Postcode WN8 9EA is located in a major urban area, within the Skelmersdale South area 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 median sale price in Skelmersdale South is £132,000 (around £152 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £107,500 and £150,000. The nearest station is Upholland, about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Skelmersdale South East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,757 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Skelmersdale South East has a high crime rate, with approximately 66.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.6% 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.
The average income per household in Skelmersdale South East is £35,254 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 285 ft away from WN8 9EA.
Skelmersdale South East near WN8 9EA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Upholland located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Upholland | N/A | Walking directions to Upholland |
Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £132,000 (about £152 per square foot) in Skelmersdale South area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,501 up to £272,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £205,750 | £123 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £150,000 | £209 |
| Terraced | 46 | £115,000 | £128 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £205,750 | — | £149,500 | £130,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £200 | £112 |
| 2026 | £123 | — | £223 | £151 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WN8 9EA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2026 | 48, Back Lane, Skelmersdale, WN8 9EA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £122,500 | |
| 27 Oct 2025 | 50, Back Lane, Skelmersdale, WN8 9EA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2025 | 22, Back Lane, Skelmersdale, WN8 9EA | Detached | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 6, Limefield Drive, Skelmersdale, WN8 9EB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £189,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 111, Charnock, Skelmersdale, WN8 9DZ | Terraced | Freehold | £90,500 |
In the WN8 9EA postcode area, located within Skelmersdale South East, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Moorside Community Primary Academy School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Mar 2020. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Holland Moor Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 11 Feb 2020. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Nov 2012. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WN8 9EA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Venilde & Sons | Chequer Lane, West Lancashire, WN8 0AA | Walking directions to Venilde & Sons |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 119 Birleywood, Skelmersdale, WN8 9HR | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | golocalextra | Ormskirk Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 9AS | Walking directions to golocalextra |
Annual council tax rates for West Lancashire district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for WN8 9EA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nigel Hudson
Skelmersdale South - Elected 7 May 2026
Ashley Dalton
West Lancashire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around WN8 9EA 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 other theft.
The median sale price around WN8 9EA in Skelmersdale South is £132,000 (about £152 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to WN8 9EA, including Moorside Community Primary Academy School (Good), Holland Moor Primary School (Good) and Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to WN8 9EA is Upholland, about 1,359 m away.
WN8 9EA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,757 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 9EA is Ashley Dalton (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Nigel Hudson (Reform UK).