£275,000
Semi-Detached sold in Rural South
Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.
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Estimate calculated .
| Date | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Aug 2024 | £252,950 | - |
Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £327,500 (about £263 per square foot) in Rural South area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £865,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 45 | £382,450 | £271 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £293,500 | £259 |
| Terraced | 14 | £210,000 | £215 |
| Flats | 1 | £140,000 | £191 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £390,000 | — | £164,375 | £151,250 |
| 2017 | £385,000 | £130,000 | £176,250 | £121,500 |
| 2018 | £275,000 | — | £176,000 | £132,000 |
| 2019 | £276,995 | — | £210,000 | £128,250 |
| 2020 | £292,995 | £105,000 | £195,000 | £125,000 |
| 2021 | £333,000 | £121,500 | £255,000 | £139,950 |
| 2022 | £425,000 | £205,000 | £247,500 | £167,750 |
| 2023 | £370,000 | £250,000 | £245,000 | £177,500 |
| 2024 | £354,950 | £129,950 | £240,000 | £184,500 |
| 2025 | £360,950 | £278,500 | £254,950 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | £355,000 | £140,000 | £263,750 | £169,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £211 | — | £197 | £169 |
| 2017 | £210 | £198 | £190 | £149 |
| 2018 | £223 | — | £177 | £186 |
| 2019 | £230 | — | £206 | £155 |
| 2020 | £233 | £184 | £194 | £142 |
| 2021 | £240 | £166 | £218 | £161 |
| 2022 | £245 | £405 | £210 | £192 |
| 2023 | £254 | £235 | £255 | £212 |
| 2024 | £263 | £197 | £213 | £230 |
| 2025 | £273 | £197 | £266 | £217 |
| 2026 | £241 | £191 | £234 | £199 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN8 8GG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2026 | 12, Arley Drive, Skelmersdale, WN8 8GG | Detached | Freehold | £355,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 26, Arley Drive, Skelmersdale, WN8 8GG | Detached | Freehold | £355,950 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | Brookdale, Slate Lane, Skelmersdale, WN8 8UY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £275,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 8, Bibby Close, Skelmersdale, WN8 8GF | Detached | Freehold | £343,950 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 10, Bibby Close, Skelmersdale, WN8 8GF | Detached | Freehold | £361,950 |
| Address | Tenure | Floor area | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Arley Drive, Lathom, Skelmersdale | Freehold | 91 m² | £242,950 (2024) |
| 3 Arley Drive, Lathom, Skelmersdale | Freehold | 91 m² | £387,950 (2025) |
| 4, Arley Drive, Lathom | Freehold | 117 m² | £332,950 (2024) |
| 5 Arley Drive, Skelmersdale, Lancashire | Freehold | 91 m² | £244,950 (2025) |
| 6 Arley Drive, Lathom | Freehold | 105 m² | £294,950 (2024) |
| 7 Arley Drive, Skelmersdale, Lancashire | Freehold | 84 m² | £254,950 (2024) |
| 8 Arley Drive, Lathom | Freehold | 130 m² | £364,950 (2024) |
| 9 Arley Drive, Lathom, Skelmersdale | Freehold | 117 m² | £340,950 (2024) |
| 10 Arley Drive, Lathom | Freehold | 130 m² | £359,950 (2024) |
| 11 Arley Drive, Lathom, Skelmersdale | Freehold | 84 m² | £255,950 (2025) |
Postcode WN8 8GG is located in a rural hamlet, within the Rural South area of West Lancashire in the North West region, and forms part of the Bickerstaffe & Newburgh area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bickerstaffe & Newburgh is £50,022 per year. The median sale price in Rural South is £327,500 (around £263 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £236,250 and £418,749. The nearest station is Hoscar, about 2.9 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Bickerstaffe & Newburgh has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,004 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Bickerstaffe & Newburgh has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bickerstaffe & Newburgh is £50,022 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN8 8GG.
Bickerstaffe & Newburgh near WN8 8GG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hoscar located about 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
In the WN8 8GG postcode area, located within Bickerstaffe & Newburgh, there are 4 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.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | West Lancashire Community High School | Community special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Nov 2014. | |
West Lancashire Community High School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 18 Nov 2014
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Brookfield Park Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 6 May 2026. | |
Brookfield Park Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 6 May 2026
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| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Kingsbury Primary Special School | Community special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Oct 2013. | |
Kingsbury Primary Special School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 16 Oct 2013
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN8 8GG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Asda Express | Railway Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 8TL | Walking directions to Asda Express |