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Old Skelmersdale

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About

Old Skelmersdale ward is located in the eastern part of the town, encompassing a primarily residential landscape. The area is characterised by post-war housing estates, with a mix of terraced and semi-detached homes built during the town's significant expansion. Green spaces and small parks are integrated throughout the neighbourhoods, providing local recreational areas. The ward includes several local convenience shops and community-focused facilities serving the immediate population.

The area's layout is defined by its distinctive pedestrian and cycle path network, known locally as the 'Skem Ridge', which separates traffic from residential zones. This system connects various parts of the ward to the town centre and its amenities. Educational institutions, including primary schools, are present within the community. The ward also contains areas of older, pre-expansion housing near its core, reflecting the settlement's longer history.

Area overview

On average Old Skelmersdale has high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 24.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Old Skelmersdale is £39,742 per year. There are 7 schools in Old Skelmersdale: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
24.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Old Skelmersdale

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Old Skelmersdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £615,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Old Skelmersdale in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Old Skelmersdale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£269,250
Flats5£74,950
Semi-Detached30£165,000
Terraced39£118,000

10 years median price trend in Old Skelmersdale

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Skelmersdale.

All postcodes in Old Skelmersdale

WN88EY

Oak Crescent

WN88PB

Thealby Close

WN88BD

Waverley

WN88PJ

Willow Drive

WN88PR

Willow Drive

WN88QY

Berry Close

WN88HR

Witham Road

WN88AU

Liverpool Road

WN88JL

Maiden Close

WN88NA

Wolverton

WN88PY

Sycamore Drive

WN88EP

Cambridge Road

WN88HY

Cardiff Street

WN88JZ

Hutton Court

WN88QJ

Aspen Way

WN88DH

Hawthorn Crescent

WN88DT

School Lane

WN88EQ

Turnberry

WN88HP

Witham Road

WN88LQ

Sandy Lane

WN88RN

Mere Close

WN88AP

High Street

WN88JX

Clayton Mews

WN88EW

Olive Grove

WN88NY

Willow Hey

WN88QQ

Thorpe

WN89SY

Gladden Place

WN88DW

Rose Crescent

WN88EH

School Lane

WN88LH

Sandy Lane

WN88PQ

Tilcroft

WN88DS

Elm Grove

WN88HQ

Whitburn

WN88JE

Old Skelmersdale

WN88RR

Church Road

WN88AZ

Westgate

WN88ES

Lime Court

WN88NN

Windrows

WN88NU

Tarlswood

WN88QG

School Lane

WN88QL

Appleton Road

WN88RA

Berry Street

WN88AD

High Street

WN88EN

School Lane

WN88EG

Turnberry

WN88LL

Welbourne

WN88PS

Laurel Drive

WN88AQ

Whitehey

WN88GJ

Old Skelmersdale

WN88RP

Appleton Road

WN88NF

Wilcove

WN88QP

Thornton

WN88PH

Church Road

WN88AL

Waldron

WN88DG

Ann Street

WN88DP

Cedar Grove

WN88GE

Old Skelmersdale

WN88HD

Uppingham

WN88HN

Barnes Road

WN88PA

Tiverton Avenue

WN88AF

High Street

WN88AG

Whitestocks

WN88QD

Thirsk

WN88RJ

Romiley Drive

WN88AB

High Street

WN88AH

Woodrow

WN88NR

Tanfields

WN88NX

Tarlswood

WN88NZ

Windgate

WN88HX

Clayton Street

WN88NG

The Winsters

WN88BZ

Birch Street

WN88DU

School Lane

WN88RH

Mill Lane

WN88DJ

Lancaster Crescent

WN88DN

Fern Close

WN88NH

Willow Hey

WN88QU

Thurston

WN89SP

Gardiners Place

WN88HA

Laburnum Drive

WN88NB

Wigan Road

WN88PX

Greenway Close

WN88PT

Holly Close

WN88RB

Thornwood

WN88QA

Tenby

WN88QF

Teviot

WN88HW

Witham Road

WN88NJ

Willow Hey

WN88QT

Millrose Close

WN88HH

Whitburn

WN88HS

Hutton Road

WN88LA

Sandy Lane

WN88HF

Hutton Road

WN88JB

Durham Street

WN88PE

Tintagel

WN88RE

Church Green

WN88RL

Delamere Road

WN88ET

Lime Grove

WN88AW

Wallcroft Street

WN88PW

Kiln Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.