Postcode WN8 8AS is located in an urban city, within the Rural South ward of West Lancashire in the North West region, and forms part of the Bickerstaffe & Newburgh area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Bickerstaffe & Newburgh is £50,022 per year. The nearest station is Rainford located about 2.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Stanley Coronation Park.
Bickerstaffe & Newburgh has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,057 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Bickerstaffe & Newburgh has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Bickerstaffe & Newburgh is £50,022 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from WN8 8AS.
Bickerstaffe & Newburgh near WN8 8AS 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 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Stanley Coronation Park | Small | Walking directions to Stanley Coronation Park |
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £287,500 in Rural South area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,175,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £453,750 |
| Flats | 2 | £278,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £259,995 |
| Terraced | 10 | £156,500 |
10 year median price trend in Rural South
In the WN8 8AS postcode area, located within Bickerstaffe & Newburgh, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN8 8AS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda On The Move | Railway Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 8TL | Walking directions to Asda On The Move |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 45-47 Westgate, Skelmersdale, WN8 8LP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.