Barnham Close Golborne, Wigan
20 addresses across 2 postcodes (WA3), about 110 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 44104211.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £185,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 18 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 11, D: 6).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Wigan costs £2,153 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Newton-Le-Willows, about 2.5 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Edge Green Common, is about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 12.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 34 to 40 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is High Street Surgery, about 740 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 81% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £185,000 | £185,000 | £185,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £47,750 | £47,750 | £47,750 |
| 1999 | 1 | £53,000 | £53,000 | £53,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sep 2021 | 1 WA3 3XR | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2001 | 3 WA3 3XR | Detached | £47,750 | |
| 24 Apr 1999 | 1 WA3 3XR | Detached | £53,000 |
Energy performance certificates
18 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 51 m². Most common: Bungalow, mid-terrace (6); Bungalow, semi-detached (6); Bungalow, end-terrace (4). Built: 1991-1995 (17); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (14); owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (14 addresses)
- 1, Barnham Close, Golborne
- 3, Barnham Close, Golborne
- 11, Barnham Close, Golborne
- 15, Barnham Close, Golborne
- 17 Barnham Close, Golborne
- 19, Barnham Close, Golborne
- 21, Barnham Close, Golborne
- 23, Barnham Close, Golborne
- 25, Barnham Close, Golborne
- 27, Barnham Close, Golborne
- 29, Barnham Close, Golborne
- 33, Barnham Close, Golborne
- 35 Barnham Close, Golborne
- 37, Barnham Close, Golborne
Council tax
What each band costs in Wigan in 2026-27: Band D £2,153 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,435 | £1,674 | £1,913 | £2,153 | £2,631 | £3,109 | £3,588 | £4,305 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (50% of about 1,010 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Open Land North Of 12 Bridge Street Golborne: up to 7 homes, permissioned (370 m)
- Oak Avenue Golborne: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 20 addresses are between 34 m and 40 m above sea level (36 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA3 3XP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WA3 3XR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Newton-Le-Willows 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Earlestown 331,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bryn 105,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest School Street Golborne | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Earlestown Bus Station | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Premier Inn Haydock Car Park | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 22.7 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest High Street Surgery | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Gpharmacy Direct | 380 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest High Street (Dental Surgery) | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Newton Community Hospital | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Police station | Ashton in Makerfield Police Station | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 320 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Edge Green Common 5.8 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.6 ha | 150 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.7 ha | 170 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Croft Street Allotments 6,700 m² | 130 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Castle Hill motte and bailey and bowl barrow, a scheduled monument, 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill motte and bailey and bowl barrow | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Battle of Winwick (also known as Battle of Red Bank) 1648 | Registered battlefield | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| White Door Dam | Lake or reservoir | 920 m (0.6 miles) west |
| White Door Covert | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Park Plantation | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Colonel's Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Golborne Dale | Valley | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Tithe Barn Hillock | Hill | 5 km (3.1 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 12.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 17 | 20 |
3 of the street's 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Wigan: see them on the Wigan page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golborne Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 310 m | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| All Saints Catholic Primary School, Golborne, Wigan Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 450 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Thomas CofE Junior and Infant School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Golborne High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Lowton West Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Lowton Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98 CAFE WA3 3QD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Golborne Community Bowling Club WA3 3BG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited WA3 3XT | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Tree Top Play & Party Cafe WA3 3PY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Treetops Play and Party Cafe WA3 3PY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2024 |
| King Mini Market Ltd WA3 3BJ | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 11 Mar 2025 |
| Golborne Chinese Kitchen WA3 3BJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Sibz WA3 3BH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Woodland Adventure Nursery WA3 3QA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 300 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Little Angels Day Nursery WA3 3NN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Local Kitchen Golborne Community Primary School WA3 3NN | School/college/university | 310 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2024 |
| H Pimblett WA3 3AD | Retailers - other | 310 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jul 2026 |
| Garlix WA3 3AD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 4 Good | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Don Pino Restaurant WA3 3AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Moonstone & Mocha WA3 3AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
No crimes recorded at anonymised points within 250 m in this period (merseyside).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 81% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 48% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 11% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band B, bungalow, semi-detached (lodged 27 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, bungalow, end-terrace (lodged 27 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Rochester Close · School Street · School Terrace · Brook Street · Grundy Street · Croft Street · Kirkstead Way · Bridge Street · Cross Street · Pimblett Street · Mitchell Street · Stirrup Field
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.