Postcode WN8 6LH 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 Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 128.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Skelmersdale Central is £35,100 per year. The nearest station is Upholland located about 2.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Tawd Valley Park.
Skelmersdale Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,491 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Skelmersdale Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 128.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 28.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Skelmersdale Central is £35,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN8 6LH.
Skelmersdale Central near WN8 6LH 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Tawd Valley Park | Large | Walking directions to Tawd Valley Park |
| 0.3 mi | Tawd Valley Park | Large | Walking directions to Tawd Valley Park |
| 0.5 mi | Skelmersdale Henge Park | Small | Walking directions to Skelmersdale Henge Park |
Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £137,500 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 | 8 | £235,500 |
| Flats | 1 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £170,000 |
| Terraced | 24 | £115,750 |
10 year median price trend in Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre
In the WN8 6LH postcode area, located within Skelmersdale Central, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN8 6LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Asda | Ingram, Skelmersdale, WN8 6LU | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Unit 2 Tawd Valley Way, Skelmersdale, WN8 6LU | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Europa Foods | Unit 122 The Concourse Shopping Centre, Skelmersdale, WN8 6HB | Walking directions to Europa Foods |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | 100 The Concourse Shopping Centre, Skelmersdale, WN8 6LJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 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.