Postcode WN8 6BL is located in a major urban area, within the Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre ward of West Lancashire in the North West region, and forms part of the Skelmersdale East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 135.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Skelmersdale East is £38,200 per year. The nearest station is Upholland located about 1.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Skelmersdale East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,197 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Skelmersdale East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 135.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Skelmersdale East is £38,200 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 159 ft away from WN8 6BL.
Skelmersdale East near WN8 6BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Upholland located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £133,750 in Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £562,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £235,500 |
| Flats | 2 | £92,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £170,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £115,750 |
10 year median price trend in Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre
In the WN8 6BL postcode area, located within Skelmersdale East, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN8 6BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | golocalextra | Ormskirk Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 9AS | Walking directions to golocalextra |
| 0.3 mi | G & M Singh | 246 Egerton, Skelmersdale, WN8 6AF | Walking directions to G & M Singh |
| 0.4 mi | Target Stores | 97 Banksbarn, Skelmersdale, WN8 9EX | Walking directions to Target Stores |
| 0.4 mi | News 'n' Booze Bankfield | 13 Bankfield, Skelmersdale, WN8 9EW | Walking directions to News 'n' Booze Bankfield |
| 0.5 mi | Venilde & Sons | Chequer Lane, West Lancashire, WN8 0AA | Walking directions to Venilde & Sons |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.