Farm Croft Drive is in Golborne, Warrington and in Wigan district. WA3 3YJ is located in the Golborne & Lowton West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leigh. This postcode has been in use since 2018-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Farm Croft Drive, Golborne, Warrington, WA3 3YJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WA3 3YN, WA3 3YL, WA3 3EJ, WA3 3EF, WA3 3EG, WA3 3DT, WA3 3DU, WA3 3DY, WA3 3TY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WA3 3YJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.3% | 52.3% | -5.0% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 42.7% | 47.7% | 5.0% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 3YJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.5% 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 | 30.4% | 52.5% | 22.1% | 37.9% | 14.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 35.7% | -9.8% | 44.2% | -8.5% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 6.8% | -4.8% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 2.9% | -7.8% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (90.9%) 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 | 33.5% | 60% | 26.5% | 48.4% | 11.6% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 30.9% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 22.6% | 7.2% | -15.4% | 12.7% | -5.5% |
| Bad health | 6% | 1.6% | -4.4% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 0.2% | -3.4% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
In the area around WA3 3YJ this area, 8.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.6% | 8.5% | -28.1% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 4.5% | -8.4% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 11.1% | -8.1% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 22% | 13.5% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 48.7% | 31.3% | 33.8% | 14.9% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 99.6% | 88.7% | -10.9% | 81.4% | 7.3% |
In this area, 91.2% 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 | 99.6% | 91.2% | -8.4% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 90.8% | -7.6% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 59.4% | 46.2% | 13.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farm Croft Drive 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 .

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Farm Croft Drive, Warrington, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £269,995 | 2025-09-26 | £269,995 |
| 52 Farm Croft Drive, Warrington, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-09-12 | £385,000 |
| 69 Farm Croft Drive, Warrington, Greater Manchester Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £253,995 | 2025-06-13 | £262,838 |
| 9 Farm Croft Drive, Warrington, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £329,995 | 2025-03-28 | £335,363 |
| 9 Farm Croft Drive, Warrington, Greater Manchester Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-02-13 | £194,019 |
WA3 3YJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 266 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 549 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, Wigan Hazel Grove , Golborne WA3 3LU | 4out of 4 | 859 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowton West Primary School Slag Lane , Lowton WA3 2ED | 3out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Golborne Community Primary School Talbot Street , Golborne WA3 3NN | 3out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Church Lane , Lowton WA3 2PW | 3out of 4 | 1,845 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 | 305 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lowton Church of England High School Newton Road , Lowton WA3 1DU | 2out of 4 | 3,300 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Academy Ashton Road , WA12 0AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,534 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 | 3,576 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Byrchall High School Warrington Road , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 9PQ | 2out of 4 | 3,638 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,647 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Meadow Independent Primary School Robson Way , WA3 2RD | - not rated | 2,153 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Grove Primary School Willow Grove , Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 8XF | 4out of 4 | 2,615 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Holden School First Lane , Leigh WN7 4SB | - not rated | 4,298 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Expanse Learning (Expanse Group Ltd) Leigh Sports Stadium, Sale Way , Leigh Sports Village WN7 4JY | - not rated | 4,447 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 | 333 yd | |
| Wigan & Leigh People First | 149a Lowton Road, Golborne | 583 yd | |
| Suhana Indian Restaurant | 81 High Street, Golborne | 851 yd | |
| Six Six Three | 101-103 High Street, Golborne | 851 yd | |
| Hare & Hounds | 1 Golborne Road, Lowton | 857 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golborne Parkside Sports & Community Club, | Rivington Avenue, Golborne | 511 yd | |
| Golborne Community(Members) Club | 2 Salisbury Street, Golborne | 919 yd | |
| Rams Head Hotel | 248 Slag Lane, Lowton | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Street Chippy | 50 Church Street, Golborne | 480 yd | |
| Golborne Fry | 126 Lowton Road, Golborne | 495 yd | |
| Aroma | 113 High Street, Golborne | 711 yd | |
| Wok's Cooking | 111 High Street, Golborne | 711 yd | |
| Opera Kitchen | 77 High Street, Golborne | 855 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Golborne High School LOWTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 201 yd |
| Golborne Parkside Sport & Community Club HUGO JOHNSON PLAYING FIELDS HUGO JOHNSON PLAYING FIELDS RIVINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 586 yd |
| Iconic Fitness Unit 111 Unit 111 Golborne Enterprise Park | health and fitness suite | 716 yd |
| Golborne Sports And Social Club STONE CROSS LANE NORTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,062 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 29.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.