Warrington · WA3
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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
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.
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postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authorityGive 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) wardsOwn your home? This is for you too.
It's not just for landlords. Homeowners and buyers use these checks for peace of mind too.
Where's this from?
ONS Census 2021, Warrington: 66.3% owner-occupiedEngland landlord rules: quick version
- No single certificate: but keep water, heating and sanitation in repair.
- Legionella: assess the risk for each let.
- CO alarms: needed where there's a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).
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 in converted/shared houses (Warrington built-up area)
- 1.4% 5
- ONS Postcode Directory
- Doogal
- Doogal / ONSPD
- postcodes.io
- ONS Census 2021
Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.