Living in WN8, West Lancashire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around WN8 in West Lancashire. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in West Lancashire: £231,816, up 4.3% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider North West average is £219,922.
What actually sold around WN8
119 recorded home sales on the streets around central WN8 in the last 2 years, with a median of £115,000 and a range from £43,500 to £340,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 FINDON WAY, WN8 6HH | semi-detached | £157,000 | 2026-06-19 |
| 116 HALLCROFT, WN8 6QD | flat-maisonette | £67,500 | 2026-06-02 |
| 213 INGLEWHITE, WN8 6JQ | terraced | £94,000 | 2026-06-02 |
| 33 FELSTEAD, WN8 6QU | terraced | £85,000 | 2026-06-01 |
| 10 PARKLANDS, WN8 6UD | semi-detached | £155,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 69 FAIRLIE, WN8 6RF | terraced | £90,000 | 2026-05-19 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
30 schools within 3 miles , of which 86% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newburgh Church of England Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.5 mi |
| Our Lady and All Saints Roman Catholic Primary School, Parbold | Primary | Outstanding | 2.6 mi |
| Parbold Douglas Church of England Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 2.8 mi |
| Hillside Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
24 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 21.2% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 14.2% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 13.5% |
| Professional occupations | 10.0% |
| Sales and customer service | 9.6% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
171 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central WN8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on West Lancashire's figures.
Common questions about WN8
What is the average house price in WN8?
The average sold price in West Lancashire is £231,816 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in WN8?
Prices in West Lancashire are up 4.3% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in WN8?
The median of 119 recorded sales around central WN8 in the last 2 years is £115,000, ranging from £43,500 to £340,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in WN8?
30 schools sit within 3 miles of central WN8, and 86% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in WN8?
171 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WN8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is WN8 at risk of flooding?
Central WN8 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is WN8 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 86% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £115,000; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 171 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is WN8 safe?
171 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central WN8 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? WN8 or WN5, WN8 or WN6, WN8 or L40.
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