Postcode WN8 9NN 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 72.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Skelmersdale East is £38,200 per year. The nearest station is Upholland located about 1.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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.
Skelmersdale East has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 72.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 6.0% 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.
The average income of residents in Skelmersdale East is £38,200 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 111 ft away from WN8 9NN.
Skelmersdale East near WN8 9NN 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 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 | 6 | £220,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £92,805 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £144,000 |
| Terraced | 41 | £106,000 |
10 year median price trend in Skelmersdale South
In the WN8 9NN postcode area, located within Skelmersdale East, there are 10 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WN8 9NN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | News 'n' Booze Bankfield | 13 Bankfield, Skelmersdale, WN8 9EW | Walking directions to News 'n' Booze Bankfield |
| 0.3 mi | Target Stores | 97 Banksbarn, Skelmersdale, WN8 9EX | Walking directions to Target Stores |
| 0.4 mi | G & M Singh | 246 Egerton, Skelmersdale, WN8 6AF | Walking directions to G & M Singh |
| 0.4 mi | golocalextra | Ormskirk Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 9AS | Walking directions to golocalextra |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.