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The WN8 Postcode District

WN8 is the Postcode District for Skelmersdale in Lancashire

The WN8 postcode district is a postal district located in the WN Wigan postcode area with a population of 47,399 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census.

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The area of the WN8 postcode district is 19.38 square miles which is 50.18 square kilometres or 12,400.89 acres.

Currently, the WN8 district has about 901 postcode units spread across 5 geographic postcode sectors.

Given that each sector allows for 400 unique postcode combinations, the district has a capacity of 2,000 postcodes. With 901 postcodes already in use, this leaves 1099 units available.

The largest settlement in the WN8 postal code is SKELMERSDALE followed by Upholland, and Parbold.

The WN8 Postcode shares a border with WN5 (WIGAN, Orrell, Billinge), L40 (Burscough, Scarisbrick, Mawdesley), WA11 (Haydock, ST. HELENS, Rainford) and WN6 (Standish, WIGAN, Shevington).

The primary settlement in the WN8 postcode district is Skelmersdale, located in the county of Lancashire in England. Other significant settlements in this district include Roby Mill, Upholland, Dalton, Newburgh, Parbold, Chapel House, Lathom, Stanley Industrial Estate, Crawford Village, Holland Moor, and the Oasis Business Park. The most significant post town in this district is Wigan.

For the district WN8, we have data on 6 postcode sectors. Here's a breakdown: The sector WN8 0, covers Upholland in Lancashire. The sector WN8 1 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services. The sector WN8 6, covers Skelmersdale in Lancashire. The sector WN8 7, covers Parbold and Newburgh and Dalton in Lancashire. The sector WN8 8, covers Skelmersdale in Lancashire. The sector WN8 9, covers Skelmersdale in Lancashire.

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Map Showing Location of the WN8 postcode Sector
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When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, for a breakdown in the WN8 District: the district mostly encompasses the West Lancashire District (B) area with a total of 919 postcodes.

Weather Forecast for WN8

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Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day-1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 0.00%SE 2 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day1.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 0.00%NNE 2 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day1.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 0.00%N 2 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Clear nightClear night-1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 0.00%NNE 2 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)-1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 0.00%ENE 4 mph

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Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night-1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 0.00%ENE 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Clear nightClear night-2.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 0.00%NE 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Clear nightClear night-1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 0.00%NE 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day-1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 0.00%NNE 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 0.00%NNE 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 0.00%N 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Clear nightClear night-1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 0.00%N 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night-2.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 1.00%NNE 4 mph

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Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for Clear nightClear night-2.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 1.00%NNE 2 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Clear nightClear night-2.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 1.00%NE 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for Clear nightClear night-3.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 3.00%ENE 2 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day-2.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 2.00%ENE 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day1.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 1.00%NNE 2 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day1.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 1.00%NNE 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Clear nightClear night-2.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 1.00%NE 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Clear nightClear night-2.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 3.00%ENE 2 mph

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Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for MistMist-3.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) 15.00%ENE 2 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for MistMist-3.0°C (feels like -6.0°C) 16.00%SE 2 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for FogFog-3.0°C (feels like -6.0°C) 16.00%E 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for FogFog-3.0°C (feels like -6.0°C) 17.00%E 4 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for Sunny daySunny day1.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 3.00%S 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)1.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 4.00%SSW 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for Clear nightClear night0.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 7.00%SSW 4 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)-1.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 7.00%S 4 mph

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Time PeriodIconDescriptionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind
00:00 to 03:00symbol for CloudyCloudy-1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 10.00%SE 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00symbol for Partly cloudy (night)Partly cloudy (night)-1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 10.00%SSE 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00symbol for CloudyCloudy0.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) 12.00%SW 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00symbol for CloudyCloudy0.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) 11.00%SW 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00symbol for CloudyCloudy2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 12.00%S 7 mph
15:00 to 18:00symbol for Partly cloudy (day)Partly cloudy (day)2.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) 11.00%SE 4 mph
18:00 to 21:00symbol for CloudyCloudy1.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) 9.00%SE 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00symbol for CloudyCloudy1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) 8.00%SE 7 mph

Where is the WN8 Postcode District?

