WN8Skelmersdale
LANCASHIRE • WEST LANCASHIRE
7.5
Overall Score
safety · transport · green space · healthcare
/10
Avg Price
£232k
Safety
3.0/10
Transport
7/10
Council Tax
£259/yr
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Verdict
⚠️ High-risk area — check crime and flood before buying
7.5
overall score
Strengths5
- ✓Excellent transport links
- ✓Abundant green space
- ✓Superfast broadband (95%+ coverage)
- ✓High-performing schools (80%+ good/outstanding)
- ✓Good GP and pharmacy coverage
Things to Note2
- ⚠High crime rate — well below national average
- ⚠Moderate flood risk — check EA warnings
vs UK Average
WN8 property prices are around the national median; safety is well below the UK average of 6.2/10; transport score is excellent.
Property Price£232k
below average (59% of areas score higher)
Safety Score3.0/10
better than 24% of UK areas
Transport Score7/10
better than 70% of UK areas
Green Space10/10
better than 99% of UK areas
WN8 is a affordable area in Skelmersdale with excellent transport links and a safety score of 3.0/10 There are 12 GP practices and 6 pharmacies nearby..
📍 LANCASHIRE🏛️ WEST LANCASHIRE🏠 Band D: £259/yr
£232k
Avg House Price
↓34% YoY
3.0/10
Safety Score
7/10
Transport Score
Excellent
12
GP Practices
10/10
Green Space Score
Moderate
Air Quality
Index 4/10
How does WN8 compare to UK averages?
Scaled view — higher bars = better relative to national average
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