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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
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
24.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Old Skelmersdale

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £138,500 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
Detached6£257,500
Flats3£72,000
Semi-Detached30£167,500
Terraced46£120,000

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

WN88AB

High Street

WN88NE

Manor Grove

WN88AQ

Whitehey

WN88HB

Sherrat Street

WN88GE

Old Skelmersdale

WN88EG

Turnberry

WN88DG

Ann Street

WN88JJ

Headingly Avenue

WN88DJ

Lancaster Crescent

WN88QS

Millbrook Close

WN88TL

Railway Road

WN88NQ

The Tamneys

WN88DW

Rose Crescent

WN88HU

Back School Lane

WN88AN

Ashwall Street

WN88EX

Ash Grove

WN89SA

Greenhey Place

WN88AD

High Street

WN88NH

Willow Hey

WN88RR

Church Road

WN88NY

Willow Hey

WN88HQ

Whitburn

WN88PY

Sycamore Drive

WN88HR

Witham Road

WN88ES

Lime Court

WN88LA

Sandy Lane

WN88QE

Tewkesbury

WN88RJ

Romiley Drive

WN88PT

Holly Close

WN88AU

Liverpool Road

WN88AF

High Street

WN88LQ

Sandy Lane

WN88QD

Thirsk

WN88NA

Wolverton

WN88PJ

Willow Drive

WN88TP

Ormskirk Road

WN88RN

Mere Close

WN88EL

Tongbarn

WN88LB

Westgate Mews

WN88DN

Fern Close

WN88QQ

Thorpe

WN88DL

Beech Close

WN88LH

Sandy Lane

WN88HP

Witham Road

WN88QU

Thurston

WN88NB

Wigan Road

WN88AW

Wallcroft Street

WN88PD

Thurcroft Drive

WN88EU

Oak Crescent

WN88ER

Lilac Grove

WN88NN

Windrows

WN88NS

Tanfields

WN88BD

Waverley

WN88PX

Greenway Close

WN88HN

Barnes Road

WN88AG

Whitestocks

WN88JL

Maiden Close

WN88JB

Durham Street

WN88NF

Wilcove

WN88EH

School Lane

WN88BZ

Birch Street

WN88HW

Witham Road

WN88NJ

Willow Hey

WN88QL

Appleton Road

WN88PS

Laurel Drive

WN88RP

Appleton Road

WN88EP

Cambridge Road

WN88HS

Hutton Road

WN88PH

Church Road

WN89SP

Gardiners Place

WN88PQ

Tilcroft

WN88HG

Uppingham

WN88AY

West Park Close

WN88JE

Old Skelmersdale

WN88LN

Smith Street

WN88DP

Cedar Grove

WN88RE

Church Green

WN88JZ

Hutton Court

WN88GJ

Old Skelmersdale

WN88RW

Bramhall Road

WN88DT

School Lane

WN88RH

Mill Lane

WN88EQ

Turnberry

WN88EY

Oak Crescent

WN89SG

Gerrard Place

WN88JD

Clegg Street

WN88HZ

Field Street

WN88QW

Thornby

WN88QZ

Berry Street

WN88PW

Kiln Lane

WN88AL

Waldron

WN89SU

Gerrard Place

WN88AH

Woodrow

WN88HH

Whitburn

WN88QB

Aspen Way

WN88LP

Westgate

WN88NR

Tanfields

WN88EW

Olive Grove

WN88PB

Thealby Close

WN88PA

Tiverton Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.