Postcode WN8 6EQ 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72.1 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 1.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Skelmersdale East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,229 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Skelmersdale East has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 72.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 24.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN8 6EQ.
Skelmersdale East near WN8 6EQ 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 1.6 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 6EQ postcode area, located within Skelmersdale East, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN8 6EQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | News 'n' Booze Bankfield | 13 Bankfield, Skelmersdale, WN8 9EW | Walking directions to News 'n' Booze Bankfield |
| 0.3 mi | G & M Singh | 246 Egerton, Skelmersdale, WN8 6AF | Walking directions to G & M Singh |
| 0.4 mi | JJ's | The Concourse Shopping Centre, West Lancashire, WN8 6ND | Walking directions to JJ's |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 1 The Concourse Shopping Centre, Skelmersdale, WN8 6LE | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | 101 The Concourse Shopping Centre, Skelmersdale, WN8 6LB | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.