Postcode WN8 8WX is located in a major urban area, within the Skelmersdale South 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 78.3 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 1.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and no 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 78.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Skelmersdale Central is £35,793 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 16 ft away from WN8 8WX.
Skelmersdale Central near WN8 8WX 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 1.9 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 |
Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 in Skelmersdale South area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £272,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £240,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £87,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £145,000 |
| Terraced | 40 | £105,000 |
10 year median price trend in Skelmersdale South
In the WN8 8WX postcode area, located within Skelmersdale Central, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN8 8WX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Shell Select | Glebe Road, West Lancashire, WN8 9JE | Walking directions to Shell Select |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | 1 The Concourse Shopping Centre, Skelmersdale, WN8 6LE | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | JJ's | The Concourse Shopping Centre, West Lancashire, WN8 6ND | Walking directions to JJ's |
| 0.5 mi | Farmfoods | 101 The Concourse Shopping Centre, Skelmersdale, WN8 6LB | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | 100 The Concourse Shopping Centre, Skelmersdale, WN8 6LJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
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.