Postcode report
Is WN8 9BA a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About WN8 9BA: area rating, property, schools and local change
WN8 9BA is a postcode in Skelmersdale South, West Lancashire, North West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near WN8 9BA, then scores the surrounding small area 30/100 - bottom 7% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around WN8 9BA are jobs and schools and education, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for WN8 9BA is based on West Lancashire 014 Census 2021. It covers 7,306 residents, 4,777 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 34, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 40% owner-occupied, 22% privately rented, 38% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near WN8 9BA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the WN8 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £164k from 62 rolling sales, down 2.4% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near WN8 9BA can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near WN8 9BA by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around WN8 9BA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 34 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about WN8 9BA
Is WN8 9BA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 30/100 (bottom 7% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near WN8 9BA?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near WN8 9BA?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for WN8 9BA?
LocaleIQ matched WN8 9BA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in WN8 9BA?
The latest median sold price is £164k based on 62 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around WN8 9BA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 34 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.