Postcode WN8 8BJ is located in a major urban area, within the Rural South area of West Lancashire in the North West region, and forms part of the Skelmersdale West area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below 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 Rural South is £327,500 (around £263 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £236,250 and £418,749. The nearest station is Rainford, about 2.2 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Stanley Coronation Park.
Skelmersdale West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,544 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Skelmersdale West has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.3% 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 0 ft away from WN8 8BJ.
Skelmersdale West near WN8 8BJ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Stanley Coronation Park | Small | Walking directions to Stanley Coronation Park |
Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £327,500 (about £263 per square foot) in Rural South area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £865,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 45 | £382,450 | £271 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £293,500 | £259 |
| Terraced | 14 | £210,000 | £215 |
| Flats | 1 | £140,000 | £191 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £390,000 | — | £164,375 | £151,250 |
| 2017 | £385,000 | £130,000 | £176,250 | £121,500 |
| 2018 | £275,000 | — | £176,000 | £132,000 |
| 2019 | £276,995 | — | £210,000 | £128,250 |
| 2020 | £292,995 | £105,000 | £195,000 | £125,000 |
| 2021 | £333,000 | £121,500 | £255,000 | £139,950 |
| 2022 | £425,000 | £205,000 | £247,500 | £167,750 |
| 2023 | £370,000 | £250,000 | £245,000 | £177,500 |
| 2024 | £354,950 | £129,950 | £240,000 | £184,500 |
| 2025 | £360,950 | £278,500 | £254,950 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | £355,000 | £140,000 | £263,750 | £169,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £211 | — | £197 | £169 |
| 2017 | £210 | £198 | £190 | £149 |
| 2018 | £223 | — | £177 | £186 |
| 2019 | £230 | — | £206 | £155 |
| 2020 | £233 | £184 | £194 | £142 |
| 2021 | £240 | £166 | £218 | £161 |
| 2022 | £245 | £405 | £210 | £192 |
| 2023 | £254 | £235 | £255 | £212 |
| 2024 | £263 | £197 | £213 | £230 |
| 2025 | £273 | £197 | £266 | £217 |
| 2026 | £241 | £191 | £234 | £199 |
There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN8 8BJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar 2026 | 10, Parkside Avenue, Skelmersdale, WN8 8BQ | Detached | Leasehold | £235,000 | |
| 09 May 2025 | 9, Parkside Avenue, Skelmersdale, WN8 8BQ | Flats | Leasehold | £120,000 | |
| 06 May 2026 | The Barn, White Moss Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 8BL | Detached | Freehold | £420,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2026 | 10, White Moss Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 8BL | Terraced | Freehold | £87,500 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 13, White Moss Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 8BL | Terraced | Leasehold | £153,000 |
In the WN8 8BJ postcode area, located within Skelmersdale West, there are 5 primary and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale | Voluntary aided school | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2024. | |
St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Sept 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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| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Kingsbury Primary Special School | Community special school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Oct 2013. | |
Kingsbury Primary Special School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 16 Oct 2013
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN8 8BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 45-47 Westgate, Skelmersdale, WN8 8LP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Westgate, Skelmersdale, WN8 8AP | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Asda Express | Railway Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 8TL | Walking directions to Asda Express |
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 8BJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Linda Marjorie Webster
Rural South - Elected 7 May 2026
Ashley Dalton
West Lancashire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WN8 8BJ records about 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 8BJ in Rural South is £327,500 (about £263 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to WN8 8BJ, including St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale (Good), Brookfield Park Primary School (Inadequate) and Kingsbury Primary Special School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
WN8 8BJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,544 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 8BJ is Ashley Dalton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Linda Marjorie Webster (Our West Lancashire).