Skelmersdale South is a residential ward located in the town of Skelmersdale, West Lancashire. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of terraced and semi-detached homes. It includes local amenities such as schools, parks, and small retail outlets, catering to the daily needs of residents. The ward is well-connected by road, with the A577 providing access to nearby towns and the M58 motorway linking to wider regions.
Green spaces like Digmoor Park offer recreational opportunities, while community facilities such as the Digmoor Community Centre host local events. The ward has a straightforward layout, with residential streets branching off main roads. Skelmersdale South reflects a practical, suburban environment, focusing on functionality for its residents.
On average Skelmersdale South has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 33.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Skelmersdale South is £33,215 per year. There are 6 schools in Skelmersdale South: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Skelmersdale South area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £295,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £250,000; semi-detached at £147,000; terraced at £106,000; flats at £184,054.
10 years price trend in Skelmersdale South
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Carfield
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Glebe Road
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Gorsey Place
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Skelmersdale Central
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Limefield Drive
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Blakehall
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Beavers Lane
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Bankfield
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Skelmersdale South East
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Glebe Road
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Cornbrook
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Skelmersdale South East
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Back Lane
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Banksbarn
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Skelmersdale South East
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Greenway Avenue
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Skelmersdale South East
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Glebe Road
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Cornbrook
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Spencers Lane
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Abbeystead
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Abbeystead
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Yewdale
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The Mount
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Glebe Road
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Brierfield
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Clay Brow Road
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Glebe Road
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Digmoor Road
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Martins Lane
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Cherrycroft
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Skelmersdale South East
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Glebe Road
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Blythewood
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Gillibrands Road
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Glebe Road
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Carfield
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Skelmersdale South East
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Beechtrees Mews
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Skelmersdale South East
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Abbeystead
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Glebe Road
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Skelmersdale South East
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Spencers Lane
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Abbeystead
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Abbeywood
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Yeadon
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Amersham
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Glebe Road
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Blakehall
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Cherrycroft
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All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.