Postcode · Skelmersdale

WN8 7AF area guide

Who lives in WN8 7AF, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Neighbourhood: Parbold, Appley Bridge & Wrightington
Council: West Lancashire
Region: North West
Neighbourhood population: 1,268 (2024)

WN8 7AFSkelmersdale

At a glance

What WN8 7AF is like

WN8 7AF is a postcode in the Parbold, Appley Bridge & Wrightington neighbourhood of West Lancashire. Nothing here is published for a single postcode, so these figures describe the neighbourhood around it: about 1,268 people. 94.5% of households own their home, 3.5% rent privately and 1.6% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 55–59, and 47.9% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more affluent parts of England. Higher-harm crime is low by national standards. Homes in WN8 7 sold for a median of £392,500 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How WN8 7AF compares

Each figure is set against England as a whole. Follow a score for the detail behind it.

AffluenceMore

9.0/ 10

Less deprived than most — decile 1 is the most deprived tenth of England, 10 the least.

CrimeMore

2/ 10

Lower than most — 8.9 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore

£392,500

Median over 52 sales in WN8 7, +11.3% on the year before.

TransportMore

4.3/ 10

Good — 1 station within a mile, 14 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore

100%

of 4 rated schools within 1 mile are good or better.

Household incomeMore

£58,497

Average a year, before tax — higher than 63% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.

What stands out

Worth knowing before you invest

Only flagged where this area is materially different from the national picture.

01
Among the more affluent placesPositive
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 9.0 of 10 — less deprived than most of England.
02
Low crimePositive
8.9 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year, against 31.1 across England and Wales.
03
Prices risingPositive
The median sale price in WN8 7 is up 11.3% on the year before.
04
An older population
33% of residents are 65 or over, against 18.4% across England.
05
Well-rated schoolsPositive
100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.

Questions

WN8 7AF FAQs

Is WN8 7AF a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 9.0 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 8.9 per 1,000 people a year, band 2 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 4.3 out of 10 (good).

How much does a house cost in WN8 7AF?

The median sale price over the last year was £392,500.

Homes in WN8 7 sold for a median of £392,500 across 52 sales in the year to August 2026, +11.3% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.

Is WN8 7AF safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 8.9 offences per 1,000 people a year around WN8 7AF, less than half the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 2 of 10.

Who lives in WN8 7AF?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 55–59, at 9.7% of residents. 94.5% of households own their home. The most common home is detached (81.1%).

Which council covers WN8 7AF?

WN8 7AF is in West Lancashire.

WN8 7AF is in West Lancashire, in North West. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.

How well connected is WN8 7AF?

Connectivity scores 4.3 out of 10.

There are 14 bus stops within 800m and 1 station or tram stop within a mile, scoring 4.3 out of 10 (good). The nearest station is Parbold Rail Station, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.

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