Postcode WN8 8NZ 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 Central area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Skelmersdale Central is £35,100 per year. The nearest station is Rainford located about 2.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Tawd Valley Park.
Skelmersdale Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,229 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Skelmersdale Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 40.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 33.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Skelmersdale Central is £35,100 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 118 ft away from WN8 8NZ.
Skelmersdale Central near WN8 8NZ 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 8NZ postcode area, located within Skelmersdale Central, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.