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Skelmersdale West

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About

Skelmersdale West is a residential district located within the larger Skelmersdale town. The area is characterised by post-war housing estates, including a mix of terraced and semi-detached homes. It contains several local parks and green spaces, such as Digmoor Park, which provide recreational areas for the community. The layout follows the town's distinctive system of pedestrian pathways and underpasses separating walkers from road traffic.

The area serves primarily as a housing zone, with local convenience shops and schools meeting everyday needs. Its infrastructure is typical of the town's original design, focused on neighbourhood units. The district is situated near the town's western boundary, with open farmland lying beyond its outskirts.

Area overview

On average Skelmersdale West has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Skelmersdale West is £39,387 per year. There are 4 schools in Skelmersdale West: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Skelmersdale West is home to around 6,413 people, with a population density of about 1,717.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
20.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Skelmersdale West Population
6,413
Population density
1,717.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.11(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.88(+44%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.89(-1%)
Other theft
5.77(-13%)
Vehicle crime
5.77(-4%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,890
91.83%
Other White
303
4.72%
Other Asian
40
0.62%
White and Asian (mixed)
33
0.51%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
22
0.34%
Total population: 6,414

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,267
23.79%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,120
21.03%
Level 3 (A level)
981
18.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
828
15.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
652
12.24%
Total 16+ residents: 5,325

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
837
28.93%
Owns with a mortgage
820
28.34%
Social rents from council
600
20.74%
Private landlord or letting agency
489
16.9%
Other social rented
68
2.35%
Total households: 2,893

Property prices in Skelmersdale West

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £141,000 in Skelmersdale West area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £615,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Skelmersdale West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats4£81,000
Terraced34£130,000
Detached8£303,500
Semi-Detached20£167,500

10 years median price trend in Skelmersdale West

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

All postcodes in Skelmersdale West

WN88BD

Waverley

WN88DH

Hawthorn Crescent

WN88GJ

Old Skelmersdale

WN88DQ

Hawthorn Crescent

WN88JB

Durham Street

WN88HR

Witham Road

WN88NE

Manor Grove

WN88HL

Whitburn

WN88LB

Westgate Mews

WN88BQ

Parkside Ave

WN88EU

Oak Crescent

WN88BZ

Birch Street

WN88JZ

Hutton Court

WN88BG

Village Way

WN89TG

Maple View

WN88LP

Westgate

WN88DU

School Lane

WN88EP

Cambridge Road

WN88PZ

Palm Court

WN89TL

Moss Lane

WN88AJ

Wheatacre

WN88BH

Standside Park

WN88TR

Ormskirk Road

WN88BB

Old Town Close

WN88HQ

Whitburn

WN88EG

Turnberry

WN88TS

Taylor Street

WN88LN

Smith Street

WN88AY

West Park Close

WN88HJ

Whitburn

WN89TN

Moss Lane View

WN88PA

Tiverton Avenue

WN88PE

Tintagel

WN88HY

Cardiff Street

WN88HB

Sherrat Street

WN89SX

Gladden Place

WN88BE

Old Town Way

WN88EW

Olive Grove

WN88HN

Barnes Road

WN88TU

Bromilow Road

WN88LQ

Sandy Lane

WN88EN

School Lane

WN88EH

School Lane

WN88HZ

Field Street

WN88BP

Derby Road

WN89SG

Gerrard Place

WN88LH

Sandy Lane

WN88EL

Tongbarn

WN88HS

Hutton Road

WN88HG

Uppingham

WN88DP

Cedar Grove

WN88BN

Swifts Fold

WN88ET

Lime Grove

WN88AZ

Westgate

WN88BS

Liverpool Road

WN88EY

Oak Crescent

WN89TJ

Moss Lane

WN88AW

Wallcroft Street

WN88DF

Alexandra Close

WN88LJ

Westgate

WN88JQ

Victoria Park

WN88AF

High Street

WN88DT

School Lane

WN88BL

White Moss Road

WN88HA

Laburnum Drive

WN89TW

Maple View

WN88AQ

Whitehey

WN88HX

Clayton Street

WN88HT

Marchbank Road

WN88ES

Lime Court

WN88HU

Back School Lane

WN88JA

Stafford Street

WN88HF

Hutton Road

WN88DW

Rose Crescent

WN89TH

White Moss Road South

WN88JX

Clayton Mews

WN88PD

Thurcroft Drive

WN88JJ

Headingly Avenue

WN88DR

Lancaster Crescent

WN89SY

Gladden Place

WN88HD

Uppingham

WN88PF

Tintagel

WN89TQ

Maple View

WN88EQ

Turnberry

WN88JD

Clegg Street

WN88EZ

Oxford Road

WN88DL

Beech Close

WN89TD

Maple View

WN88HP

Witham Road

WN88JL

Maiden Close

WN88GE

Old Skelmersdale

WN88TP

Ormskirk Road

WN88BF

Village Close

WN88HW

Witham Road

WN88HH

Whitburn

WN88PB

Thealby Close

WN88LA

Sandy Lane

WN88AG

Whitestocks

WN88EX

Ash Grove

WN88BX

Liverpool Road

Data Sources

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