Postcode WN8 6SG 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 138.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Skelmersdale Central is £35,793 per year. The nearest station is Upholland located about 2.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Former Beacon Golf Course.
Skelmersdale Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,455 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Skelmersdale Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 138.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 37.3% 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 6SG.
Skelmersdale Central near WN8 6SG 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Former Beacon Golf Course | Large | Walking directions to Former Beacon Golf Course |
| 0.3 mi | Skelmersdale Henge Park | Small | Walking directions to Skelmersdale Henge Park |
Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £159,975 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 | 16 | £247,500 |
| Flats | 2 | £82,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £180,000 |
| Terraced | 23 | £118,000 |
10 year median price trend in Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre
In the WN8 6SG postcode area, located within Skelmersdale Central, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 6SG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Aaron Body
Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre - Elected 7 May 2026
Ashley Dalton
West Lancashire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.