Property profile

2 Leeswood

WN8 6TH

Skelmersdale North

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Map showing 2 Leeswood, Skelmersdale

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Estimated sale price

£170,000

Semi-Detached sold in Skelmersdale North

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

Last sold31 Oct 2023
£115,000Change since last sale: +£53,000 (+46%)
Annualised change
+14% per yearWest Lancashire annualised change (semi-detached) since 2023: +3.2% per yearThis property's value grew faster than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £214 per sq ft
£182 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£32 per sq ft (−15%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Skelmersdale North
£190,000Estimate vs local median: −£22,000 (−11%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Semi-Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1967-1975
Floor area86 m² / 926 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection15 Jun 2023

Sales history

DatePriceChange
31 Oct 2023£115,000-

Local market

Property prices in Skelmersdale North

Median price: £203,998
Price per sq ft: £214
Sales (last 12 months): 88
Typical range (middle 50%): £168K – £275K

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £203,998 (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
Detached30£307,500£236
Semi-Detached36£190,000£214
Terraced18£165,000£188
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£245£158£211£191
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 6TH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN8 6TH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Jul 202619, Leeswood, Skelmersdale, WN8 6THSemi-DetachedFreehold£84,677
16 Feb 202616, Leeswood, Skelmersdale, WN8 6THSemi-DetachedFreehold£169,000
14 Nov 202558, Leeswood, Skelmersdale, WN8 6THDetachedFreehold£190,000
24 Oct 20255, Leeswood, Skelmersdale, WN8 6THTerracedFreehold£103,500
20 Oct 202537, Ledburn, Skelmersdale, WN8 6TUTerracedFreehold£180,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, Leeswood, SkelmersdaleFreehold83 m²£205,000 (2024)
4, Leeswood, Skelmersdale-87 m²-
5 Leeswood, SkelmersdaleFreehold88 m²£103,500 (2025)
6, Leeswood, SkelmersdaleFreehold83 m²£112,500 (2011)
7, Leeswood, Skelmersdale-86 m²-
9 Leeswood, SkelmersdaleFreehold85 m²£150,000 (2007)
10 Leeswood, Skelmersdale-95 m²-
11 Leeswood, Skelmersdale, Lancashire-84 m²-
12, Leeswood, SkelmersdaleFreehold101 m²£131,500 (2010)
13, Leeswood, Skelmersdale-100 m²-

Area insights for WN8 6TH

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Overview

Postcode WN8 6TH 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 Ashurst area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Skelmersdale Ashurst is £49,517 per year. The median sale price in Skelmersdale North is £203,998 (around £214 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £168,000 and £275,000. The nearest station is Parbold, about 2.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 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
68
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Skelmersdale Ashurst has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,949 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Skelmersdale Ashurst has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.3%

Approximately 11.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Skelmersdale Ashurst is £49,517 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 306 ft away from WN8 6TH.

Flood risk

No risk

Skelmersdale Ashurst near WN8 6TH 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WN8 6TH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miTawd Valley ParkLargeWalking directions to Tawd Valley Park
0.3 miSkelmersdale Henge ParkSmallWalking directions to Skelmersdale Henge Park

Area Profile

Population
254
Population density
2,769.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
43.18(+141%)
Violence and sexual offences
35.16(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.79(-24%)
Other theft
6.17(-7%)
Burglary
4.94(-11%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
237
93.31%
Other White
8
3.15%
Chinese
3
1.18%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.18%
Other Asian
1
0.39%
Total population: 254

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
56
26.42%
No qualifications
51
24.06%
Level 3 (A level)
34
16.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
13.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
11.32%
Total 16+ residents: 212

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
46
43.4%
Owns outright
39
36.79%
Social rents from council
12
11.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.66%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.89%
Total households: 106

Schools

In the WN8 6TH postcode area, located within Skelmersdale Ashurst, there are 9 primary and 3 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 6TH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miPrimaryCobbs Brow SchoolCommunity school
0.3 miPrimarySt James' Catholic Primary School, SkelmersdaleVoluntary aided school
0.4 miPrimaryWoodland Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN8 6TH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN8 6TH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAshurst Convenience Store25-27 Lyndale, Skelmersdale, WN8 6UJWalking directions to Ashurst Convenience Store
0.2 miMorrisons Daily17 Lyndale, Skelmersdale, WN8 6UJWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miAsdaIngram, Skelmersdale, WN8 6LUWalking directions to Asda