Property profile

20Ferndale

WN8 6QZ

Skelmersdale North

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Map showing 20, Ferndale, Skelmersdale

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Estimated sale price

£95,000

Terraced sold in Skelmersdale North

The box shows the middle 50% of terraced 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

Last sold09 Apr 2014
£60,000Change since last sale: +£34,000 (+57%)
Annualised change
+3.7% per yearWest Lancashire annualised change (terraced) since 2014: +4.2% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £189 per sq ft
£182 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£7 per sq ft (−3.9%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in Skelmersdale North
£165,000Estimate vs local median: −£71,000 (−43%)
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 typeHouse / Semi-Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1983-1990
Floor area48 m² / 517 sq ft
Rooms3 habitable / 3 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection08 Oct 2013

Sales history

DatePriceChange
09 Apr 2014£60,000-22%
18 Dec 2009£77,000+7%
17 May 2004£72,000+118%
10 Jul 1998£33,000-

Local market

Property prices in Skelmersdale North

Median price: £197,995
Price per sq ft: £214
Sales (last 12 months): 87
Typical range (middle 50%): £167K – £270K

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £197,995 (about £214 per square foot) in Skelmersdale North area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £825,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Skelmersdale North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£307,500£230
Semi-Detached36£190,000£214
Terraced18£165,000£189
Flats4£80,000£121

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Skelmersdale North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Skelmersdale North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£211,475£52,500£135,000£81,500
2017£191,995£60,000£129,000£87,000
2018£199,473£56,250£130,995£94,500
2019£194,995£62,000£132,500£87,750
2020£211,500£64,000£150,000£75,000
2021£254,995£70,000£157,498£113,000
2022£257,995£72,500£163,000£125,000
2023£279,000£74,500£169,750£114,000
2024£266,250£161,500£175,000£132,750
2025£297,500£80,000£180,000£148,000
2026£307,500£105,000£187,000£156,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Skelmersdale North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Skelmersdale North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£154£94£149£90
2017£161£102£146£98
2018£181£71£159£99
2019£176£111£164£121
2020£182£103£175£104
2021£216£155£182£128
2022£230£113£185£154
2023£236£149£205£144
2024£222£197£204£149
2025£223£124£212£159
2026£233£158£211£202
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Skelmersdale North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN8 6QZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN8 6QZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Mar 202626, Ferndale, Skelmersdale, WN8 6QZSemi-DetachedFreehold£120,000
26 Jun 202615 - 17, Felstead, Skelmersdale, WN8 6QUOtherFreehold£172,500
01 Jun 202633, Felstead, Skelmersdale, WN8 6QUTerracedFreehold£85,000
29 Jun 202655, Ferndale, Skelmersdale, WN8 6QYTerracedFreehold£57,500
07 Nov 202539, Ferndale, Skelmersdale, WN8 6QYTerracedFreehold£107,500

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
2 Ferndale, Birch Green, Skelmersdale, Skelmersdale-37 m²-
4, Ferndale, Skelmersdale-39 m²-
8 Ferndale, Skelmersdale-37 m²-
10 Ferndale, Skelmersdale-148 m²-
18, Ferndale, SkelmersdaleFreehold46 m²£75,000 (2020)
22, Ferndale, SkelmersdaleFreehold49 m²£31,500 (1997)
24, Ferndale, Skelmersdale-66 m²-
26 Ferndale, SkelmersdaleFreehold49 m²£120,000 (2026)
28, Ferndale, SkelmersdaleLeasehold50 m²£40,000 (2012)
30 Ferndale, SkelmersdaleFreehold47 m²£72,000 (2019)

Area insights for WN8 6QZ

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Overview

Postcode WN8 6QZ is located in a major urban area, within the Skelmersdale North area of West Lancashire in the North West region, and forms part of the Skelmersdale Central area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 77.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Skelmersdale Central is £35,793 per year. The median sale price in Skelmersdale North is £197,995 (around £214 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £167,000 and £270,000. The nearest station is Upholland, about 2.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Tawd Valley Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
5.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Skelmersdale Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,721 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Skelmersdale Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.2%

Approximately 5.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Skelmersdale Central is £35,793 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN8 6QZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Skelmersdale Central near WN8 6QZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WN8 6QZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miTawd Valley ParkLargeWalking directions to Tawd Valley Park
0.2 miSkelmersdale Henge ParkSmallWalking directions to Skelmersdale Henge Park

Area Profile

Population
255
Population density
4,481.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.19(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.44(+31%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.39(-29%)
Vehicle crime
4.97(-17%)
Drugs
4.97(+27%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
232
90.98%
Other White
18
7.06%
Arab
4
1.57%
Irish
1
0.39%
Total population: 255

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
60
27.4%
Level 3 (A level)
50
22.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
15.98%
No qualifications
32
14.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.96%
Total 16+ residents: 219

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
51
43.97%
Owns outright
33
28.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
16.38%
Other social rented
4
3.45%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.45%
Total households: 116

Schools

In the WN8 6QZ postcode area, located within Skelmersdale Central, there are 8 primary and 2 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 6QZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryWoodland Community Primary SchoolCommunity school
0.3 miPrimarySt John's Catholic Primary School, SkelmersdaleVoluntary aided school
0.5 miPrimaryCobbs Brow SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN8 6QZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN8 6QZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAsdaIngram, Skelmersdale, WN8 6LUWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miLidlUnit 2 Tawd Valley Way, Skelmersdale, WN8 6LUWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miEuropa FoodsUnit 122 The Concourse Shopping Centre, Skelmersdale, WN8 6HAWalking directions to Europa Foods
0.4 miAldi100 The Concourse Shopping Centre, Skelmersdale, WN8 6LJWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miFarmfoods101 The Concourse Shopping Centre, Skelmersdale, WN8 6LJWalking directions to Farmfoods