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Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre

About

Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre ward encompasses a large residential area dominated by post-war housing estates, including the significant Tanhouse district. The layout is characterised by numerous cul-de-sacs and green spaces interspersed with the homes. The ward's focal point is the Concourse shopping centre, a covered retail complex that serves as the primary hub for commerce and bus services in the town.

The area includes the original Skelmersdale town centre buildings and is structured around major roadways like the Tawd Valley corridor. A notable network of pedestrian pathways and underpasses, known locally as "subways," connects the various neighbourhoods, allowing residents to navigate largely separated from vehicle traffic. These concrete walkways are a defining feature of the area's designed landscape.

Area overview

On average Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 37.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre is £37,745 per year. There are 4 schools in Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 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

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £159,975 in Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £562,500.

Price distribution per property type (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 Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	16	£247,500	£200,000	£208,500	£283,750	£395,625
Flats	2	£82,500	£75,750	£78,750	£86,250	£89,250
Semi-Detached	19	£180,000	£105,600	£141,250	£183,750	£201,500
Terraced	23	£118,000	£52,000	£98,000	£129,000	£159,455

10 years median price trend in Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail