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 £308,500 (around £264 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £232,750 and £423,750. 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 82 recent sales, the median property price is £308,500 (about £264 per square foot) in Rural South area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,554 up to £865,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 42 | £387,498 | £267 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £263,750 | £269 |
| Terraced | 15 | £210,000 | £217 |
| 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 | £361,950 | £278,500 | £254,950 | £158,750 |
| 2026 | £420,000 | £140,000 | £260,000 | £177,500 |
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 | £253 | £191 | £234 | £201 |
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.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Brookfield Park Primary School | Community school | Inadequate Area360 rating. Inspected 6 May 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale | Voluntary aided school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2024. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Trinity Church of England/Methodist School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Oct 2015. |
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 £308,500 (about £264 per square foot) based on 82 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to WN8 8FG, including Brookfield Park Primary School (Inadequate), St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale (Good) and Trinity Church of England/Methodist School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
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).