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WN8 0NG

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Up Holland

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Overview

Postcode WN8 0NG is located in a major urban area, within the Up Holland ward of West Lancashire in the North West region, and forms part of the Upholland area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 31.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Upholland is £50,235 per year. The nearest station is Orrell, about 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
17%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

3/10

Upholland has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,248 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Upholland has a low crime rate, with approximately 31.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17%

Approximately 17.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Upholland is £50,235 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 9 ft away from WN8 0NG.

Flood risk

No risk

Upholland near WN8 0NG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Orrell located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for WN8 0NG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Orrell

N/A

Walking directions to Orrell

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
309
Population density
2,627.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.87(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.6(-86%)
Public order
2.6(-74%)
Vehicle crime
2.6(-57%)
Other theft
1.95(-70%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
298
96.44%
Other White
10
3.24%
Indian
1
0.32%
Total population: 309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
94
38.52%
Level 3 (A level)
43
17.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
15.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
11.07%
No qualifications
26
10.66%
Total 16+ residents: 244

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
53
37.59%
Owns outright
43
30.5%
Social rents from council
24
17.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
13.48%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.42%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Up Holland

Median price£231,000
Price per sq ft£222
Sales (last 12 months)94
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £297K

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £231,000 (about £222 per square foot) in Up Holland area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £795,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Up Holland over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached32£328,750£258
Semi-Detached32£224,000£218
Flats1£175,000£175
Terraced29£175,000£185

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Up Holland

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Up Holland.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£236,950£120,000£152,250£128,500
2017£286,000£142,500£155,000£133,500
2018£241,000£190,000£153,000£140,000
2019£239,998£57,000£159,975£123,000
2020£280,000£75,000£168,750£130,000
2021£268,500£187,500£147,500
2022£337,375£141,000£190,000£150,000
2023£312,000£157,500£186,250£163,500
2024£316,000£62,815£200,000£162,000
2025£316,000£175,000£215,500£172,000
2026£318,000£230,000£168,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Up Holland.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Up Holland.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£188£143£167£151
2017£195£214£158£168
2018£201£229£160£139
2019£203£74£164£155
2020£224£168£186£171
2021£242£193£184
2022£257£177£234£188
2023£275£201£199£183
2024£267£75£212£197
2025£250£175£232£199
2026£261£218£173
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Up Holland.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Up Holland in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN8 0NG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN8 0NG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Aug 2025Apartment 14, Holland House, Cinnamon Brow, Skelmersdale, WN8 0PGFlatsLeasehold£175,000
30 Oct 202526, Church Street, Skelmersdale, WN8 0NDTerracedLeasehold£190,000
04 Jun 202512, Church Street, Skelmersdale, WN8 0NDSemi-DetachedFreehold£174,950
31 Mar 20257, Church Street, Skelmersdale, WN8 0NDDetachedFreehold£1,400,000
26 Aug 202520, Higher Lane, Skelmersdale, WN8 0NLTerracedFreehold£210,000

Schools

In the WN8 0NG postcode area, located within Upholland, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN8 0NG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimarySt Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryOrrell Holgate AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miSecondaryUp Holland High SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN8 0NG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN8 0NG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miPremier Up Holland11-13 Dingle Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 0ENWalking directions to Premier Up Holland
0.4 miCo-op Food34 Ormskirk Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 0AGWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for West Lancashire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,837
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,362
Band E£2,887
Band F£3,412
Band G£3,937
Band H£4,724

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WN8 0NG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Richard Lee

Up Holland - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Ashley Dalton

West Lancashire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWest LancashireE07000127
Parliamentary ConstituencyWest LancashireE14001577
WardUp HollandE05014943
ParishUp HollandE04005316
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)UphollandE02005318
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)West Lancashire 015DE01025537
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced2000-12-01

Frequently asked questions about WN8 0NG

Is WN8 0NG (Upholland) safe?

The area around WN8 0NG records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary.

What is the average house price near WN8 0NG?

The median sale price around WN8 0NG in Upholland is £231,000 (about £222 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN8 0NG?

There are 7 schools close to WN8 0NG, including St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School (Good), Orrell Holgate Academy (Good) and Up Holland High School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to WN8 0NG?

The closest station to WN8 0NG is Orrell, about 1,256 m away.

How deprived is the area around WN8 0NG?

WN8 0NG scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,248 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WN8 0NG (Upholland) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Lancashire covering WN8 0NG is Ashley Dalton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Richard Lee (Reform UK).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.