Chequer Lane, Upholland, Skelmersdale, WN8 0DA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN8 0DA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.3%	50.2%	-3.1%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	46.7%	49.8%	3.1%	49.0%	0.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	29.2%	35.2%	6.0%	37.9%	-2.7%
Married: Opposite sex	44.1%	37%	-7.1%	44.2%	-7.2%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Separated	1.3%	3.2%	1.9%	2.2%	1.0%
Divorced	9.7%	11.1%	1.4%	9.1%	2.0%
Widowed	15.7%	13%	-2.7%	6.1%	6.9%

Health

Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.

Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (61.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	28.9%	27.3%	-1.6%	48.4%	-21.1%
Good health	29.3%	34%	4.7%	33.6%	0.4%
Fair health	22.6%	19.8%	-2.8%	12.7%	7.1%
Bad health	14.4%	15.8%	1.4%	4.0%	11.8%
Very bad health	4.8%	3.2%	-1.6%	1.2%	2.0%

Education and Qualifications

During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.

In the area around WN8 0DA this area, 32.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	37.7%	32.3%	-5.4%	18.2%	14.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.9%	10.6%	-6.3%	9.6%	1.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.4%	12.9%	-4.5%	13.4%	-0.5%
Apprenticeship	4.2%	7.8%	3.6%	5.3%	2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.5%	13.4%	4.9%	16.9%	-3.5%
Degree or Similar	11.4%	18%	6.6%	33.8%	-15.8%
Other	3.8%	5.1%	1.3%	2.8%	2.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.9%	-0.1%
White	100%	98%	-2.0%	81.4%	16.6%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	99.3%	93.3%	-6.0%	83.2%	10.1%
European Union	0.4%	5.1%	4.7%	6.1%	-1.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
British Overseas	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.0%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.3%	93.7%	-5.6%	83.2%	10.5%
10+ Years	0%	3.2%	3.2%	9.8%	-6.6%
5-10 Years	0%	2.4%	2.4%	2.9%	-0.5%
2-5 Years	0%	0.8%	0.8%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	67.6%	76.7%	-9.1%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Portugal	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Spain	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
Other EU countries	4%	1.5%	2.5%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	26.1%	13.5%	12.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.2%	37.2%	-6.0%
Christian	63.2%	46.2%	17.0%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Not answered	4.7%	6.0%	-1.3%

Safety

Is Chequer Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chequer Lane was 186.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 197.4% higher than the Up Holland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Chequer Lane has the highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Up Holland and the 31st highest crime rate of 328 local areas in West Lancashire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£43,700

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in WN8 0DA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Chequer Lane are based on 36 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for West Lancashire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Chequer Lane, Upholland, Skelmersdale, WN8 0DA

Estimated Average Property Prices for WN8 0DA

Average Price
£214,250

Semi-Detached
£184,931

Terraced
£155,345

Detached
£253,431

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Chequer Lane

Average Price
£344,294

Semi-Detached
£217,055

Terraced
£173,246

Detached
£405,537

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Chequer LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
The Bungalow, 2 Chequer Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£271,000	2024-03-27	£286,406
2A Chequer Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£286,000	2021-01-07	£360,360
6 Chequer Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£114,950	2010-04-30	£181,267
The Bungalow, 2 Chequer Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£199,999	2008-09-12	£310,683
4 Chequer Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2007-03-30	£207,917

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WN8 0DA

Employment

WN8 0DA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.

The percentage of retired residents living in WN8 0DA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	72
Full-Time Employee	50
Long-Term Sick or disabled	27
Part-Time Employee	19
Self-Employed	15
Looking after home or family	14
Student (economically inactive)	8
Other	7
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Manufacturing	11
Transport and storage	8
Human health and social work activities	8
Education	7
Construction	7
Other	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Administrative and support service activities	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Moorside Community Primary Academy School Back Lane , Holland Moor WN8 9EA	4out of 4	414 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holland Moor Primary School Cornbrook , WN8 9AG	4out of 4	470 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School Birkrig , Digmoor WN8 9BN	3out of 4	1,004 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Blakehall , WN8 9AZ	3out of 4	1,195 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Highgate Road , Up Holland WN8 0HX	3out of 4	1,203 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Up Holland High School Sandbrook Road , Orrell WN5 7AL	3out of 4	2,320 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Catholic High School Howards Lane , Orrell WN5 8NU	3out of 4	3,294 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ	2out of 4	4,138 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Lathom High School : A Technology College Glenburn Road , WN8 6JN	2out of 4	4,246 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Engineering College Glenburn Road , WN8 6JW	3out of 4	4,349 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF	- not rated	3,644 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ	- not rated	3,905 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Maharishi Free School Cobbs Brow Lane , Lathom L40 6JJ	3out of 4	4,583 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hope High School Carfield , Clay Brow WN8 9DP	3out of 4	684 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Learn 4 Life School Quarry Bank Community Centre, 364 Ormskirk Road , WN8 9AL	- not rated	1,386 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Elm Tree Community Primary School Elmers Wood Road , Tanhouse WN8 6SA	4out of 4	1,687 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX	- not rated	4,393 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kingsbury Primary Special School School Lane , Chapel House WN8 8EH	4out of 4	4,415 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Christ the Servant Pop In	Christ The Servant Church, Back Lane	872 yd
The Red Dragon	64-66 Birkrig, Digmoor	980 yd
The Butty Shop	Unit 1, Talbot Court	1,017 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Plough And Harrow	174 Ormskirk Road, Up Holland	171 yd
Hare And Hounds	242 Ormskirk Road, Skelmersdale	499 yd
Up Holland Labour Club	338 Ormskirk Road, Skelmersdale	934 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Digmoor Fish Bar	65 Birleywood, Digmoor	954 yd
Pizza Hot	70 Birkrig, Digmoor	980 yd
Good Catch Fish & Chips	1 Ormskirk Road, Up Holland	1,012 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Chequer Lane Playing Field CHEQUER LANE	grass pitches	286 yd
Moorside Academy BACK LANE	grass pitches	509 yd
Holland Moor Primary School CORNBROOK	grass pitches	543 yd
Hope High School CARFIELD	grass pitches	667 yd
Tower Hill Playing Fields TOWER HILL ROAD	grass pitches	761 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	51.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	48.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.75 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.75 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	14.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.