Postcode WN8 8AH is located in a major urban area, within the Old Skelmersdale area 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 median sale price in Old Skelmersdale is £135,000 (around £164 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £120,000 and £178,000. The nearest station is Rainford, about 2.1 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 3,686 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 11% 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 160 ft away from WN8 8AH.
Skelmersdale West near WN8 8AH 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 2.1 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 97 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 (about £164 per square foot) in Old Skelmersdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £320,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £220,000 | £220 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £176,000 | £202 |
| Terraced | 54 | £123,750 | £139 |
| 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 | £73,500 | £173,500 | £120,000 |
| 2026 | £220,000 | £104,250 | £163,500 | £125,000 |
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 | £91 | £193 | £138 |
| 2026 | £220 | £138 | £184 | £140 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN8 8AH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jun 2026 | 50, Woodrow, Skelmersdale, WN8 8AH | Terraced | Freehold | £121,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 32, Woodrow, Skelmersdale, WN8 8AH | Terraced | Freehold | £65,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2025 | 13, Woodrow, Skelmersdale, WN8 8AH | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 25, Whitestocks, Skelmersdale, WN8 8AG | Terraced | Freehold | £108,000 | |
| 03 Mar 2026 | 188, High Street, Skelmersdale, WN8 8AF | Other | Freehold | £265,000 |
In the WN8 8AH postcode area, located within Skelmersdale West, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Trinity Church of England/Methodist School | Voluntary controlled school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Oct 2015. | |
Trinity Church of England/Methodist School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 20 Oct 2015
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Edmund's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Apr 2024. | |
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 23 Apr 2024
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Brookfield Park Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 6 May 2026. | |
Brookfield Park Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 6 May 2026
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4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN8 8AH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Early to Late | 37 The Winsters, Skelmersdale, WN8 8NG | Walking directions to Early to Late |
| 0.3 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Tongbarn Convenience Store | 60 Tongbarn, Skelmersdale, WN8 8EL | Walking directions to Tongbarn Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for West Lancashire district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WN8 8AH, 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 8AH 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 8AH in Old Skelmersdale is £135,000 (about £164 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to WN8 8AH, including Trinity Church of England/Methodist School (Good), St Edmund's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Brookfield Park Primary School (Inadequate). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
WN8 8AH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,686 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 8AH is Ashley Dalton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ella Worthington (Reform UK).