Postcode WN8 6HL is located in a major urban area, within the Skelmersdale North ward of West Lancashire in the North West region, and forms part of the Skelmersdale Ashurst area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Skelmersdale Ashurst is £49,517 per year. The nearest station is Parbold located about 1.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Skelmersdale Ashurst has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,234 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 8% least deprived areas in England.
Skelmersdale Ashurst has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
The average income per household in Skelmersdale Ashurst is £49,517 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN8 6HL.
Skelmersdale Ashurst near WN8 6HL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Parbold located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Skelmersdale North area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £360,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £297,500 |
| Flats | 4 | £80,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £186,000 |
| Terraced | 16 | £156,500 |
10 year median price trend in Skelmersdale North
In the WN8 6HL postcode area, located within Skelmersdale Ashurst, there are 4 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
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.
Elected local representatives for WN8 6HL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lizzie Urquhart
Skelmersdale North - Elected 7 May 2026
Ashley Dalton
West Lancashire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.