Postcode WN8 8BL is located in a major urban area, within the Rural South ward of West Lancashire in the North West region, and forms part of the Skelmersdale West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Skelmersdale West is £34,600 per year. The nearest station is Rainford located about 2.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Stanley Coronation Park.
Skelmersdale West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,074 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Skelmersdale West has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 26.7% 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 of residents in Skelmersdale West is £34,600 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 269 ft away from WN8 8BL.
Skelmersdale West near WN8 8BL 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 68 recent sales, the median property price is £290,498 in Rural South area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £1,180,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £417,500 |
| Flats | 2 | £278,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £259,995 |
| Terraced | 10 | £157,500 |
10 year median price trend in Rural South
In the WN8 8BL postcode area, located within Skelmersdale West, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN8 8BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | ALDI | Westgate, Skelmersdale, WN8 8AP | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 45-47 Westgate, Skelmersdale, WN8 8LP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Asda On The Move | Railway Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 8TL | Walking directions to Asda On The Move |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.