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WN8 6RQ

Skelmersdale North

West Lancashire

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Detailed insights for WN8 6RQ

Overview

Postcode WN8 6RQ 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 high crime levels, with around 105.2 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 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Skelmersdale Henge Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
25.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Skelmersdale Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 105.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

25.5%

Approximately 25.5% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income of residents in Skelmersdale Central is £35,100 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN8 6RQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Skelmersdale Central near WN8 6RQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Parbold located about 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for WN8 6RQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miSkelmersdale Henge ParkSmallWalking directions to Skelmersdale Henge Park

Area Profile

Population
244
Population density
4,218.8 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
212
87.6%
Other White
12
4.96%
Other Asian
7
2.89%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.24%
Indian
3
1.24%
Total population: 242

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
26
27.66%
Social rents from council
24
25.53%
Owns with a mortgage
22
23.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
17.02%
Other forms of private rent
5
5.32%
Total households: 94

Property prices in Skelmersdale North

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £188,000 in Skelmersdale North area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £355,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Skelmersdale North in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Skelmersdale North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£298,500
Flats1£93,500
Semi-Detached28£183,000
Terraced18£150,000

10 year median price trend in Skelmersdale North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Skelmersdale North.

Schools

In the WN8 6RQ postcode area, located within Skelmersdale Central, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN8 6RQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWoodlands Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryCobbs Brow SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimarySt John's Catholic Primary School, SkelmersdaleVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN8 6RQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN8 6RQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miAsdaIngram, Skelmersdale, WN8 6LUWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miAshurst Convenience Store25-27 Lyndale, Skelmersdale, WN8 6UJWalking directions to Ashurst Convenience Store
0.4 miMorrisons Daily17 Lyndale, Skelmersdale, WN8 6UJWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miLidlUnit 2 Tawd Valley Way, Skelmersdale, WN8 6LUWalking directions to Lidl

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.