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Lowton East

Lowton East is one of 25 wards in Wigan, home to 13,807 people in 5,901 households (Census 2021). Homes sold for a median of £250,000 over the past two years, 25% above the Wigan median. On average 12% of the land within 500 metres of a home postcode is green space — 31% below the Wigan average.

Ward E05015004 · 395 postcodes · Updated 24 October 2026
13,807residentsCensus 2021
£250kmedian sale price464 sales, 24 months
12%green within 500 mpostcode average
91%gigabit broadbandaverage of postcodes
Lowton East in WiganPostcodes in Lowton East highlighted; the rest of Wigan in grey
Map of Wigan with Lowton East highlighted

People and homes.

13,807 residents in 5,901 households, next to the Wigan average.

17%
aged 15–29
21%
aged 65 and over
81%
owner-occupied homes
11%
privately rented
7%
socially rented
3%
flats in purpose-built blocks

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics

Prices.

Quarterly median of standard sales in Lowton East and Wigan.

Lowton EastWigan
£153k£204k£255k£307k2024 Q12024 Q22024 Q32024 Q42025 Q12025 Q22025 Q32025 Q42026 Q12026 Q22026 Q3
£153k£204k£255k£307k2024 Q12025 Q12026 Q12026 Q3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, sales to 28 Aug 2026

Food hygiene.

Food businesses in Lowton East with a published hygiene rating.

48rated food businessesin total
73%rated good or very good (4 or 5)Wigan: 73%
3rated 2 or belowlatest inspection

Council food safety officers rate businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good) for hygiene, the state of the premises and how food safety is managed. A rating reflects the standards found on the day of inspection, not the quality of the food.

Source: Food Standards Agency, food hygiene rating data as of 26 October 2026 (Open Government Licence)

Compare Lowton East.

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