Postcode WN8 8ES is located in a major urban area, within the Old Skelmersdale ward of West Lancashire in the North West region, and forms part of the Skelmersdale West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 111.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Skelmersdale West is £39,387 per year. The nearest station is Rainford located about 2.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Stanley Coronation Park.
Skelmersdale West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,376 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Skelmersdale West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 111.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.7% 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 per household in Skelmersdale West is £39,387 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN8 8ES.
Skelmersdale West near WN8 8ES 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Stanley Coronation Park | Small | Walking directions to Stanley Coronation Park |
Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Old Skelmersdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £615,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £269,250 |
| Flats | 5 | £74,950 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £165,000 |
| Terraced | 39 | £118,000 |
10 year median price trend in Old Skelmersdale
In the WN8 8ES postcode area, located within Skelmersdale West, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN8 8ES
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 45-47 Westgate, Skelmersdale, WN8 8LP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | ALDI | Westgate, Skelmersdale, WN8 8AP | Walking directions to ALDI |
| 0.3 mi | Early to Late | 37 The Winsters, Skelmersdale, WN8 8NG | Walking directions to Early to Late |
| 0.4 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.