Affluence in WN8 8PL
How WN8 8PL ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Skelmersdale Central
- Council
- West Lancashire
- Region
- North West
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,254 (2024)
WN8 8PLSkelmersdale
How well off WN8 8PL is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the WN8 8PL area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is employment (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Employment1.0
- Health and disability1.0
- Income2.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Crime3.0
- Children in low-income families3.0
- Living environment6.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the WN8 8PL area is broadly in line with that, at 53.7%. 22.5% are retired and 5.7% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the WN8 8PL area is well below that, at 19.2%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the WN8 8PL area is well below that, at 17.9%. 29.6% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood WN8 8PL sits in (Skelmersdale Central): about 1,254 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.