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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 69 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 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
Detached6£212,500
Flats2£87,500
Semi-Detached20£150,000
Terraced41£103,000

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

WN89DT

Castlehey

WN89EA

Back Lane

WN89HW

Birkrig

WN89LA

Gillibrands Road

WN89AP

Lynwood Close

WN81BQ

Glebe Road

WN89HZ

Birkrig

WN89BD

Whitstone Drive

WN89JY

Greenway Avenue

WN89NG

Cascades

WN89LZ

Alderley

WN89AL

Ormskirk Road

WN89HP

Birkrig

WN89BW

Clay Brow Road

WN89LT

Acregate

WN89UF

Glebe Road

WN89AR

Ormskirk Road

WN89JD

Brierfield

WN89ET

Beechtrees

WN89EN

Blythewood

WN81AA

Glebe Road

WN89AU

Digmoor Road

WN89LP

Abbeystead

WN86WA

Glebe Road

WN81DN

Glebe Road

WN89AF

Cornbrook

WN80EF

Glebe Road

WN89JS

Spencers Lane

WN89AZ

Blakehall

WN89EU

Beechtrees

WN89JB

Brierfield

WN89NB

Alderley

WN89AG

Cornbrook

WN89BN

Skelmersdale South

WN89NH

Daniels Lane

WN89BG

Newlyn Drive

WN89JA

Brierfield

WN89BP

Beavers Lane

WN89NW

Abbeystead

WN89LX

Acregate

WN88FW

Glebe Road

WN89UB

Garnett Place

WN81AY

Glebe Road

WN89DN

Carfield

WN88LR

Glebe Road

WN89BU

Birleywood

WN89BS

Birleywood

WN89NX

Ambleside Close

WN89EY

Beechtrees

WN89ER

Banksbarn

WN89HR

Birleywood

WN89AS

Ormskirk Road

WN89NN

Tanhouse Road

WN89HU

Beechtrees Mews

WN89AH

Ormskirk Road

WN89UU

Grimrod Place

WN89HT

Skelmersdale South

WN89ND

Skelmersdale South

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.