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Skelmersdale East

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About

Skelmersdale East is a residential district within the larger Skelmersdale town. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates, including terraced homes and semi-detached properties, alongside more recent developments. It contains several local convenience shops and primary schools serving the immediate community. The layout is defined by its proximity to the town centre and the main road networks that connect it to the wider region.

The area includes the large Tawd Valley Park, which follows the course of the River Tawd and provides extensive green space with wooded paths and playing fields. This parkland is a significant feature, contrasting with the urban housing. Local facilities are functional, with community centres and sports pitches available for public use. The overall environment is one of a practical, settled suburb with accessible natural areas integrated into its structure.

Area overview

On average Skelmersdale East has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Skelmersdale East is £39,203 per year. There are 3 schools in Skelmersdale East: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Skelmersdale East is home to around 6,583 people, with a population density of about 2,510.5 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
24.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Skelmersdale East Population
6,583
Population density
2,510.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.82(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.58(+43%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.51(-5%)
Other theft
4.1(-38%)
Burglary
3.49(-37%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,810
88.24%
Other White
507
7.7%
Irish
38
0.58%
White and Black African (mixed)
34
0.52%
Indian
29
0.44%
Total population: 6,584

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,254
24.57%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,021
20.01%
Level 3 (A level)
892
17.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
887
17.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
604
11.84%
Total 16+ residents: 5,103

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
806
29.77%
Social rents from council
687
25.38%
Owns outright
624
23.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
395
14.59%
Other social rented
139
5.13%
Total households: 2,707

Property prices in Skelmersdale East

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 in Skelmersdale East area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £562,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Skelmersdale East 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 East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£260,000
Semi-Detached13£170,000
Terraced14£119,000

10 years median price trend in Skelmersdale East

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

All postcodes in Skelmersdale East

WN89JS

Spencers Lane

WN86BS

Tawd Road

WN86DB

Elmridge

WN86DE

Elmridge

WN86AH

Ennerdale

WN86BT

Elswick

WN86BG

Earhart Close

WN86EH

Eskbank

WN86BQ

Penwell Fold

WN86BU

Elswick

WN86DU

Beacon Green

WN86BP

Tawd Road

WN86BY

Elmstead

WN86NS

Southway

WN89JY

Greenway Avenue

WN86AN

Ennerdale

WN86BB

Caister Close

WN86AF

Egerton

WN86AP

Enstone

WN86BL

Hansby Close

WN89NS

Scarth Park

WN89NT

Top Acre Road

WN86DG

De-Haviland Way

WN89NG

Cascades

WN89NN

Tanhouse Road

WN86EQ

Eskbank

WN89NJ

Digmoor Drive

WN86EL

Fenney Court

WN86AG

Ennerdale

WN86AJ

Ennerdale

WN86DW

Evington

WN86EA

Eskbrook

WN86RY

Elmers Green

WN86BX

Elswick

WN89NR

Hurlston Avenue

WN86AB

Egerton

WN86BW

Hawker Drive

WN89NP

Ormskirk Road

WN86AQ

Ennerdale

WN86AE

Egerton

WN86BF

Mercury Way

WN86BZ

Elmstead

WN89JN

Ambergate

WN89JU

Spencers Lane

WN89NH

Daniels Lane

WN86AL

Ennerdale

WN86BE

Mercury Way

WN86DF

Elmridge

WN86DS

Tanhouse Road

WN86EB

Eskdale

WN86NN

Southway

WN86DQ

Vickers Drive

WN86RZ

Elmers Green

WN86BJ

Wellington Close

WN86SB

Elmers Green

WN89NQ

Crossfield Road

WN89DE

Courtfield Drive

WN86AT

Earlswood

WN86DN

Evington

WN86DA

Elmstead

WN89JZ

Hillcrest

WN86AA

Egerton

WN86HJ

Essington Drive

WN86DL

Dragon Close

WN89JX

The Mount

WN86ED

Eskdale

WN86AR

Enstone

WN86AZ

Tanhouse Road

WN86SA

Elmers Wood Road

WN86AX

Eastleigh

WN86EE

Eskbank

WN86EG

Eskbank

WN86BH

Grimshaw Road

WN86AU

Eavesdale

WN86BN

Harrier Drive

WN86AW

Enstone

WN89LA

Gillibrands Road

WN86EF

Eskbank

WN86AY

Edenhurst

WN86EJ

Eskdale

WN86BA

Tanhouse Road

WN86DJ

Hobberley Drive

WN86NX

Southway

WN89JR

Spencers Lane

WN86DP

Eversley

WN86DR

Evenwood

WN86AD

Egerton

WN89JW

Amersham

WN86DT

Evenwood

WN86NY

Northway

WN86DD

Elmridge

WN86SE

Elmers Green

WN86DH

De-Haviland Way

WN86AS

Enstone

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.