Postcode WN8 6HY is located in a major urban area, within the Skelmersdale North area of West Lancashire in the North West region, and forms part of the Skelmersdale Ashurst area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Skelmersdale Ashurst is £49,517 per year. The median sale price in Skelmersdale North is £203,998 (around £214 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £168,000 and £275,000. The nearest station is Parbold, about 1.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Skelmersdale Ashurst has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,949 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Skelmersdale Ashurst has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.4% 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 6HY.
Skelmersdale Ashurst near WN8 6HY 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £203,998 (about £214 per square foot) in Skelmersdale North area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £825,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 30 | £307,500 | £236 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £190,000 | £214 |
| Terraced | 18 | £165,000 | £188 |
| Flats | 4 | £80,000 | £121 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £211,475 | £52,500 | £135,000 | £81,500 |
| 2017 | £191,995 | £60,000 | £129,000 | £87,000 |
| 2018 | £199,473 | £56,250 | £130,995 | £94,500 |
| 2019 | £194,995 | £62,000 | £132,500 | £87,750 |
| 2020 | £211,500 | £64,000 | £150,000 | £75,000 |
| 2021 | £254,995 | £70,000 | £157,498 | £113,000 |
| 2022 | £257,995 | £72,500 | £163,000 | £125,000 |
| 2023 | £279,000 | £74,500 | £169,750 | £114,000 |
| 2024 | £266,250 | £161,500 | £175,000 | £132,750 |
| 2025 | £297,500 | £80,000 | £180,000 | £148,000 |
| 2026 | £307,500 | £105,000 | £187,000 | £156,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £154 | £94 | £149 | £90 |
| 2017 | £161 | £102 | £146 | £98 |
| 2018 | £181 | £71 | £159 | £99 |
| 2019 | £176 | £111 | £164 | £121 |
| 2020 | £182 | £103 | £175 | £104 |
| 2021 | £216 | £155 | £182 | £128 |
| 2022 | £230 | £113 | £185 | £154 |
| 2023 | £236 | £149 | £205 | £144 |
| 2024 | £222 | £197 | £204 | £149 |
| 2025 | £223 | £124 | £212 | £159 |
| 2026 | £245 | £158 | £211 | £191 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN8 6HY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul 2026 | 18, Lyndhurst, Skelmersdale, WN8 6UH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £92,000 | |
| 03 Jul 2026 | 9, Lyndhurst, Skelmersdale, WN8 6UH | Terraced | Freehold | £115,000 | |
| 01 Jun 2026 | 49, Lyndhurst, Skelmersdale, WN8 6UH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £104,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2026 | 48, Lyndhurst, Skelmersdale, WN8 6UH | Terraced | Freehold | £148,000 | |
| 08 Oct 2025 | 13, Lyndhurst, Skelmersdale, WN8 6UH | Terraced | Leasehold | £70,000 |
In the WN8 6HY postcode area, located within Skelmersdale Ashurst, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Feb 2023. | |
St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 22 Feb 2023
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Cobbs Brow School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Mar 2025. | |
Cobbs Brow School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Mar 2025
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| 0.6 mi | All-through | Maharishi Free School | Free schools | Area360 rating. Inspected 8 Jul 2025. | |
Maharishi Free School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Jul 2025
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2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN8 6HY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 17 Lyndale, Skelmersdale, WN8 6UJ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.1 mi | Ashurst Convenience Store | 25-27 Lyndale, Skelmersdale, WN8 6UJ | Walking directions to Ashurst Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for West Lancashire district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WN8 6HY, 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
The area around WN8 6HY records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WN8 6HY in Skelmersdale North is £203,998 (about £214 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to WN8 6HY, including St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale (Good), Cobbs Brow School (Good) and Maharishi Free School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
WN8 6HY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,949 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for West Lancashire covering WN8 6HY is Ashley Dalton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lizzie Urquhart (Reform UK).