Hartswell Close is in Golborne, Warrington and in Wigan district. WA3 3WD is located in the Golborne & Lowton West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leigh. This postcode has been in use since 1996-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hartswell Close, Golborne, Warrington, WA3 3WD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA3 3TA, WA3 3WQ, WA3 3WE, WA3 3SP, WA3 3WA, WA3 3WB, WA3 3TD, WA3 3SL, WA3 3WF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WA3 3WD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.6% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.4% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 3WD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.5% 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 | 39.1% | 44.5% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 43.2% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -1.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 8.6% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (91.1%) 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 | 56.8% | 57.8% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 33.3% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 7% | 5.6% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 12.9% | 13.5% | 0.6% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 11.6% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 16.5% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.7% | 24.4% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 27.1% | -0.5% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.2% | 96.7% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 95.7% 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% | 95.7% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 95.2% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 62% | 46.2% | 15.8% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hartswell Close 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 Hartswell Close, Warrington, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2024-01-25 | £152,341 |
| 10 Hartswell Close, Warrington, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £149,950 | 2023-11-15 | £161,035 |
| 3 Hartswell Close, Warrington, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £119,500 | 2021-09-23 | £143,675 |
| 8 Hartswell Close, Warrington, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-09-06 | £144,276 |
| 10 Hartswell Close, Warrington, Greater Manchester Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2013-04-19 | £138,360 |
WA3 3WD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 145 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 4,241 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golborne Community Primary School Talbot Street , Golborne WA3 3NN | - not rated | 693 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Community Primary School Talbot Street , Golborne WA3 3NN | 3out of 4 | 693 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School Church Street , Golborne WA3 3TH | 3out of 4 | 809 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, Wigan Hazel Grove , Golborne WA3 3LU | 4out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrids Catholic Primary School Golborne Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,792 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,213 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 | 2,602 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Byrchall High School Warrington Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PQ | 3out of 4 | 2,662 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Byrchall High School Warrington Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PQ | - not rated | 2,662 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newton-le-Willows Community High School Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ | - not rated | 2,754 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 | 1,991 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Grove Primary School Willow Grove , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 8XF | 3out of 4 | 2,046 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gerard Pupil Referral Unit YMCA Building , Hilton Street WN4 8PD | - not rated | 2,297 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ascent Autism Specialist College 11 the Parks , WA12 0JQ | - not rated | 2,696 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Meadow Independent Primary School Robson Way , WA3 2RD | - not rated | 3,049 yd | Other independent school | Yes | 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 | 747 yd | |
| Don Pino Restaurant | 12-14 Heath Street, Golborne | 766 yd | |
| Cakeaway | 68 High Street, Golborne | 795 yd | |
| Suhana Indian Restaurant | 81 High Street, Golborne | 818 yd | |
| Six Six Three | 101-103 High Street, Golborne | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Golf Centre | Ashton Road, Golborne | 541 yd | |
| The Millstone | 52 Harvey Lane, Golborne | 573 yd | |
| Golborne Community(Members) Club | 2 Salisbury Street, Golborne | 703 yd | |
| Golborne Community Bowling Club | High Street, Golborne | 945 yd | |
| All Saints Catholic Club | High Street, Golborne | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok In Chippy | 121 Edge Green Lane, Golborne | 310 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 56 Heath Street, Golborne | 670 yd | |
| Kebab King | 29 Heath Street, Golborne | 722 yd | |
| Chippy Bar | 23 Heath Street, Golborne | 743 yd | |
| Panda Chef Chinese Take Away | 15 Heath Street, Golborne | 743 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Superstore (Golborne) | Edge Green Lane, Golborne | 135 yd | |
| B & M Stores | 29-39 High Street, Golborne | 1,000 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Sycamores Golf Centre ASHTON ROAD FARM ASHTON ROAD FARM ASHTON ROAD | golf | 466 yd |
| Iconic Fitness Unit 111 Unit 111 Golborne Enterprise Park | health and fitness suite | 564 yd |
| Golborne Junior & Infant School (Closed) Talbot Street | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Legh Street Playing Fields LEGH STREET | grass pitches | 1,044 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 | 65.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.