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Covering Lowton, Golborne, Birchwood, Rixton, Glazebrook, Culcheth, including Abram, Astley, Cadishead & Lower Irlam. Find Gas Safe registered engineers nearby.

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WA3 (Lowton) in a nutshell

WA3 covers Lowton, Golborne, Birchwood, Rixton, Glazebrook, Culcheth, in Salford and St. Helens and Warrington and Wigan. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for WA3

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Two councils in one district

WA3 is split between Salford and St. Helens and Warrington and Wigan. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

WA3 stretches across Abram, Astley, Birchwood and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'WA3', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Mostly mains gas round here

Most homes in Warrington run on mains gas, so a standard boiler-and-hob check is what most people need.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Warrington: 84.1% mains gas only
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New to gas safety certificates? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • Every year: a check by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
  • Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy (new tenants get it before they move in).
  • Keep it: hang on to records for at least 2 years.

More detail on the Warrington page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does WA3 cover?

WA3 (Lowton, Golborne, Birchwood, Rixton, Glazebrook, Culcheth) includes the wards of Abram, Astley, Birchwood, Cadishead & Lower Irlam, Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft, Golborne & Lowton West, Haydock, Lowton East, Newton-le-Willows East, Newton-le-Willows West, Rixton and Woolston (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to WA3?

Neighbouring districts include WN7 (Hope Carr), WA2 (Warrington), WA12 (Newton-le-Willows), WA1 (Warrington), WA4 (Warrington) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering WA3 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in WA3?

About 19,989 households and 47,610 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,519 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is WA3 in?

WA3 sits in Salford, St. Helens, Warrington, Wigan (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Leigh and Atherton, Makerfield, St Helens North, Warrington North, Worsley and Eccles.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
WA3 1
Areas covered
Lowton, Golborne, Birchwood, Rixton, Glazebrook, Culcheth 2
Active postcodes
1,519 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
19,989 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
47,610 2
Electoral wards
Abram, Astley, Birchwood, Cadishead & Lower Irlam, Culcheth, Glazebury and Croft, Golborne & Lowton West, Haydock, Lowton East … 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Leigh and Atherton, Makerfield, St Helens North, Warrington North, Worsley and Eccles 4
Local authority
Salford, St. Helens, Warrington, Wigan 4
Households heated by mains gas only (Warrington built-up area)
84.1% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.