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WN8 9 area guide

Who lives in WN8 9, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.

Council
West Lancashire
Region
North West
Population
13,837 (2024)
At a glance

What WN8 9 is like

The WN8 9 postcode sector in West Lancashire covers 185 live postcodes and is home to about 13,837 people across 9 census neighbourhoods. 52.2% of households own their home, 19.4% rent privately and 27.5% are in social housing. The biggest age group is 50–54, and 54.9% of adults are in work. It ranks among the more deprived parts of England. Higher-harm crime is around the national middle. Homes in WN8 9 sold for a median of £135,000 over the year to August 2026.

Scores

How WN8 9 compares

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

AffluenceMore
3.0/ 10

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

CrimeMore
7/ 10

Around the middle — 32.9 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.

House pricesMore
£135,000

Median over 63 sales in WN8 9, +3.8% on the year before.

TransportMore
3.0/ 10

Limited — 0 stations within a mile, 20 bus stops within 800m.

SchoolsMore
100%

of 7 rated schools in WN8 9 are good or better.

Household incomeMore
£37,988

Average a year, before tax — higher than 6% 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.

  1. 01
    More deprived than mostLook closer

    On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 3.0 of 10. Yields can be higher, but check tenant demand street by street.

  2. 02
    A lot of social housingLook closer

    27.5% of homes are social housing, against 17.1% across England.

  3. 03
    Well-rated schoolsPositive

    100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.

Questions

WN8 9 FAQs

01
Is WN8 9 a good place to live?

Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.

On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 it averages decile 3.0 of 10, where 10 is the least deprived tenth of England. Higher-harm crime runs at 32.9 per 1,000 people a year, band 7 of 10 nationally. 100% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better. Transport connectivity scores 3.0 out of 10 (limited).
02
How much does a house cost in WN8 9?

The median sale price over the last year was £135,000.

Homes in WN8 9 sold for a median of £135,000 across 63 sales in the year to August 2026, +3.8% on the year before. Prices come from HM Land Registry's record of every residential sale.
03
Is WN8 9 safe?

How crime here compares with the rest of the country.

Higher-harm crime — violence, robbery, burglary, vehicle crime and weapons offences — runs at 32.9 offences per 1,000 people a year around WN8 9, broadly in line with the 31.1 average across England and Wales, band 7 of 10.
04
Who lives in WN8 9?

Age, home ownership and housing from the census.

The biggest age group is 50–54, at 7.9% of residents. 52.2% of households own their home. The most common home is terraced (51.3%).
05
Which council covers WN8 9?

WN8 9 is in West Lancashire.

WN8 9 is in West Lancashire, in North West. Council tax, planning applications and bin collections are handled there.
06
How well connected is WN8 9?

Connectivity scores 3.0 out of 10.

There are 20 bus stops within 800m and 0 stations and tram stops within a mile, scoring 3.0 out of 10 (limited). The nearest station is Upholland Rail Station, 1.1 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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