Postcode WN8 8BT is located in a rural hamlet, 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 76.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Bickerstaffe & Newburgh is £45,800 per year. The nearest station is Rainford located about 2.1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 76.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 of residents in Bickerstaffe & Newburgh is £45,800 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 26 ft away from WN8 8BT.
Bickerstaffe & Newburgh near WN8 8BT 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.
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 8BT postcode area, located within Bickerstaffe & Newburgh, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.