Property profile

20Appleton Road

WN8 8RP

Old Skelmersdale

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Map showing 20, Appleton Road, Skelmersdale

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Estimated sale price

£170,000

Terraced sold in Old Skelmersdale

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 sold27 Jun 2002
£57,495Change since last sale: +£113,000 (+196%)
Annualised change
+4.6% per yearWest Lancashire annualised change (terraced) since 2002: +5.4% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £140 per sq ft
£180 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£40 per sq ft (+28%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in Old Skelmersdale
£122,500Estimate vs local median: +£48,000 (+39%)
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 period1950-1966
Floor area88 m² / 947 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection08 Feb 2013

Sales history

DatePriceChange
27 Jun 2002£57,495+5%
05 May 2000£54,500+25%
28 Jun 1996£43,500-

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 8RP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN8 8RP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 May 202615, Appleton Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 8RPSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
21 Apr 20264, Bramhall Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 8RWTerracedFreehold£165,000
19 Sept 20255, Bramhall Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 8RWSemi-DetachedFreehold£172,000
29 Jun 2026116, Tanfields, Skelmersdale, WN8 8NRTerracedFreehold£70,000
20 Apr 202624, Tanfields, Skelmersdale, WN8 8NRTerracedFreehold£129,950

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, Appleton Road, SkelmersdaleFreehold93 m²£128,000 (2017)
2, Appleton Road, Skelmersdale-90 m²-
4, Appleton Road, SkelmersdaleFreehold90 m²£85,500 (2015)
10, Appleton Road, Skelmersdale-52 m²-
13, Appleton Road, Skelmersdale-80 m²-
15, Appleton Road, SkelmersdaleFreehold79 m²£190,000 (2026)
16, Appleton Road, Skelmersdale-70 m²-

Area insights for WN8 8RP

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Overview

Postcode WN8 8RP 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 Ashurst area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 18% 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 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 2.5 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
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
16.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

Skelmersdale Ashurst has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,189 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Skelmersdale Ashurst has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.5%

Approximately 16.5% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 313 ft away from WN8 8RP.

Flood risk

No risk

Skelmersdale Ashurst near WN8 8RP 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WN8 8RP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miTawd Valley ParkLargeWalking directions to Tawd Valley Park
0.5 miTawd Valley ParkLargeWalking directions to Tawd Valley Park

Area Profile

Population
251
Population density
308.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.25(+3%)
Other theft
18.21(+176%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.39(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.39(+82%)
Public order
4.55(-55%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
240
95.24%
Other White
9
3.57%
African
1
0.4%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.4%
Irish
1
0.4%
Total population: 252

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
71
31.42%
Level 4+ (Degree)
56
24.78%
Level 3 (A level)
41
18.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8.85%
Apprenticeship
17
7.52%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
68
56.2%
Owns with a mortgage
27
22.31%
Social rents from council
18
14.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.13%
Other social rented
2
1.65%
Total households: 121

Schools

In the WN8 8RP postcode area, located within Skelmersdale Ashurst, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN8 8RP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCrow Orchard Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Edmund's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimaryTrinity Church of England/Methodist SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN8 8RP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN8 8RP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miEarly to Late37 The Winsters, Skelmersdale, WN8 8NGWalking directions to Early to Late
0.4 miTongbarn Convenience Store60 Tongbarn, Skelmersdale, WN8 8ELWalking directions to Tongbarn Convenience Store
0.5 miAsdaIngram, Skelmersdale, WN8 6LUWalking directions to Asda