Postcode WN8 6SF 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 Ashurst area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Skelmersdale Ashurst is £41,500 per year. The nearest station is Appley Bridge located about 2.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Skelmersdale Henge Park.
Skelmersdale Ashurst has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,076 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.
Skelmersdale Ashurst has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 58.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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 of residents in Skelmersdale Ashurst is £41,500 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 63 ft away from WN8 6SF.
Skelmersdale Ashurst near WN8 6SF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Appley Bridge located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Skelmersdale Henge Park | Small | Walking directions to Skelmersdale Henge Park |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £298,500 |
| Flats | 1 | £93,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £183,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £150,000 |
10 year median price trend in Skelmersdale North
In the WN8 6SF postcode area, located within Skelmersdale Ashurst, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.