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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 5 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

Median price£130,000
Price per sq ft£141
Sales (last 12 months)60
Typical range (middle 50%)£100K – £150K

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 (about £141 per square foot) in Skelmersdale South area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,500 up to £272,500.

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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£240,000£191
Semi-Detached18£150,000£201
Terraced36£106,250£111
Flats1£67,500£95

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Skelmersdale South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Skelmersdale South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£165,000£50,000£116,000£86,500
2017£148,000£95,000£106,500£65,000
2018£140,500£105,000£108,500£72,000
2019£194,000£48,000£115,000£70,000
2020£182,250£79,000£120,000£76,800
2021£180,000£63,000£134,500£90,000
2022£208,298£68,000£146,588£91,500
2023£197,280£66,750£162,500£96,500
2024£250,000£78,109£146,000£106,000
2025£220,000£87,500£150,000£105,000
2026£152,500£160,000£115,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Skelmersdale South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Skelmersdale South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£130£80£130£91
2017£134£91£130£70
2018£165£102£140£72
2019£144£78£132£75
2020£165£93£130£78
2021£211£62£187£92
2022£228£105£195£101
2023£233£98£176£102
2024£232£125£169£114
2025£221£106£195£112
2026£123£202£110
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Skelmersdale South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Skelmersdale South in the last year.

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.