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Skelmersdale South

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About

Skelmersdale South ward lies in the eastern part of the town, characterised by residential neighbourhoods and local community infrastructure. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of property types, and is served by several primary schools and local convenience shops. Green spaces like the Digmoor and Ashurst playing fields provide recreational areas for residents within the urban layout.

A notable feature is the presence of the former Glenburn Sports College site, which has been a focus for redevelopment plans. The ward is bordered by the M58 motorway to the south, influencing its connectivity. Land use includes some light industrial and business parks near its periphery, alongside the residential core.

Area overview

On average Skelmersdale South has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 32.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Skelmersdale South is £35,852 per year. There are 6 schools in Skelmersdale South: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
32.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Skelmersdale South

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £118,500 in Skelmersdale South area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £272,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Skelmersdale South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£240,000
Flats2£87,500
Semi-Detached11£142,000
Terraced40£105,000

10 years median price trend in Skelmersdale South

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

All postcodes in Skelmersdale South

WN89AY

Martins Lane

WN89EW

Bankfield

WN89LX

Acregate

WN89AF

Cornbrook

WN89EP

Banksbarn

WN89HL

Birkrig

WN89JZ

Hillcrest

WN89DX

Castlehey

WN89EA

Back Lane

WN89NB

Alderley

WN81AD

Glebe Road

WN89AQ

Cornbrook

WN89NF

Abbeystead

WN89NU

Abbeystead

WN86EP

Yewdale

WN89JX

The Mount

WN89JP

Glebe Road

WN89JB

Brierfield

WN81BW

Glebe Road

WN89BW

Clay Brow Road

WN89HG

Bearncroft

WN86NZ

Glebe Road

WN89AX

Digmoor Road

WN89BQ

Martins Lane

WN89EF

Cherrycroft

WN89LA

Gillibrands Road

WN81AY

Glebe Road

WN86GR

Glebe Road

WN89AL

Ormskirk Road

WN89DR

Carfield

WN89UW

Glebe Road

WN81DF

Glebe Road

WN89DT

Castlehey

WN89ND

Skelmersdale South

WN89NX

Ambleside Close

WN89HQ

Belfield

WN89JR

Spencers Lane

WN89LP

Abbeystead

WN81BF

Glebe Road

WN81BQ

Glebe Road

WN89LS

Abbeywood

WN86ES

Yewdale

WN89JW

Amersham

WN81DN

Glebe Road

WN89AZ

Blakehall

WN89HB

Beechtrees

WN89HS

Skelmersdale South

WN89HZ

Birkrig

WN89DH

Cherrycroft

WN89HJ

Belfield

WN89HR

Birleywood

WN89NA

Alderley

WN81DE

Glebe Road

WN89AN

Ormskirk Road

WN89AS

Ormskirk Road

WN89ED

Barnfield Drive

WN89FP

Glebe Road

WN89UL

Greetby Place

Data Sources

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