Property profile

18 Irwell

WN8 6JZ

Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre

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Map showing 18 Irwell, Skelmersdale

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Estimated sale price

£80,000

Flats sold in Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre

The box shows the middle 50% of flats 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 sold19 May 2016
£67,500Change since last sale: +£13,000 (+19%)
Annualised change
+1.7% per yearWest Lancashire annualised change (flats) since 2016: +2.3% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £105 per sq ft
£121 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£16 per sq ft (+15%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre
£84,500Estimate vs local median: −£4,000 (−4.5%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeFlat / Not Recorded
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1976-1982
Floor area62 m² / 667 sq ft
Rooms3 habitable / 3 heated
Floor level1
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection24 Mar 2026

Sales history

DatePriceChange
19 May 2016£67,500-

Local market

Property prices in Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre

Median price: £180,000
Price per sq ft: £185
Sales (last 12 months): 69
Typical range (middle 50%): £115K – £225K

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £185 per square foot) in Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £562,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£267,500£215
Semi-Detached20£180,000£225
Terraced22£109,000£119
Flats3£84,500£105

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£160,000£60,000£112,500£66,500
2017£161,200£77,000£128,498£72,500
2018£180,000£69,000£82,500£77,000
2019£160,000£59,250£114,000£73,500
2020£182,498£70,000£123,000£80,000
2021£182,498£80,000£136,000£79,975
2022£208,498£56,500£149,995£99,475
2023£255,000£75,000£170,000£100,000
2024£220,000£91,000£155,000£115,750
2025£250,000£90,000£175,000£115,000
2026£254,900£84,500£190,000£110,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£136£65£140£62
2017£158£99£164£79
2018£157£106£85£82
2019£173£86£160£79
2020£180£72£170£87
2021£199£100£183£82
2022£232£96£213£109
2023£222£121£214£118
2024£202£106£207£118
2025£231£105£223£118
2026£215£86£232£114
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN8 6JZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN8 6JZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Jun 2026122, Irwell, Skelmersdale, WN8 6JZTerracedFreehold£87,500
30 Jul 202692, Inskip, Skelmersdale, WN8 6JUTerracedFreehold£125,000
13 Jun 2025130, Inskip, Skelmersdale, WN8 6JUTerracedFreehold£140,000
25 Apr 2025130, Inskip, Skelmersdale, WN8 6JUTerracedFreehold£132,500
09 Feb 2026252, Inskip, Skelmersdale, WN8 6JXTerracedFreehold£155,000

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Area insights for WN8 6JZ

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Overview

Postcode WN8 6JZ is located in a major urban area, within the Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre 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 87.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% 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 Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre is £180,000 (around £185 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £115,000 and £225,000. The nearest station is Parbold, about 2.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Tawd Valley Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
25.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Skelmersdale Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,880 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Skelmersdale Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25.8%

Approximately 25.8% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 105 ft away from WN8 6JZ.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

The nearest station is Parbold located about 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WN8 6JZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miTawd Valley ParkLargeWalking directions to Tawd Valley Park

Area Profile

Population
313
Population density
4,509.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.82(+26%)
Shoplifting
38.7(+570%)
Anti-social behaviour
38.08(+112%)
Public order
13.11(+29%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.74(-3%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
292
93.89%
Other White
13
4.18%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.64%
Indian
1
0.32%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.32%
Total population: 311

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
23.83%
Level 3 (A level)
57
22.27%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
18.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
15.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
13.28%
Total 16+ residents: 256

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
47
36.72%
Social rents from council
32
25%
Owns outright
27
21.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
14.06%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.56%
Total households: 128

Schools

In the WN8 6JZ postcode area, located within Skelmersdale Central, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN8 6JZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryCobbs Brow SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.5 miSecondaryLathom High School : A Technology CollegeFoundation school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt James' Catholic Primary School, SkelmersdaleVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN8 6JZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN8 6JZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAsdaIngram, Skelmersdale, WN8 6LUWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miAshurst Convenience Store25-27 Lyndale, Skelmersdale, WN8 6UJWalking directions to Ashurst Convenience Store
0.4 miMorrisons Daily17 Lyndale, Skelmersdale, WN8 6UJWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miLidlUnit 2 Tawd Valley Way, Skelmersdale, WN8 6LUWalking directions to Lidl