.8% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 2.6% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 24.7% | 19.8% | -4.9% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 10.2% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 11.2% | -7.7% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 7.6% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 17.3% | 2.9% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 29.4% | 15.0% | 33.8% | -4.4% |
| Other | 7.8% | 4.6% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.8% | 95.9% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 96.5% | 92.5% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 93.2% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.4% | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sycamore 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 fallen by about -5.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Sycamore Avenue, Warrington, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2021-01-20 | £125,285 |
| 4 Sycamore Avenue, Warrington, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £40,000 | 1995-02-15 | £200,939 |
WA3 3SE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
WA3 3SE 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 | 73 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 319 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School Church Street , Golborne WA3 3TH | 3out of 4 | 546 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, Wigan Hazel Grove , Golborne WA3 3LU | 4out of 4 | 686 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowton West Primary School Slag Lane , Lowton WA3 2ED | 3out of 4 | 1,547 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School Golborne Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 2,151 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,071 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Academy Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,679 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 | 2,791 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Byrchall High School Warrington Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PQ | 2out of 4 | 2,833 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cansfield High School Old Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9TP | 3out of 4 | 3,594 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 | 1,051 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Grove Primary School Willow Grove , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 8XF | 4out of 4 | 2,424 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Meadow Independent Primary School Robson Way , WA3 2RD | - not rated | 2,821 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wargrave House School 449 Wargrave Road , WA12 8RS | 4out of 4 | 4,657 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 | 4,657 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 | 316 yd | |
| Cakeaway | 68 High Street, Golborne | 344 yd | |
| Suhana Indian Restaurant | 81 High Street, Golborne | 370 yd | |
| Six Six Three | 101-103 High Street, Golborne | 370 yd | |
| Sir Charles Napier | 69 High Street, Golborne | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golborne Community(Members) Club | 2 Salisbury Street, Golborne | 249 yd | |
| The Millstone | 52 Harvey Lane, Golborne | 307 yd | |
| Golborne Community Bowling Club | High Street, Golborne | 501 yd | |
| All Saints Catholic Club | High Street, Golborne | 501 yd | |
| Sycamore Golf Centre | Ashton Road, Golborne | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Fish Bar | 56 Heath Street, Golborne | 253 yd | |
| Kebab King | 29 Heath Street, Golborne | 272 yd | |
| Chippy Bar | 23 Heath Street, Golborne | 290 yd | |
| Panda Chef Chinese Take Away | 15 Heath Street, Golborne | 290 yd | |
| Heaven n Health | 16 Heath Street, Golborne | 316 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Superstore (Golborne) | Edge Green Lane, Golborne | 472 yd | |
| B & M Stores | 29-39 High Street, Golborne | 555 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Iconic Fitness Unit 111 Unit 111 Golborne Enterprise Park | health and fitness suite | 208 yd |
| Golborne Junior & Infant School (Closed) Talbot Street | grass pitches | 330 yd |
| Legh Street Playing Fields LEGH STREET | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| The Sycamores Golf Centre ASHTON ROAD FARM ASHTON ROAD FARM ASHTON ROAD | golf | 890 yd |
| Golborne High School LOWTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 931 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.