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WN8

SKELMERSDALE

Greater Manchester, North West, England

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WN8 encompasses SKELMERSDALE and its surrounding areas in Greater Manchester, North West.

Avg price £260,487
1yr change ▲ 7.8%
Crime 18% below avg
Schools 3 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£260,487

▲ 7.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

9% below national avg

Crime Rate

67.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

18% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

31 schools

Broadband Speed

247 Mbps

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.

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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

£218K £246K £274K £302K £330K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

3

Outstanding

9

Good

2

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

121,995

Population

67

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.

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247.0 Mbps

Avg Download

44.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

65%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about WN8 SKELMERSDALE

What is the average house price in WN8 SKELMERSDALE?
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 SKELMERSDALE 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 is the population of WN8 SKELMERSDALE?
The population of WN8 (SKELMERSDALE) is approximately 121,995 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 32% of homes are owner-occupied, 12% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in WN8 SKELMERSDALE?
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.

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