Lowton, Golborne, Birchwood, Rixton, Glazebrook, Culcheth

There are 326 results. Rental prices in WA3 range from £750 pcm to £1.3k pcm with an average price of £973 pcm.


Houses and Flats to rent in WA3, Lowton, Golborne, Birchwood, Rixton

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Rental market in WA3

Average rent £973 pcm typical £938 pcm
Most rents £750 – £1,338 pcm leaving out the extremes
Homes to rent 15 available now
New to rent 10 in the last 30 days
Typical time to let 3 weeks last 12 months
Rents, year on year no change homes newly listed
Gross rental yield 4.4% typical rent vs sold price

What's to rent

16 homes · share, count and typical rent
Terraced houses 50.0% 8 · £900
Semi-detached houses 37.5% 6 · £1.3k
Flats and apartments 12.5% 2 · £750

How many bedrooms

share, count and typical rent
2 bedrooms 37.5% 6 · £863
3 bedrooms 56.3% 9 · £1k
4 bedrooms 6.3% 1 · £1.3k

Rent bands

16 homes
Under £820 pcm 18.8% 3
£820 – £900 pcm 12.5% 2
£900 – £1,000 pcm 25.0% 4
£1,000 – £1,200 pcm 18.8% 3
£1,200 pcm and over 25.0% 4

Asking rents over time

typical rent of the homes first listed each quarter · +5.8% since 2024 Q4 Median rent per quarter in WA3 2024 Q4: £898 pcm (34 new listings) £898 pcm 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £995 pcm (41 new listings) £995 pcm 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £850 pcm (39 new listings) £850 pcm 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £873 pcm (44 new listings) £873 pcm 2025 Q3 2025 Q4: £1,000 pcm (45 new listings) £1,000 pcm 2025 Q4 2026 Q1: £900 pcm (45 new listings) £900 pcm 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £850 pcm (41 new listings) £850 pcm 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £950 pcm (60 new listings) £950 pcm 2026 Q3

Rents in and around WA3

typical rent, cheapest first
  1. WN7 £875 pcm
  2. WA1 £885 pcm
  3. WA2 £900 pcm
  4. WA12 £913 pcm
  5. WA3 £938 pcm
  6. WN4 £995 pcm
  7. WA5 £1,350 pcm

Schools 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 16 homes to rent on Houses now, 206 listings that left the market in the last 12 months, the asking rents 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 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions about renting in WA3

What is the average rent in WA3?

The average rent for a home in WA3 is £975 a month. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £940 a month. This is based on the 16 homes to rent on Houses right now.

How much is a 2 or 3 bedroom home to rent in WA3?

A typical 2-bedroom home in WA3 rents for £865 a month and a 3-bedroom home £1,000 a month. So the extra bedroom adds about £140 a month.

What is the price range of rental homes in WA3?

Most rents in WA3 are between £750 and £1,340 a month, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five rents for less than £820 a month, and one in five £1,200 a month or more.

How many homes are available to rent in WA3?

There are 15 homes to rent in WA3 on Houses right now. 10 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are rents going up in WA3?

They are holding steady. Homes put up to rent in WA3 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £925 a month, about the same as the year before (£925 a month). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 3%.

How quickly do rental homes let in WA3?

Most rental homes are let or taken off the market within about 3 weeks. About 58% go within the first month.

What rental yield can I get in WA3?

Around 4.4% gross. That compares a typical rent of £940 a month with a typical sold price of £255,000. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes can I rent in WA3?

Terraced houses are the most common, about half of homes to rent in WA3. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by flats and apartments. Terraced houses are the cheapest, at about £900 a month, and semi-detached houses the most expensive, at about £1,250 a month.

Where is it cheaper to rent near WA3?

Of the areas around WA3, WN7 is the cheapest, with a typical rent of £875 a month, followed by WA1 (£885 a month) and WA2 (£900 a month). WA3 itself is £940 a month.

Are rental homes in WA3 furnished?

Only a few rental homes in WA3 that say so are furnished, and the rest come unfurnished.

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 train stations are in or near WA3?

Stations in WA3 include Birchwood, Newton-Le-Willows, Glazebrook and Earlestown.