Postcode WN8 8AF is located in a major urban area, within the Old Skelmersdale ward of West Lancashire in the North West region, and forms part of the Skelmersdale West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 102.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Skelmersdale West is £39,387 per year. The nearest station is Rainford, about 2.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Stanley Coronation Park.
Skelmersdale West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,376 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Skelmersdale West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 102.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Skelmersdale West is £39,387 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 52 ft away from WN8 8AF.
Skelmersdale West near WN8 8AF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rainford located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Stanley Coronation Park | Small | Walking directions to Stanley Coronation Park |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 (about £164 per square foot) in Old Skelmersdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £615,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £220,000 | £209 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £176,000 | £201 |
| Terraced | 50 | £121,250 | £140 |
| Flats | 5 | £77,500 | £92 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £160,000 | — | £107,000 | £86,000 |
| 2017 | £164,995 | £77,950 | £119,250 | £82,500 |
| 2018 | £165,000 | £63,250 | £125,750 | £78,000 |
| 2019 | £154,000 | £65,000 | £125,000 | £80,000 |
| 2020 | £235,000 | £80,000 | £136,000 | £88,000 |
| 2021 | £180,000 | £60,000 | £135,000 | £93,000 |
| 2022 | £175,000 | £62,000 | £160,000 | £100,000 |
| 2023 | £180,000 | £58,000 | £155,000 | £106,500 |
| 2024 | — | £80,000 | £148,500 | £115,000 |
| 2025 | £245,000 | £72,000 | £172,500 | £120,000 |
| 2026 | £210,000 | £104,250 | £169,000 | £122,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £157 | — | £126 | £101 |
| 2017 | £168 | £82 | £141 | £94 |
| 2018 | £151 | £99 | £139 | £91 |
| 2019 | £167 | £62 | £137 | £96 |
| 2020 | £196 | £98 | £144 | £102 |
| 2021 | £184 | £95 | £149 | £106 |
| 2022 | £210 | £80 | £164 | £126 |
| 2023 | £148 | £80 | £171 | £123 |
| 2024 | — | £88 | £174 | £136 |
| 2025 | £209 | £96 | £193 | £139 |
| 2026 | £203 | £138 | £184 | £140 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN8 8AF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Mar 2026 | 188, High Street, Skelmersdale, WN8 8AF | Other | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 158, High Street, Skelmersdale, WN8 8AF | Terraced | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 21 Feb 2025 | 193, High Street, Skelmersdale, WN8 8AF | Detached | Freehold | £460,000 | |
| 07 Feb 2025 | 177, High Street, Skelmersdale, WN8 8AF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 32, Woodrow, Skelmersdale, WN8 8AH | Terraced | Freehold | £65,000 |
In the WN8 8AF postcode area, located within Skelmersdale West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN8 8AF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Early to Late | 37 The Winsters, Skelmersdale, WN8 8NG | Walking directions to Early to Late |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Westgate, Skelmersdale, WN8 8AP | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 45-47 Westgate, Skelmersdale, WN8 8LP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Shell Select | Glebe Road, West Lancashire, WN8 9JE | Walking directions to Shell Select |
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 8AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ella Worthington
Old Skelmersdale - Elected 7 May 2026
Ashley Dalton
West Lancashire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WN8 8AF records about 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.
The median sale price around WN8 8AF in Skelmersdale West is £135,000 (about £164 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to WN8 8AF, including Trinity Church of England/Methodist School (Good), St Edmund's Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement) and Crow Orchard Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WN8 8AF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,376 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for West Lancashire covering WN8 8AF is Ashley Dalton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ella Worthington (Reform UK).
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.