Postcode WN8 8RL 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 102.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Skelmersdale Ashurst is £41,500 per year. The nearest station is Rainford located about 2.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 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 102.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 16.5% 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 176 ft away from WN8 8RL.
Skelmersdale Ashurst near WN8 8RL 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 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tawd Valley Park | Large | Walking directions to Tawd Valley Park |
| 0.5 mi | Tawd Valley Park | Large | Walking directions to Tawd Valley Park |
Based on 75 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 | £92,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £174,500 |
| Terraced | 34 | £122,500 |
10 year median price trend in Old Skelmersdale
In the WN8 8RL postcode area, located within Skelmersdale Ashurst, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN8 8RL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Early to Late | 37 The Winsters, Skelmersdale, WN8 8NG | Walking directions to Early to Late |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Ingram, Skelmersdale, WN8 6LU | Walking directions to Asda |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.