Postcode WN8 8FJ is located in a major urban area, within the Rural South ward of West Lancashire in the North West region, and forms part of the Skelmersdale West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Skelmersdale West is £39,387 per year. The nearest station is Rainford, about 2.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Stanley Coronation Park.
Skelmersdale West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,991 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
Skelmersdale West has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 23.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Skelmersdale West is £39,387 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 229 ft away from WN8 8FJ.
Skelmersdale West near WN8 8FJ 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 2.6 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 70 recent sales, the median property price is £303,498 (about £263 per square foot) in Rural South area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £865,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £362,950 | £265 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £275,000 | £262 |
| Terraced | 11 | £157,500 | £219 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £390,000 | £164,375 | £151,250 |
| 2017 | £385,000 | £176,250 | £121,500 |
| 2018 | £275,000 | £176,000 | £132,000 |
| 2019 | £276,995 | £210,000 | £128,250 |
| 2020 | £292,995 | £195,000 | £125,000 |
| 2021 | £333,000 | £255,000 | £139,950 |
| 2022 | £425,000 | £247,500 | £167,750 |
| 2023 | £370,000 | £245,000 | £177,500 |
| 2024 | £354,950 | £240,000 | £184,500 |
| 2025 | £358,725 | £254,950 | £158,750 |
| 2026 | £420,000 | £243,500 | £136,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £211 | £197 | £169 |
| 2017 | £210 | £190 | £149 |
| 2018 | £223 | £177 | £186 |
| 2019 | £230 | £206 | £155 |
| 2020 | £233 | £194 | £142 |
| 2021 | £240 | £218 | £161 |
| 2022 | £245 | £210 | £192 |
| 2023 | £254 | £255 | £212 |
| 2024 | £263 | £213 | £230 |
| 2025 | £270 | £268 | £218 |
| 2026 | £236 | £234 | £192 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN8 8FJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan 2026 | 62, Ormskirk Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 8TR | Terraced | Freehold | £110,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 31, Merdale Way, Skelmersdale, WN8 8AS | Detached | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 49, Merdale Way, Skelmersdale, WN8 8AS | Detached | Freehold | £370,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 55, Merdale Way, Skelmersdale, WN8 8AS | Detached | Freehold | £357,500 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 24, Slate Brook Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 8FD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,995 |
In the WN8 8FJ postcode area, located within Skelmersdale West, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN8 8FJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda On The Move | Railway Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 8TL | Walking directions to Asda On The Move |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 45-47 Westgate, Skelmersdale, WN8 8LP | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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.
Elected local representatives for WN8 8FJ, 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 8FJ records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around WN8 8FJ in Skelmersdale West is £303,498 (about £263 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to WN8 8FJ, including St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale (Outstanding), West Lancashire Community High School (Good) and Kingsbury Primary Special School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WN8 8FJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,991 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 8FJ 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.