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Skelmersdale South

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About

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.

Area overview

On average Skelmersdale South has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 113 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).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
113
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
33%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Skelmersdale South

Based on 65 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£220,000
Flats2£92,805
Semi-Detached16£144,000
Terraced41£106,000

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

WN89LX

Skelmersdale South East

WN86GG

Glebe Road

WN89AF

Cornbrook

WN89DX

Skelmersdale South East

WN89EA

Back Lane

WN89EP

Banksbarn

WN89HL

Skelmersdale South East

WN89JZ

Greenway Avenue

WN89NB

Skelmersdale South East

WN81AD

Glebe Road

WN89AQ

Cornbrook

WN89JS

Spencers Lane

WN89NF

Abbeystead

WN89NU

Abbeystead

WN86EP

Yewdale

WN89JX

The Mount

WN89JP

Glebe Road

WN86NP

Glebe Road

WN89JB

Brierfield

WN81BW

Glebe Road

WN86NZ

Glebe Road

WN89BQ

Martins Lane

WN89AX

Digmoor Road

WN89BW

Clay Brow Road

WN89EF

Cherrycroft

WN89HG

Skelmersdale South East

WN81AY

Glebe Road

WN86GR

Glebe Road

WN89AL

Blythewood

WN89LA

Gillibrands Road

WN81DF

Glebe Road

WN89DR

Carfield

WN89DT

Skelmersdale South East

WN89EU

Beechtrees Mews

WN89ND

Skelmersdale South East

WN89NX

Abbeystead

WN89UW

Glebe Road

WN89HQ

Skelmersdale South East

WN89JR

Spencers Lane

WN89LP

Abbeystead

WN89LS

Abbeywood

WN81BF

Glebe Road

WN81BQ

Glebe Road

WN86ES

Yeadon

WN89JW

Amersham

WN81DN

Glebe Road

WN89AZ

Blakehall

WN89DH

Cherrycroft

WN89HB

Beechtrees Mews

WN89HJ

Skelmersdale South East

WN89HS

Skelmersdale South East

WN89HZ

Skelmersdale South East

WN81DE

Glebe Road

WN89AN

Blaydon Park

WN89AS

Ormskirk Road

WN89ED

Barnfield Drive

WN89FP

Glebe Road

WN89HR

Clay Brow Road

WN89NA

Skelmersdale South East

WN89UL

Greetby Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.