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WN8 6TA

Kestrel Park

Skelmersdale North

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Detailed insights for WN8 6TA

Overview

Postcode WN8 6TA 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 low crime levels, with around 41.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Skelmersdale Ashurst is £49,517 per year. The nearest station is Parbold, about 1.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

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.

Crime level

4/10

Skelmersdale Ashurst has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Skelmersdale Ashurst is £49,517 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Skelmersdale Ashurst near WN8 6TA 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
511
Population density
2,630 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.49(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.17(+7%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.79(-47%)
Other theft
2.66(-60%)
Other crime
2.66(+7%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
478
93.54%
Other White
19
3.72%
Irish
5
0.98%
Chinese
3
0.59%
Bangladeshi
1
0.2%
Total population: 511

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
136
32%
Level 3 (A level)
99
23.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
74
17.41%
No qualifications
49
11.53%
Apprenticeship
27
6.35%
Total 16+ residents: 425

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
100
47.17%
Owns outright
80
37.74%
Shared ownership
16
7.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
5.19%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.42%
Total households: 212

Property prices in Skelmersdale North

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£214
Sales (last 12 months)71
Typical range (middle 50%)£158K – £255K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Skelmersdale North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£307,500£225
Semi-Detached30£192,500£219
Terraced16£156,500£188
Flats4£80,000£121

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Skelmersdale North

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Skelmersdale North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Skelmersdale North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN8 6TA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN8 6TA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Mar 2026109, Kestrel Park, Skelmersdale, WN8 6TADetachedFreehold£320,000
04 Nov 202529, Kestrel Park, Skelmersdale, WN8 6TADetachedFreehold£190,000
17 Oct 2025125, Kestrel Park, Skelmersdale, WN8 6TADetachedFreehold£307,500
16 Sept 2025117, Kestrel Park, Skelmersdale, WN8 6TADetachedFreehold£302,000
05 Dec 202528, Kestrel Mews, Skelmersdale, WN8 6TDTerracedFreehold£335,000

Schools

In the WN8 6TA postcode area, located within Skelmersdale Ashurst, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN8 6TA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt James' Catholic Primary School, SkelmersdaleVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryDalton St Michael's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryWoodlands Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN8 6TA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN8 6TA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons Daily17 Lyndale, Skelmersdale, WN8 6UJWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miAshurst Convenience Store25-27 Lyndale, Skelmersdale, WN8 6UJWalking directions to Ashurst Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for West Lancashire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,837
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,362
Band E£2,887
Band F£3,412
Band G£3,937
Band H£4,724

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WN8 6TA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lizzie Urquhart

Skelmersdale North - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Ashley Dalton

West Lancashire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWest LancashireE07000127
Parliamentary ConstituencyWest LancashireE14001577
WardSkelmersdale NorthE05014939
ParishWest Lancashire, unparished areaE43000101
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Skelmersdale AshurstE02005312
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)West Lancashire 009CE01025470
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1981-09-01

Frequently asked questions about WN8 6TA

Is WN8 6TA (Skelmersdale Ashurst) safe?

The area around WN8 6TA records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WN8 6TA?

The median sale price around WN8 6TA in Skelmersdale Ashurst is £195,000 (about £214 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN8 6TA?

There are 7 schools close to WN8 6TA, including St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale (Good), Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School (Good) and Woodlands Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WN8 6TA?

WN8 6TA scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,076 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WN8 6TA (Skelmersdale Ashurst) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Lancashire covering WN8 6TA is Ashley Dalton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Lizzie Urquhart (Reform UK).

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Data Sources

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.