Postcode WN8 9LY 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Skelmersdale South East is £35,254 per year. The nearest station is Upholland located about 1.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Skelmersdale South East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,358 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Skelmersdale South East has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 46.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 327 ft away from WN8 9LY.
Skelmersdale South East near WN8 9LY 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 9LY postcode area, located within Skelmersdale South East, there are 8 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN8 9LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Target Stores | 97 Banksbarn, Skelmersdale, WN8 9EX | Walking directions to Target Stores |
| 0.3 mi | News 'n' Booze Bankfield | 13 Bankfield, Skelmersdale, WN8 9EW | Walking directions to News 'n' Booze Bankfield |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Birleywood, West Lancashire, WN8 9HS | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | golocalextra | Ormskirk Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 9AS | Walking directions to golocalextra |
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: 16/01/2026.