The postcode district WN8 is located in the town of Skelmersdale. Skelmersdale is situated near several towns, including Ormskirk to the west, Wigan to the east, St. Helens to the south, Newton-le-Willows to the southeast, Chorley to the northeast, Leyland to the north, Liverpool to the southwest, and Southport to the northwest. Additionally, the postcode district WN8 is approximately 180.17 miles away from the center of London.

The district is within the post town of SKELMERSDALE.

The sector has postcodes within the nation of England.

The WN8 Postcode District is in the Chorley and West Lancashire region of Lancashire within the North West (England).

Postcode Sectors within the WN8

Postcode Districts that Share a Border with WN8

Royal Mail Delivery and Sorting Offices serving the WN8 Postcode District
Postcode Sector Delivery Office
WN8 0Skelmersdale Delivery Office
WN8 1Skelmersdale Delivery Office
WN8 2Skelmersdale Delivery Office
WN8 3Skelmersdale Delivery Office
WN8 4Skelmersdale Delivery Office
WN8 5Skelmersdale Delivery Office
WN8 6Skelmersdale Delivery Office
WN8 7Skelmersdale Delivery Office
WN8 8Skelmersdale Delivery Office
WN8 9Skelmersdale Delivery Office
Postcode format for the WN8 postcode district
WN8 - X X X
WN8 Space Numeric Letter Letter

Map of the WN8 Postcode District

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Current Monthly Rental Prices

# Bedrooms Min Price Max Price Avg Price
1 £446 £446 £446
2 £650 £725 £688
3 £650 £1,250 £880
4 £2,100 £2,100 £2,100
5 £1,500 £1,500 £1,500
6 £3,500 £3,500 £3,500

Current House Prices

# Bedrooms Min Price Max Price Avg Price
£135,000 £300,000 £208,000
1 £70,000 £70,000 £70,000
2 £50,000 £550,000 £168,811
3 £70,000 £599,950 £198,707
4 £95,000 £2,000,000 £393,475
5 £120,000 £2,500,000 £747,400
6 £545,000 £800,000 £672,500
7 £1,395,000 £2,250,000 £1,822,500
8 £1,000,000 £1,000,000 £1,000,000
Map of the WN8 and surrounding districts

Estate Agents who Operate in the WN8 District

LogoNameBrand NameAddressContact NumberTotal Properties
Regan & Hallworth WiganWiganRegan & Hallworth10-12 Library Street, Wigan, WN1 1NN01942 92539333
Neil Robinson SkelmersdaleSkelmersdaleNeil Robinson108 The Concourse, Skelmersdale, WN8 6LJ01695 31747232
Your Move SkelmersdaleSkelmersdaleYour Move55 The Concourse, Skelmersdale, WN8 6LJ01695 66899231
Brighouse Wolff SkelmersdaleSkelmersdaleBrighouse Wolff82 Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale, WN8 8LQ01695 31736825
Ian Anthony Estates OrmskirkOrmskirkIan Anthony Estates5 Burscough Street Ormskirk L39 2EG01695 58088823

Yearly House Price Averages for the WN8 Postcode District
Type of Property 2018 Average 2018 Sales 2017 Average 2017 Sales 2016 Average 2016 Sales 2015 Average 2015 Sales
Detached £266,772145 £284,120146 £256,126174 £260,286137
Semi-Detached £158,353200 £146,534165 £141,497158 £134,768133
Terraced £92,754223 £89,056206 £90,646176 £82,529202
Flats £83,33916 £113,23723 £73,26021 £65,79820

Hotels within the Postcode Area

We found 4 hotels and guest houses within the WN8 postcode area

Best Western Lancashire Manor Hotel

Prescott Rd, Pimbo, near Wigan, Skelmersdale, skelmersdale, WN8 9QD.

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Holland Hall Hotel

Lafford Lane, Upholland, upholland, WN8 0QZ.

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The Red Lion Hotel by Marston's Inns

9 Ash Brow, Newburgh, Parbold, Wigan, rufford, WN8 7NF.

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Forest View Holiday Park

Back Lane, Newburgh, Lancashire, Burscough, burscough, WN8 7UQ.

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