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WN8 9JN

Ambergate

Skelmersdale South

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Detailed insights for WN8 9JN

Overview

Postcode WN8 9JN 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 East area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Skelmersdale East is £39,203 per year. The nearest station is Upholland located about 1.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Skelmersdale East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,229 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Skelmersdale East has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 48.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.8%

Approximately 1.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Skelmersdale East is £39,203 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 42 ft away from WN8 9JN.

Flood risk

No risk

Skelmersdale East near WN8 9JN 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
237
Population density
5,683.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
24.82(+33%)
Violence and sexual offences
18.41(-50%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.41(+16%)
Vehicle crime
4.8(-20%)
Burglary
4(-28%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
230
97.05%
Irish
5
2.11%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.42%
African
1
0.42%
Total population: 237

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
58
25.78%
Level 4+ (Degree)
47
20.89%
Level 3 (A level)
34
15.11%
Apprenticeship
26
11.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.67%
Total 16+ residents: 225

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
73
65.77%
Owns with a mortgage
31
27.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.5%
Other social rented
1
0.9%
Social rents from council
1
0.9%
Total households: 111

Property prices in Skelmersdale South

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)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Skelmersdale South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£240,000
Flats2£87,500
Semi-Detached12£145,000
Terraced40£105,000

10 year median price trend in Skelmersdale South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Skelmersdale South.

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WN8 9JN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryLittle Digmoor Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryDelph Side Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN8 9JN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WN8 9JN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miNews 'n' Booze Bankfield13 Bankfield, Skelmersdale, WN8 9EWWalking directions to News 'n' Booze Bankfield
0.4 miTarget Stores97 Banksbarn, Skelmersdale, WN8 9EXWalking directions to Target Stores

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.

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictWest LancashireE07000127
Parliamentary ConstituencyWest LancashireE14001577
WardSkelmersdale SouthE05014940
ParishWest Lancashire, unparished areaE43000101
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Skelmersdale EastE02005316
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)West Lancashire 013AE01025492
Police ForceLancashire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.