Ashton Road is in Golborne, Warrington and in Wigan district. WA3 3UN 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 Ashton Road, Golborne, Warrington, WA3 3UN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA3 3UW, WA3 3UL, WA3 3TZ, WA3 3TS, WA3 3UR, WA3 3UA, WA3 3TY, WA3 3UD, WA3 3TU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA3 3UN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.7% | 50.4% | 3.7% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 53.3% | 49.6% | -3.7% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 3UN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% 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 | 41.7% | 47.6% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.4% | 32.2% | -6.2% | 44.2% | -12.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 4% | 5.5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 8.6% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 4.5% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 45.4% | 49.6% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 42% | 34.5% | -7.5% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 11.8% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 23.9% | 21.2% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 9% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.3% | 17% | -7.3% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 8% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 18.4% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 24.7% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.7% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.4% | 93.1% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 96.6% | 94.4% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 94.4% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashton Road was 2.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 1857.1% higher than the Golborne & Lowton West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashton Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 3 local areas in Golborne & Lowton West and the 15th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Wigan .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Ashton Road, Warrington, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2024-07-22 | £129,293 |
| 44 Ashton Road, Warrington, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2024-07-12 | £88,118 |
| 48 Ashton Road, Warrington, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-03-20 | £146,483 |
| 34 Ashton Road, Warrington, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2019-08-07 | £132,405 |
| 20 Ashton Road, Warrington, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2019-06-10 | £203,972 |
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| 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 | 4,777 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 | 701 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Community Primary School Talbot Street , Golborne WA3 3NN | - not rated | 978 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Community Primary School Talbot Street , Golborne WA3 3NN | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, Wigan Hazel Grove , Golborne WA3 3LU | 4out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowton West Primary School Slag Lane , Lowton WA3 2ED | 3out of 4 | 1,498 yd | Community 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 | 4out of 4 | 798 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 | 3,122 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Byrchall High School Warrington Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PQ | 3out of 4 | 3,193 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Byrchall High School Warrington Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PQ | - not rated | 3,193 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton-le-Willows Community High School Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ | - not rated | 3,266 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosehill School Willow Grove , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 8XF | - not rated | 2,081 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Grove Primary School Willow Grove , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 8XF | 3out of 4 | 2,141 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Meadow Independent Primary School Robson Way , WA3 2RD | - not rated | 2,654 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gerard Pupil Referral Unit YMCA Building , Hilton Street WN4 8PD | - not rated | 2,724 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ascent Autism Specialist College 11 the Parks , WA12 0JQ | - not rated | 3,246 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hooton Newsagents | 54 Church Street, Golborne | 365 yd | |
| Cakeaway | 68 High Street, Golborne | 886 yd | |
| Suhana Indian Restaurant | 81 High Street, Golborne | 888 yd | |
| Six Six Three | 101-103 High Street, Golborne | 888 yd | |
| Don Pino Restaurant | 12-14 Heath Street, Golborne | 944 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Golf Centre | Ashton Road, Golborne | 761 yd | |
| Golborne Community(Members) Club | 2 Salisbury Street, Golborne | 858 yd | |
| The Millstone | 52 Harvey Lane, Golborne | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Street Chippy | 50 Church Street, Golborne | 567 yd | |
| Aroma | 113 High Street, Golborne | 747 yd | |
| Wok's Cooking | 111 High Street, Golborne | 747 yd | |
| Wok In Chippy | 121 Edge Green Lane, Golborne | 825 yd | |
| Farz's | 74-78 High Street, Golborne | 885 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Superstore (Golborne) | Edge Green Lane, Golborne | 716 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Sycamores Golf Centre ASHTON ROAD FARM ASHTON ROAD FARM ASHTON ROAD | golf | 591 yd |
| Iconic Fitness Unit 111 Unit 111 Golborne Enterprise Park | health and fitness suite | 598 yd |
| Golborne High School LOWTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 766 yd |
| Golborne Junior & Infant School (Closed) Talbot Street | grass pitches | 1,013 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.