Postcode WN8 8FG is located in a rural hamlet, within the Rural South area of West Lancashire in the North West region, and forms part of the Bickerstaffe & Newburgh area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bickerstaffe & Newburgh is £50,022 per year. The median sale price in Rural South is £320,000 (around £266 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £232,000 and £397,450. The nearest station is Rainford, about 2.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Stanley Coronation Park.
Bickerstaffe & Newburgh has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,004 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 39% least deprived areas in England.
Bickerstaffe & Newburgh has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% 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 per household in Bickerstaffe & Newburgh is £50,022 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 140 ft away from WN8 8FG.
Bickerstaffe & Newburgh near WN8 8FG 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 2.7 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 77 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £266 per square foot) in Rural South area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £865,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 42 | £364,973 | £273 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £316,000 | £265 |
| 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 | £358,725 | £278,500 | £255,950 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | £330,000 | £140,000 | £312,000 | £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 | £267 | £217 |
| 2026 | £239 | £191 | £229 | £199 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN8 8FG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct 2025 | 48, Slate Brook Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 8FD | Detached | Freehold | £414,995 | |
| 13 Oct 2025 | 46, Slate Brook Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 8FD | Detached | Freehold | £294,995 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 17, Slate Brook Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 8FD | Detached | Freehold | £364,995 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 38, Slate Brook Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 8FD | Detached | Freehold | £267,995 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 24, Slate Brook Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 8FD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,995 |
In the WN8 8FG postcode area, located within Bickerstaffe & Newburgh, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN8 8FG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | Railway Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 8TL | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 45-47 Westgate, Skelmersdale, WN8 8LP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Tongbarn Convenience Store | 60 Tongbarn, Skelmersdale, WN8 8EL | Walking directions to Tongbarn Convenience Store |
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 8FG, 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 8FG records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and burglary.
The median sale price around WN8 8FG in Rural South is £320,000 (about £266 per square foot) based on 77 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to WN8 8FG, including St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale (Outstanding), West Lancashire Community High School (Good) and Brookfield Park Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WN8 8FG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,004 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 8FG 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).