Postcode WN8 8EF is located in a major urban area, within the Skelmersdale North ward of West Lancashire in the North West region, and forms part of the Skelmersdale Ashurst area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Skelmersdale Ashurst is £49,517 per year. The nearest station is Parbold located about 2.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Stanley Coronation Park.
Skelmersdale Ashurst has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,069 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Skelmersdale Ashurst has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Skelmersdale Ashurst is £49,517 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 256 ft away from WN8 8EF.
Skelmersdale Ashurst near WN8 8EF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Parbold located about 2.7 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 59 recent sales, the median property price is £193,000 in Skelmersdale North area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £360,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £304,750 |
| Flats | 1 | £93,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 25 | £180,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £155,000 |
10 year median price trend in Skelmersdale North
In the WN8 8EF postcode area, located within Skelmersdale Ashurst, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN8 8EF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Asda On The Move | Railway Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 8TL | Walking directions to Asda On The Move |
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.