Postcode WN8 6BW 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 moderate crime levels, with around 33.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Skelmersdale East is £39,203 per year. The nearest station is Upholland located about 1.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Beacon Country Park.
Skelmersdale East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,370 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Skelmersdale East has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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 per household in Skelmersdale East is £39,203 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 322 ft away from WN8 6BW.
Skelmersdale East near WN8 6BW 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Beacon Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Beacon Country Park |
Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 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 | 13 | £250,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £75,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £175,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £108,250 |
10 year median price trend in Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre
In the WN8 6BW postcode area, located within Skelmersdale East, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN8 6BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | golocalextra | Ormskirk Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 9AS | Walking directions to golocalextra |
| 0.4 mi | G & M Singh | 246 Egerton, Skelmersdale, WN8 6AF | Walking directions to G & M Singh |
| 0.4 mi | Venilde & Sons | Chequer Lane, West Lancashire, WN8 0AA | Walking directions to Venilde & Sons |
Annual council tax rates for West Lancashire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.