Postcode WN8 6RN 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 high crime levels, with around 101.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Skelmersdale Central is £35,100 per year. The nearest station is Parbold located about 2.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 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 5,614 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Skelmersdale Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 101.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 32.1% 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 of residents in Skelmersdale Central is £35,100 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 318 ft away from WN8 6RN.
Skelmersdale Central near WN8 6RN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £138,000 in Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £390,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £230,000; semi-detached at £165,000; terraced at £118,500; flats at £93,000.
10 years price trend in Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre
In the WN8 6RN postcode area, located within Skelmersdale Central, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.