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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 5 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

Median price£135,000
Price per sq ft£164
Sales (last 12 months)89
Typical range (middle 50%)£118K – £178K

Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 (about £164 per square foot) in Old Skelmersdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £615,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Old Skelmersdale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£220,000£209
Semi-Detached27£176,000£201
Terraced50£121,250£140
Flats5£77,500£92

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Old Skelmersdale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Skelmersdale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£160,000£107,000£86,000
2017£164,995£77,950£119,250£82,500
2018£165,000£63,250£125,750£78,000
2019£154,000£65,000£125,000£80,000
2020£235,000£80,000£136,000£88,000
2021£180,000£60,000£135,000£93,000
2022£175,000£62,000£160,000£100,000
2023£180,000£58,000£155,000£106,500
2024£80,000£148,500£115,000
2025£245,000£72,000£172,500£120,000
2026£210,000£104,250£169,000£122,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Skelmersdale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Old Skelmersdale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£157£126£101
2017£168£82£141£94
2018£151£99£139£91
2019£167£62£137£96
2020£196£98£144£102
2021£184£95£149£106
2022£210£80£164£126
2023£148£80£171£123
2024£88£174£136
2025£209£96£193£139
2026£203£138£184£140
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Old Skelmersdale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.