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 low crime levels, with around 37.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Skelmersdale Central is £35,793 per year. The nearest station is Rainford, 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 37.2 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 89 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 (about £164 per square foot) in Old Skelmersdale area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,000 up to £615,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £220,000 | £209 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £176,000 | £201 |
| Terraced | 50 | £121,250 | £140 |
| Flats | 5 | £77,500 | £92 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £160,000 | — | £107,000 | £86,000 |
| 2017 | £164,995 | £77,950 | £119,250 | £82,500 |
| 2018 | £165,000 | £63,250 | £125,750 | £78,000 |
| 2019 | £154,000 | £65,000 | £125,000 | £80,000 |
| 2020 | £235,000 | £80,000 | £136,000 | £88,000 |
| 2021 | £180,000 | £60,000 | £135,000 | £93,000 |
| 2022 | £175,000 | £62,000 | £160,000 | £100,000 |
| 2023 | £180,000 | £58,000 | £155,000 | £106,500 |
| 2024 | — | £80,000 | £148,500 | £115,000 |
| 2025 | £245,000 | £72,000 | £172,500 | £120,000 |
| 2026 | £210,000 | £104,250 | £169,000 | £122,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £157 | — | £126 | £101 |
| 2017 | £168 | £82 | £141 | £94 |
| 2018 | £151 | £99 | £139 | £91 |
| 2019 | £167 | £62 | £137 | £96 |
| 2020 | £196 | £98 | £144 | £102 |
| 2021 | £184 | £95 | £149 | £106 |
| 2022 | £210 | £80 | £164 | £126 |
| 2023 | £148 | £80 | £171 | £123 |
| 2024 | — | £88 | £174 | £136 |
| 2025 | £209 | £96 | £193 | £139 |
| 2026 | £203 | £138 | £184 | £140 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN8 8RE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2025 | 12, Church Green, Skelmersdale, WN8 8RE | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | 40, Aspen Way, Skelmersdale, WN8 8QJ | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 30 Sept 2025 | 139, Tarlswood, Skelmersdale, WN8 8NU | Terraced | Freehold | £110,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 56, Tarlswood, Skelmersdale, WN8 8NU | Terraced | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 04 Feb 2025 | 129, Tarlswood, Skelmersdale, WN8 8NU | Terraced | Freehold | £115,000 |
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.
Elected local representatives for WN8 8RE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ella Worthington
Old Skelmersdale - Elected 7 May 2026
Ashley Dalton
West Lancashire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WN8 8RE records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around WN8 8RE in Skelmersdale Central is £135,000 (about £164 per square foot) based on 89 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to WN8 8RE, including Crow Orchard Primary School (Good), Trinity Church of England/Methodist School (Good) and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
WN8 8RE scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,784 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 8RE is Ashley Dalton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Ella Worthington (Reform UK).
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.