Postcode WN8 8RA 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 Ashurst area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 105.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Skelmersdale Ashurst is £41,500 per year. The nearest station is Parbold located about 2.5 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Tawd Valley Park.
Skelmersdale Ashurst has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,069 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Skelmersdale Ashurst has a high crime rate, with approximately 105.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 38.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Skelmersdale Ashurst is £41,500 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 151 ft away from WN8 8RA.
Skelmersdale Ashurst near WN8 8RA 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 8RA postcode area, located within Skelmersdale Ashurst, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.