WN8 6UW Postcode Location Details & Properties

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This article lists all information about WN8 6UW 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 6UW is a residential postcode in Skelmersdale, Wigan. WN8 6UW 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 6UW has 29 properties within its service area. WN8 6UW is located in Skelmersdale North, West Lancashire region with center coordinates 53.56052000, -2.76431100.

The population of WN8 6UW postcode is 66, 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 6UW area have been sold 44 times from 1995 to 2023. To get detailed information on sales, View the sales table below.

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

Geography And Location Details

Latitude 53.56052
Longitude -2.76431
Northing 407372
Easting 349470
Altitude 100 Meters
Grid Reference Code SD494073
Plus Code 9C5VH66P+67
Distance To Sea 11.83 mi

WN8 6UW postcode has center coordinates [53.56052,-2.76431]. Altitude reading for the postcode is 100 Meters above sea level. The postcode location can also be represented using #SD494073 National grid reference number.

History And Statistics

Introduced 1990-02-01
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 1990-02-01. Total number of mails recieved in WN8 6UW 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 27
Population 66
Rural / Urban Urban major conurbation
Poverty Ratio (IOMD)
27076 / 32308
Census Output Area E00129265
Built Up Area Wigan
Built Up SubDivision Skelmersdale
Lower Layer Output Super Area West Lancashire 009C
Middle Layer Output Super Area Skelmersdale Ashurst

This location is an urban major conurbation. According to 2011 census, 83.81% of the people in WN8 6UW 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 Skelmersdale North
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 6UW


Work Place

Nearby Work Area Liverpool
Average Income £37600

Railway Station

Station Parbold
Distance To Station 2.10 mi

Police Stations

Safety & Water Facilities

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

Properties in WN8 6UW



Property Sales In WN8 6UW


Address Property Type Price Date
11 FOREST DRIVE, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6UW Semi Detached (Freehold) £47,000
1995-05-18
12 FOREST DRIVE, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6UW Detached (Freehold) £56,500
1995-01-06
1 FOREST DRIVE, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6UW Detached (Freehold) £13,500
£59,900
£149,950
£123,450
£205,000
1996-12-23
1999-12-16
2004-09-30
2012-03-21
2021-09-17
26 FOREST DRIVE, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6UW Detached (Freehold) £53,500
£74,950
£146,500
1996-07-02
2001-11-23
2005-11-03
14 FOREST DRIVE, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6UW Semi Detached (Freehold) £49,950
£53,995
£91,000
£110,000
1997-10-24
2000-05-31
2003-12-15
2014-03-10
21 FOREST DRIVE, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6UW Detached (Freehold) £59,950
£59,000
£72,000
£142,500
1997-11-14
1999-10-29
2001-08-31
2004-08-06
22 FOREST DRIVE, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6UW Semi Detached (Freehold) £56,000
£62,000
1997-05-29
1999-07-02
32 FOREST DRIVE, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6UW Detached (Freehold) £69,000
£187,500
1998-04-06
2019-05-31
4 FOREST DRIVE, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6UW Semi Detached (Freehold) £49,500
£64,000
1998-04-17
2001-06-01
38 FOREST DRIVE, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6UW Detached (Freehold) £58,000
£113,500
1999-03-19
2003-06-13
19 FOREST DRIVE, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6UW Semi Detached (Freehold) £63,495
£118,000
1999-09-24
2009-11-27
16 FOREST DRIVE, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6UW Semi Detached (Freehold) £53,495
£59,000
£127,500
£145,000
1999-02-26
2002-02-01
2007-01-19
2023-05-23
10 FOREST DRIVE, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6UW Detached (Freehold) £63,950
2000-05-31
8 FOREST DRIVE, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6UW Terraced (Freehold) £58,000
2000-07-28
17 FOREST DRIVE, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6UW Semi Detached (Freehold) £55,000
£131,500
£125,000
£129,000
£142,500
2000-01-28
2010-05-14
2016-05-06
2018-09-27
2021-05-28
36 FOREST DRIVE, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6UW Detached (Freehold) £82,000
£276,500
2000-10-06
2023-07-28
5 FOREST DRIVE, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6UW Semi Detached (Freehold) £115,000
£135,000
2012-08-24
2021-01-27
3 FOREST DRIVE, SKELMERSDALE, WN8 6UW Detached (Freehold) £215,000
2021-09-24

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 6UW


Bus Stops

Stop Location Distance
Forest Drive
Forest Drive (by), Birch Green Road, Birch Green
138.76 metres
Forest Drive
Forest Drive (opp), Birch Green Road, Birch Green
151.03 metres
Kingsbury Court
Kingsbury Court (by), Ashurst Road, Ashurst
277.89 metres
Kingsbury Court
Kingsbury Court (opp), Ashurst Road, Ashurst
339.03 metres
Lowcroft
Lowcroft (by), Ashley Road, Ashurst
403.49 metres

Railway Stations

Station Location Distance
Parbold Rail Station
Parbold
3.39 km
Appley Bridge Rail Station
Appley Bridge
3.60 km
Upholland Rail Station
Up Holland
3.88 km
Gathurst Rail Station
Gathurst
4.63 km
Hoscar Rail Station
Hoscar
4.92 km

Airports

Airport Location Distance
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Speke
25.50 km
Blackpool International Airport
Highfield
30.36 km
Manchester Airport Terminal 2
Manchester Airport
38.72 km
Manchester Airport Terminal 1
Manchester Airport
39.32 km
Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport
39.47 km

Other Postcodes Nearby


Postcode Distance from WN8 6UW
(In Meters)
WN8 6UD 415.91
WN8 6SH 448.05
WN8 6RF 461.97
WN8 6DZ 311.28
WN8 6RG 391.03
WN8 6RA 255.70
WN8 6UE 221.20
WN8 6RD 297.73
WN8 6RB 327.39
WN8 6SL 211.37

Frequently Asked Questions


You can send mail to anyone living in WN8 6UW 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 6UW just follow this link

The recent average sale price of a property in WN8 6UW 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 27 properties in WN8 6UW as per Royal mail database.

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

SKELMERSDALE