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Skelmersdale Central

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About

Skelmersdale Central is a key area in West Lancashire, known for its mix of residential and commercial spaces. The town centre features a range of shops, services, and community facilities, catering to local needs. The Concourse shopping centre is a focal point, offering retail options alongside public transport links. Green spaces like Tawd Valley Park provide outdoor recreation close to the urban core.

The area has a practical layout, with housing estates and industrial zones nearby. Skelmersdale Central is well-connected by road, with the A577 and A5209 providing access to nearby towns and cities. Public transport includes bus services linking to Liverpool and Wigan. The area serves as a hub for local employment and daily essentials, with a focus on functionality over aesthetics.

Area overview

On average Skelmersdale Central has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 38.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Skelmersdale Central is £35,100 per year. There are 4 schools in Skelmersdale Central: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
38.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Skelmersdale Central Population
8,877
Population density
2,799.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,730
87.1%
Other White
743
8.37%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
43
0.48%
Other
38
0.43%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
36
0.41%
Total population: 8,875

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,141
31.77%
Owns with a mortgage
1,004
27.96%
Owns outright
714
19.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
584
16.26%
Other forms of private rent
68
1.89%
Total households: 3,591

Property prices in Skelmersdale Central

Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £130,500 in Skelmersdale Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £241,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Skelmersdale Central 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 Skelmersdale Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£241,000
Flats1£75,000
Semi-Detached14£166,500
Terraced32£123,750

10 years median price trend in Skelmersdale Central

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

All postcodes in Skelmersdale Central

WN86GG

Glebe Road

WN86NG

Southway

WN86QZ

Ferndale

WN88NW

Windrows

WN88QW

Skelmersdale Central

WN81AD

Glebe Road

WN86PL

Firbeck

WN86QA

Flamstead

WN88QB

Laurel Drive

WN86EP

Yewdale

WN86NB

Southway

WN86PE

Flaxton

WN86QB

Findon Way

WN86RF

Birch Green Road

WN88NP

Windrows

WN88NQ

The Tamneys

WN86PD

Flimby

WN88NS

Tanfields

WN89JP

Glebe Road

WN89SA

Gerrard Place

WN86HH

Birch Green Road

WN86NP

Glebe Road

WN81BW

Glebe Road

WN86JS

Inskip

WN86NZ

Glebe Road

WN86RD

Fairstead

WN86XR

Mill Lane

WN88PL

Poplar Drive

WN81AY

Glebe Road

WN86GR

Glebe Road

WN86HD

Southway

WN88NL

Willow Hey

WN88RW

Bramhall Road

WN81DF

Glebe Road

WN86LL

Skelmersdale Central

WN86QQ

Fairstead

WN86QX

Felstead

WN88PP

Larch Close

WN88QE

Tewkesbury

WN89UW

Glebe Road

WN86LN

Southway

WN88NT

Tarlswood

WN88PN

Pine Close

WN88PU

Greenway Close

WN88QH

Skelmersdale Central

WN81BF

Glebe Road

WN81BQ

Glebe Road

WN86ES

Yeadon

WN86NQ

Southway

WN86PB

Flordon

WN86RB

Fairstead

WN86RH

Fairhaven

WN86TR

Ludlow

WN88ND

Church Road

WN81DN

Glebe Road

WN86LT

Northway

WN86NL

Northway

WN81DE

Glebe Road

WN86SG

Birch Green Road

WN89FP

Glebe Road

WN89UL

Greetby Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.