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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

WN88RA

Berry Street

WN88JX

Clayton Mews

WN88NU

Tarlswood

WN88PZ

Palm Court

WN88PR

Willow Drive

WN88AZ

Westgate

WN88ND

Church Road

WN88HA

Laburnum Drive

WN88PL

Poplar Drive

WN88QY

Berry Close

WN88JQ

Victoria Park

WN88HD

Uppingham

WN88HL

Whitburn

WN88HT

Marchbank Road

WN88QT

Millrose Close

WN88NT

Tarlswood

WN88PN

Pine Close

WN88DH

Hawthorn Crescent

WN88EJ

Tongbarn

WN88PU

School Lane

WN88DR

Lancaster Crescent

WN88EZ

Oxford Road

WN88NX

Tarlswood

WN88NP

Windrows

WN88QH

Templemartin

WN88AJ

Wheatacre

WN89SY

Gladden Place

WN88RB

Thornwood

WN88HY

Cardiff Street

WN88QA

Tenby

WN88JA

Stafford Street

WN88QP

Thornton

WN88RD

Thornbury

WN88PF

Tintagel

WN88DU

School Lane

WN88DQ

Hawthorn Crescent

WN88HJ

Whitburn

WN88ET

Lime Grove

WN89SX

Gladden Place

WN88QF

Teviot

WN88QX

Thurston

WN88HF

Hutton Road

WN88AP

High Street

WN88AE

Woodcroft

WN88LJ

Westgate

WN88DE

Elm Court

WN88QN

Teversham

WN88QJ

Aspen Way

WN88QG

School Lane

WN88NG

The Winsters

WN88LL

Welbourne

WN88RL

Delamere Road

WN88EN

School Lane

WN88HX

Clayton Street

WN88HE

Sherrat Street

WN88PE

Tintagel

WN88NL

Windrows

WN88DF

Alexandra Close

WN88PP

Larch Close

WN88AT

High Street

WN88NW

Windrows

WN88DS

Elm Grove

WN88NZ

Windgate

WN88QR

Neverstitch Close

Data Sources

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