Property profile

2 Alexandra Close

WN8 8DF

Old Skelmersdale

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Map showing 2 Alexandra Close, Skelmersdale

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Estimated sale price

£120,000

Semi-Detached sold in Old Skelmersdale

The box shows the middle 50% of semi-detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Price per sq ftLocal median £202 per sq ft
£243 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£41 per sq ft (+20%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Old Skelmersdale
£176,000Estimate vs local median: −£56,000 (−32%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeBungalow / Semi-Detached
Construction period1996-2002
Floor area46 m² / 495 sq ft
Rooms3 habitable / 3 heated
EPC ratingE
EPC inspection13 Jun 2022

Sales history

No recorded sales for this property in HM Land Registry data.

Local market

Property prices in Old Skelmersdale

Median price: £135,000
Price per sq ft: £164
Sales (last 12 months): 100
Typical range (middle 50%): £120K – £178K

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 (about £164 per square foot) in Old Skelmersdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £320,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Old Skelmersdale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£200,000£239
Semi-Detached33£176,000£202
Terraced55£122,500£140
Flats5£77,500£102

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Old Skelmersdale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Skelmersdale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£160,000—£107,000£86,000
2017£164,995£77,950£119,250£82,500
2018£165,000£63,250£125,750£78,000
2019£154,000£65,000£125,000£80,000
2020£235,000£80,000£136,000£88,000
2021£180,000£60,000£135,000£93,000
2022£175,000£62,000£160,000£100,000
2023£180,000£58,000£155,000£106,500
2024—£80,000£148,500£115,000
2025£245,000£73,500£173,500£120,000
2026£220,000£104,250£163,500£125,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Skelmersdale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Old Skelmersdale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£157—£126£101
2017£168£82£141£94
2018£151£99£139£91
2019£167£62£137£96
2020£196£98£144£102
2021£184£95£149£106
2022£210£80£164£126
2023£148£80£171£123
2024—£88£174£136
2025£209£96£193£139
2026£228£138£172£140
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Old Skelmersdale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN8 8DF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN8 8DF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Apr 202617, Fern Close, Skelmersdale, WN8 8DNSemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000
12 Jun 202664, High Street, Skelmersdale, WN8 8ATTerracedFreehold£140,000
02 Dec 202570, High Street, Skelmersdale, WN8 8ATTerracedFreehold£160,000
02 Dec 202570, High Street, Skelmersdale, WN8 8ATTerracedFreehold£179,000
21 Nov 2025125, High Street, Skelmersdale, WN8 8ATSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000

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Area insights for WN8 8DF

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Overview

Postcode WN8 8DF is located in a major urban area, within the Old Skelmersdale area of West Lancashire in the North West region, and forms part of the Skelmersdale West area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Skelmersdale West is £39,387 per year. The median sale price in Old Skelmersdale is £135,000 (around £164 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £120,000 and £178,000. The nearest station is Rainford, about 2.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Stanley Coronation Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
21.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Skelmersdale West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,544 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Skelmersdale West has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.6%

Approximately 21.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Skelmersdale West is £39,387 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 133 ft away from WN8 8DF.

Flood risk

No risk

Skelmersdale West near WN8 8DF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rainford located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WN8 8DF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miStanley Coronation ParkSmallWalking directions to Stanley Coronation Park

Area Profile

Population
333
Population density
5,462 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.62(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.66(+21%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.2(-9%)
Vehicle crime
6.44(+8%)
Public order
5.27(-48%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
297
89.73%
Other White
23
6.95%
Chinese
4
1.21%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.91%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.6%
Total population: 331

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
60
23.08%
Level 4+ (Degree)
55
21.15%
Level 3 (A level)
46
17.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
16.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
14.23%
Total 16+ residents: 260

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
41
30.6%
Owns outright
35
26.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
19.4%
Social rents from council
21
15.67%
Other social rented
8
5.97%
Total households: 134

Schools

In the WN8 8DF postcode area, located within Skelmersdale West, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for WN8 8DF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryTrinity Church of England/Methodist SchoolVoluntary controlled school
0.3 miNot applicableWest Lancashire Community High SchoolCommunity special school
0.3 miPrimaryBrookfield Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN8 8DF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN8 8DF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAldiWestgate, Skelmersdale, WN8 8APWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miCo-op Food45-47 Westgate, Skelmersdale, WN8 8LPWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miEarly to Late37 The Winsters, Skelmersdale, WN8 8NGWalking directions to Early to Late
0.3 miTongbarn Convenience Store60 Tongbarn, Skelmersdale, WN8 8ELWalking directions to Tongbarn Convenience Store
0.5 miAsda ExpressRailway Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 8TLWalking directions to Asda Express