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Skelmersdale North

About

Skelmersdale North ward encompasses a primarily residential area within the larger Skelmersdale town. The layout is characterised by post-war housing developments, with a mix of terraced and semi-detached homes. Green spaces and small parks are integrated throughout the neighbourhoods, providing local recreational areas. The ward includes several local schools and community centres that serve the immediate population.

The area is directly adjacent to the Tawd Valley Park, a significant green corridor following the River Tawd. This provides extensive walking paths and natural space within the urban setting. The ward's infrastructure is designed around a series of interconnected precincts and pedestrian pathways, a legacy of its original New Town planning. Local shopping needs are met by smaller precincts rather than a single large centre.

Area overview

On average Skelmersdale North has average deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 12.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Skelmersdale North is £46,903 per year. There are 7 schools in Skelmersdale North: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good).

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Skelmersdale North

Median price£195,000

Price per sq ft£214

Sales (last 12 months)71

Typical range (middle 50%)£158K – £255K

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £214 per square foot) in Skelmersdale North area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £527,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Skelmersdale North over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	21	£307,500	£225	£190,000	£260,000	£350,000	£430,000
Semi-Detached	30	£192,500	£219	£131,250	£164,250	£212,250	£237,825
Terraced	16	£156,500	£188	£85,000	£111,250	£189,500	£297,575
Flats	4	£80,000	£121	£60,875	£74,375	£92,500	£122,500

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Skelmersdale North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Skelmersdale North.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£211,475	£52,500	£135,000	£81,500
2017	£191,995	£60,000	£129,000	£87,000
2018	£199,473	£56,250	£130,995	£94,500
2019	£194,995	£62,000	£132,500	£87,750
2020	£211,500	£64,000	£150,000	£75,000
2021	£254,995	£70,000	£157,498	£113,000
2022	£257,995	£72,500	£163,000	£125,000
2023	£279,000	£74,500	£169,750	£114,000
2024	£266,250	£161,500	£175,000	£132,750
2025	£297,500	£80,000	£180,000	£156,500
2026	£321,250	£105,000	£190,000	£156,500

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Skelmersdale North.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£154	£94	£149	£90
2017	£161	£102	£146	£98
2018	£181	£71	£159	£99
2019	£176	£111	£164	£121
2020	£182	£103	£175	£104
2021	£216	£155	£182	£128
2022	£230	£113	£185	£154
2023	£236	£149	£205	£144
2024	£222	£197	£204	£149
2025	£223	£124	£212	£165
2026	£236	£158	£230	£202

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

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