Postcode WN8 8LN 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Skelmersdale West is £34,600 per year. The nearest station is Rainford located about 2.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 76.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 31.3% 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 of residents in Skelmersdale West is £34,600 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 299 ft away from WN8 8LN.
Skelmersdale West near WN8 8LN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £130,500 in Old Skelmersdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,950 up to £460,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £355,000; semi-detached at £167,000; terraced at £125,000; flats at £88,875.
10 years price trend in Old Skelmersdale
In the WN8 8LN postcode area, located within Skelmersdale West, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.