WN8 — SKELMERSDALE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in WN8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in WN8 is £260,487, which is 32% below the Greater Manchester average of £381,941.

Properties in WN8 cost 9.2% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in WN8 have risen 7.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£343,864	430
Semi-detached	£194,114	585
Terraced	£118,567	693
Flat	£112,268	74
All types	£260,487	1858

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in WN8

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 67.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, WN8 has a crime rate 18% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

23.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

2.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

1.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

19.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

5.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in WN8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

WN8 has 31 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Outstanding and 9 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Crawford Village Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Little Digmoor Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Hillside Community Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Delph Side Community Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Holland Moor Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

121,995

Population

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

32.0%

Private rent

12.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in WN8 are 247.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 83% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

247.0 Mbps

Avg Download

44.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

65%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in WN8 is collected by West Lancashire. The Band D rate is £2,153/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

WN8 — SKELMERSDALE

Area Summary

WN8 (SKELMERSDALE) offers property prices near the national average (£260,487), low crime (18% below national average), strong school provision (3 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (247 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Strong

Broadband

Good

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LEIGH

£189K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in WN8?

The average house price in WN8 (SKELMERSDALE) is £260,487, based on 1858 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 9% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 7.8% over the past year.

Is WN8 a safe area to live?

Crime in WN8 is close to the national average at 67.0 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (23.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (19.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in WN8?

There are 31 schools in or near WN8. 39% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 3 Outstanding and 9 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in WN8?

Council tax in WN8 is collected by West Lancashire. The Band D rate is £2,153 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in WN8?

The average broadband download speed in WN8 is 247 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 65%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in WN8 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 32% of homes in WN8 are owner-occupied. 12% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 121,995.