Postcode WN8 6RG 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 Central area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Skelmersdale Central is £35,793 per year. The nearest station is Parbold, about 2.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Skelmersdale Henge Park.
Skelmersdale Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,139 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Skelmersdale Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 63 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 37.1% 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 per household in Skelmersdale Central is £35,793 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN8 6RG.
Skelmersdale Central near WN8 6RG 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 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Skelmersdale Henge Park | Small | Walking directions to Skelmersdale Henge Park |
Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £214 per square foot) in Skelmersdale North area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £527,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £307,500 | £225 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £192,500 | £219 |
| Terraced | 16 | £156,500 | £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 | £156,500 |
| 2026 | £321,250 | £105,000 | £190,000 | £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 | £165 |
| 2026 | £236 | £158 | £230 | £202 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN8 6RG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | 46, Fairlie, Skelmersdale, WN8 6RG | Terraced | Freehold | £75,000 | |
| 09 Oct 2025 | 12, Fairlie, Skelmersdale, WN8 6RG | Terraced | Freehold | £95,000 | |
| 21 May 2025 | 42, Fairlie, Skelmersdale, WN8 6RG | Terraced | Freehold | £60,000 | |
| 19 May 2026 | 69, Fairlie, Skelmersdale, WN8 6RF | Terraced | Freehold | £90,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 68, Fairhaven, Skelmersdale, WN8 6RH | Terraced | Freehold | £100,000 |
In the WN8 6RG postcode area, located within Skelmersdale Central, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN8 6RG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ashurst Convenience Store | 25-27 Lyndale, Skelmersdale, WN8 6UJ | Walking directions to Ashurst Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 17 Lyndale, Skelmersdale, WN8 6UJ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Asda | Ingram, Skelmersdale, WN8 6LU | Walking directions to Asda |
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 6RG, 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 6RG records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around WN8 6RG in Skelmersdale Central is £195,000 (about £214 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to WN8 6RG, including Woodlands Community Primary School (Good), St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale (Good) and St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WN8 6RG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,139 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 6RG is Ashley Dalton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lizzie Urquhart (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.