Postcode WN8 8RE 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 moderate crime levels, with around 35.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Skelmersdale Central is £35,793 per year. The nearest station is Rainford located about 2.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Skelmersdale Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,784 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Skelmersdale Central has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.6% 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 per household in Skelmersdale Central is £35,793 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WN8 8RE.
Skelmersdale Central near WN8 8RE 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 in Old Skelmersdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £615,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £269,250 |
| Flats | 5 | £74,950 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £165,000 |
| Terraced | 39 | £118,000 |
10 year median price trend in Old Skelmersdale
In the WN8 8RE postcode area, located within Skelmersdale Central, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN8 8RE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Early to Late | 37 The Winsters, Skelmersdale, WN8 8NG | Walking directions to Early to Late |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.