WN8 6BU Postcode Location Details & Properties

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This article lists all information about WN8 6BU postcode, such as Residential Properties, Schools, and nearby places. Other information listed are property sales data, trends, estimated property prices, etc.

It also covers Mailing address Info, Location Information, Map and directions, and Administrative details. You also get various information from the census like population, poverty, health index, etc.

Summary

WN8 6BU is a residential postcode in Skelmersdale, Wigan. WN8 6BU postcode is currently an active postcode. You can use the postcode to send mail within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean. According to the 2011 census, WN8 6BU has 15 properties within its service area. WN8 6BU is located in Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre, West Lancashire region with center coordinates 53.54768600, -2.76545300.

The population of WN8 6BU postcode is 35, and all individuals are eligible to receive mail through Royal Mail Service.

Postcode belongs to WN postcode Area, WN8 District, and WN8 6 postcode Sector.

Properties in WN8 6BU area have been sold 7 times from 1995 to 2023. To get detailed information on sales, View the sales table below.

Sample Mailing Address For WN8 6BU Postcode
#House No/Name,
SKELMERSDALE , Lancashire , WN8 6BU

Geography And Location Details

Latitude 53.54769
Longitude -2.76545
Northing 405945
Easting 349379
Altitude 77 Meters
Grid Reference Code SD493059
Plus Code 9C5VG6XM+3R
Distance To Sea 11.98 mi

WN8 6BU postcode has center coordinates [53.54769,-2.76545]. Altitude reading for the postcode is 77 Meters above sea level. The postcode location can also be represented using #SD493059 National grid reference number.

History And Statistics

Introduced 1980-01-01
Last Updated December 2023
Mail Frequency Low (Postcode Recieves < 25 Mail per day)
Postcode Range Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

This Royal mail postcode was first introduced and became servicable in 1980-01-01. Total number of mails recieved in WN8 6BU is less than 25 mails per day. Mails getting delivered may take longer than normal as per Royal Mail records. Postcode range is limited to one specified apartment or building exactly at specified lat,long.

Census Statistics

Households 15
Population 35
Rural / Urban Urban major conurbation
Poverty Ratio (IOMD)
2331 / 32308
Census Output Area E00129539
Built Up Area Wigan
Built Up SubDivision Skelmersdale
Lower Layer Output Super Area West Lancashire 013B
Middle Layer Output Super Area Skelmersdale East

This location is an urban major conurbation. According to 2011 census, 7.21% of the people in WN8 6BU is below poverty.

Components Of Postcode

Postcode Area WN
Postcode District WN8
Postcode Sector WN8 6

Adminstration And Postcode Areas

Country England
County Lancashire
District West Lancashire
Ward Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre
Parish West Lancashire, unparished area
Local Authority Lancashire
Constituency West Lancashire
Region North West
ITL Level 2 Lancashire
ITL Level 3 Chorley and West Lancashire

Amenities Available In WN8 6BU


Work Place

Nearby Work Area Liverpool
Average Income £34800

Railway Station

Station Upholland
Distance To Station 1.66 mi

Police Stations

Safety & Water Facilities

Police Force Lancashire
Water Company United Utilities
Sewage Company N/A

Property Sales In WN8 6BU


Address Property Type Price Date
40 ELSWICK, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6BU Terraced (Freehold) £21,000
£51,500
2001-06-01
2005-04-29
20 ELSWICK, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6BU Flat / Maisonette (Freehold) £30,500
2002-09-23
48 ELSWICK, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6BU Terraced (Freehold) £14,647
£67,500
£67,000
2003-03-03
2007-03-16
2019-01-18
36 ELSWICK, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6BU Terraced (Freehold) £26,000
2007-03-19

Demographic of property sales [1995-2023]


Latest Property Sales Value


Average Property Price in 2023 162496 GBP
Average Price of Flats in 2023 100787 GBP
Average Price of Terraced property in 2023 121304 GBP
Average Price of Semi-Detached property in 2023 180161 GBP
Average Price of Detached Property in 2023 302445 GBP

Public Transport Near WN8 6BU


Bus Stops

Stop Location Distance
Tawd Road
Tanhouse Road (by), Tanhouse Road, Tanhouse
116.85 metres
Tanhouse Road
Tanhouse Road (by), Tanhouse Road, Tanhouse
130.60 metres
Elmstead
Elmstead (by), Tanhouse Road, Tanhouse
145.21 metres
Hillside Health Centre
Health Centre (adj), Tanhouse Road, Tanhouse
181.62 metres
Elmridge
Tanhouse Road (by), Tanhouse Road, Tanhouse
365.83 metres

Railway Stations

Station Location Distance
Upholland Rail Station
Up Holland
2.67 km
Rainford Rail Station
Rainford
3.76 km
Orrell Rail Station
Orrell
4.22 km
Appley Bridge Rail Station
Appley Bridge
4.61 km
Parbold Rail Station
Parbold
4.80 km

Airports

Airport Location Distance
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Speke
24.10 km
Blackpool International Airport
Highfield
31.46 km
Manchester Airport Terminal 2
Manchester Airport
38.01 km
Manchester Airport Terminal 1
Manchester Airport
38.61 km
Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport
38.75 km

Other Postcodes Nearby


Postcode Distance from WN8 6BU
(In Meters)
WN8 9NP 486.74
WN8 6EB 347.79
WN8 6NN 417.02
WN8 6NS 417.02
WN8 6NX 417.02
WN8 6EH 272.55
WN8 6NY 336.09
WN8 6EE 240.02
WN8 6EL 247.95
WN8 6EF 262.91

Frequently Asked Questions


You can send mail to anyone living in WN8 6BU through Royal Mail Service.

  • Copy the sample address and add property name/number to it.
  • if required add the recipient's name.
  • You can also browse the list of properties to find out the exact address.
  • Once you have noted down the address write it down on your To section of the envelope.
  • Drop the envelope in your nearest post office.

To calculate distance between your current location and WN8 6BU just follow this link

The recent average sale price of a property in WN8 6BU is 162496 GBP. But pricing may vary depending on the property type, For more details check the above table.

Find all schools near the postcode listed in the schools section of this article.

Its located in Skelmersdale, Wigan. View the map section for more details.

There are 15 properties in WN8 6BU as per Royal mail database.

To get directions to reach WN8 6BU follow this link.

SKELMERSDALE