Properties for sale in WA3
Lowton, Golborne, Birchwood, Rixton, Glazebrook, Culcheth
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House Prices in WA3
Properties in WA3 have an average house price of £272,154.00 and had 2370 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.
The most expensive property was sold for £1,490,000.00.
Property Price Paid in WA3 by Year
The average sold property price by year was:
| Year | Average Sold Price | Sold Properties |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £277,541.00 | 322 Properties |
| 2025 | £289,812.00 | 803 Properties |
| 2024 | £261,162.00 | 661 Properties |
| 2023 | £257,347.00 | 584 Properties |
| 2022 | £253,716.00 | 799 Properties |
| 2021 | £239,328.00 | 988 Properties |
| 2020 | £224,425.00 | 885 Properties |
| 2019 | £200,629.00 | 1,018 Properties |
| 2018 | £190,425.00 | 885 Properties |
| 2017 | £193,833.00 | 782 Properties |
| 2016 | £186,925.00 | 692 Properties |
| 2015 | £185,591.00 | 764 Properties |
| 2014 | £166,758.00 | 686 Properties |
| 2013 | £153,418.00 | 533 Properties |
| 2012 | £158,798.00 | 462 Properties |
| 2011 | £157,104.00 | 440 Properties |
| 2010 | £171,427.00 | 439 Properties |
| 2009 | £151,504.00 | 421 Properties |
| 2008 | £156,363.00 | 499 Properties |
| 2007 | £169,013.00 | 1,044 Properties |
| 2006 | £160,375.00 | 990 Properties |
| 2005 | £148,930.00 | 731 Properties |
| 2004 | £139,741.00 | 938 Properties |
| 2003 | £117,613.00 | 967 Properties |
| 2002 | £92,159.00 | 1,066 Properties |
| 2001 | £81,651.00 | 990 Properties |
| 2000 | £71,749.00 | 991 Properties |
| 1999 | £67,616.00 | 983 Properties |
| 1998 | £66,786.00 | 979 Properties |
| 1997 | £62,124.00 | 1,068 Properties |
| 1996 | £62,246.00 | 898 Properties |
| 1995 | £63,461.00 | 752 Properties |
Property Price per Property Type in WA3
Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.
The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:
| Property Type | Average Sold Price | Sold Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Detached House | £409,494.00 | 747 Detached Houses |
| Flat | £122,386.00 | 144 Flats |
| Semi Detached House | £238,735.00 | 984 Semi Detached Houses |
| Terraced House | £174,898.00 | 495 Terraced Houses |
Houses and Flats for sale in WA3, Lowton, Golborne, Birchwood, Rixton
There are 208 results. Property prices in WA3 range from £129k to £1.73M with an average price of £388k.
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Property market in WA3
What's for sale
230 homes · share, count and typical priceHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical pricePrice bands
230 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes for sale | 91% | 5% |
| Typical asking price | £350k | £108k |
| Average bedrooms | 3.3 | 1.5 |
| Typical time to sell | 10 weeks | 11 weeks |
Asking prices over time
typical asking price of the homes first listed each quarter · −4.1% since 2024 Q4Prices in and around WA3
typical asking price, cheapest firstSchools in WA3
16 primary · 4 secondary · 95% rated good or outstanding- Golborne High School secondary · Outstanding
- All Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, Wigan primary · Outstanding
- Twiss Green Community Primary School primary · Outstanding
- Culcheth High School secondary · Good
- Birchwood Community High School secondary · Good
- Lowton Church of England High School secondary · Good
Based on 230 homes for sale on Houses now, 783 listings that left the market in the last 12 months, the asking prices of the homes listed over the last two years. Sold prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Aug 2025 to Aug 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions about WA3
What is the average house price in WA3?
The average home for sale in WA3 is priced at £389,000. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical price is £335,000. This is based on the 230 homes for sale on Houses right now.
How much does a 2 or 3 bedroom home cost in WA3?
A typical 2-bedroom home in WA3 costs £220,000 and a 3-bedroom home £270,000. So the extra bedroom adds about £50,000. 1-bedroom homes start at around £105,000, and 4-bedroom homes are about £455,000.
What price range should I expect in WA3?
Most homes in WA3 are priced between £127,000 and £1.69 million, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £210,000, and one in five £510,000 or more.
How many homes are for sale in WA3?
There are 208 homes for sale in WA3 on Houses right now. 52 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are house prices going up in WA3?
They are holding steady. Homes put up for sale in WA3 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £285,000, about the same as the year before (£285,000). By size, 2-bedroom homes are up 3%, 3-bedroom homes are up 4% and 4-bedroom homes are up 4%.
How long does it take to sell a home in WA3?
Homes usually sell or come off the market within about 11 weeks. About 35% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 5 months. Houses go faster, in about 10 weeks against about 11 weeks for flats.
What rental yield can I get in WA3?
Around 4.5% gross. That compares a typical rent of £950 a month with a typical sold price of £255,000. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes are for sale in WA3?
Detached houses are the most common, about 4 in 10 homes for sale in WA3. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by terraced houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £108,000, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £465,000.
Where are the cheapest places to buy near WA3?
Of the areas around WA3, WN7 is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £200,000, followed by WA1 (£200,000) and WN4 (£230,000). WA3 itself is £335,000.
Are homes in WA3 freehold or leasehold?
About three quarters of homes for sale in WA3 are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats.
What are the schools like in WA3?
There are 16 primary and 4 secondary schools in WA3. 95% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 3 were outstanding.
Which areas are included in the WA3 postcode district?
The main areas within WA3 include Lowton, Golborne, Birchwood, Rixton, Glazebrook and Culcheth.
What has been the average sold property price in WA3 over the last three years?
Semi Detached Houses in WA3 have an average sold price of £238,735, while Detached Houses have an average of £409,494. Terraced Houses have an average of £174,898 and Flats have an average of £122,386. The average sold property price in WA3 over the last three years is approximately £276,172.
Which train stations are available in WA3?
The train stations available in WA3 are Birchwood Station and Glazebrook Station.