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WN8 9AD

Colinton

Skelmersdale South

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Detailed insights for WN8 9AD

Overview

Postcode WN8 9AD 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 South East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 66.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Skelmersdale South East is £35,254 per year. The nearest station is Upholland, about 1 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
17.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Skelmersdale South East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,527 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Skelmersdale South East has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.8%

Approximately 17.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Skelmersdale South East is £35,254 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 195 ft away from WN8 9AD.

Flood risk

No risk

Skelmersdale South East near WN8 9AD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Upholland located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
311
Population density
4,060.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.7(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.35(+13%)
Other theft
7.99(+21%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.27(-19%)
Public order
5.81(-43%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
301
96.78%
Other White
7
2.25%
Irish
2
0.64%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.32%
Total population: 311

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
54
21.09%
Level 3 (A level)
52
20.31%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
18.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
15.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
15.23%
Total 16+ residents: 256

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
51
37.78%
Owns outright
46
34.07%
Social rents from council
23
17.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.15%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.22%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Skelmersdale South

Median price£130,000
Price per sq ft£141
Sales (last 12 months)60
Typical range (middle 50%)£100K – £150K

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 (about £141 per square foot) in Skelmersdale South area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,500 up to £272,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Skelmersdale South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£240,000£191
Semi-Detached18£150,000£201
Terraced36£106,250£111
Flats1£67,500£95

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Skelmersdale South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Skelmersdale South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£165,000£50,000£116,000£86,500
2017£148,000£95,000£106,500£65,000
2018£140,500£105,000£108,500£72,000
2019£194,000£48,000£115,000£70,000
2020£182,250£79,000£120,000£76,800
2021£180,000£63,000£134,500£90,000
2022£208,298£68,000£146,588£91,500
2023£197,280£66,750£162,500£96,500
2024£250,000£78,109£146,000£106,000
2025£220,000£87,500£150,000£105,000
2026£152,500£160,000£115,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Skelmersdale South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Skelmersdale South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£130£80£130£91
2017£134£91£130£70
2018£165£102£140£72
2019£144£78£132£75
2020£165£93£130£78
2021£211£62£187£92
2022£228£105£195£101
2023£233£98£176£102
2024£232£125£169£114
2025£221£106£195£112
2026£123£202£110
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Skelmersdale South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Skelmersdale South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN8 9AD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN8 9AD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Apr 202656, Colinton, Skelmersdale, WN8 9ADTerracedFreehold£115,000
27 Mar 202698, Colinton, Skelmersdale, WN8 9AETerracedFreehold£90,000
12 Feb 2026138, Colinton, Skelmersdale, WN8 9AEFlatsLeasehold£59,000
28 Feb 202572, Colinton, Skelmersdale, WN8 9AETerracedFreehold£158,000
28 Nov 202597, Cornbrook, Skelmersdale, WN8 9AGTerracedFreehold£130,000

Schools

In the WN8 9AD postcode area, located within Skelmersdale South East, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN8 9AD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHolland Moor Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryMoorside Community Primary Academy SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN8 9AD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN8 9AD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 migolocalextraOrmskirk Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 9ASWalking directions to golocalextra
0.3 miVenilde & SonsChequer Lane, West Lancashire, WN8 0AAWalking directions to Venilde & Sons
0.4 miMorrisons DailyBirleywood, West Lancashire, WN8 9HSWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miTarget Stores97 Banksbarn, Skelmersdale, WN8 9EXWalking directions to Target Stores
0.4 miG & M Singh246 Egerton, Skelmersdale, WN8 6AFWalking directions to G & M Singh

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for West Lancashire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,575
Band B£1,837
Band C£2,100
Band D£2,362
Band E£2,887
Band F£3,412
Band G£3,937
Band H£4,724

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for WN8 9AD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nigel Hudson

Skelmersdale South - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Ashley Dalton

West Lancashire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWest LancashireE07000127
Parliamentary ConstituencyWest LancashireE14001577
WardSkelmersdale SouthE05014940
ParishWest Lancashire, unparished areaE43000101
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Skelmersdale South EastE02005317
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)West Lancashire 014EE01025505
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about WN8 9AD

Is WN8 9AD (Skelmersdale South East) safe?

The area around WN8 9AD records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near WN8 9AD?

The median sale price around WN8 9AD in Skelmersdale South East is £130,000 (about £141 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near WN8 9AD?

There are 11 schools close to WN8 9AD, including Holland Moor Primary School (Good), Moorside Community Primary Academy School (Good) and St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around WN8 9AD?

WN8 9AD scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,527 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents WN8 9AD (Skelmersdale South East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Lancashire covering WN8 9AD is Ashley Dalton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nigel Hudson (Reform UK).

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Data Sources

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.