Hallbridge Gardens, Upholland, Skelmersdale, WN8 0EP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN8 0EP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.7%	50.3%	0.6%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	50.3%	49.7%	-0.6%	49.0%	0.7%

Partnership Status

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

In the immediate vicinity of WN8 0EP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	26.1%	21.8%	-4.3%	37.9%	-16.1%
Married: Opposite sex	63.4%	68.3%	4.9%	44.2%	24.1%
Separated	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	5.6%	2.5%	-3.1%	9.1%	-6.6%
Widowed	3.6%	7.4%	3.8%	6.1%	1.3%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	45.8%	44.9%	-0.9%	48.4%	-3.5%
Good health	38.1%	38%	-0.1%	33.6%	4.4%
Fair health	11%	11.4%	0.4%	12.7%	-1.3%
Bad health	4.8%	4.8%	0.0%	4.0%	0.8%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	1.2%	-0.3%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	16.2%	13.2%	-3.0%	18.2%	-5.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.8%	10.1%	-5.7%	9.6%	0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.2%	13.5%	0.3%	13.4%	0.1%
Apprenticeship	2.6%	5.9%	3.3%	5.3%	0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.2%	18.4%	5.2%	16.9%	1.5%
Degree or Similar	33.7%	37.5%	3.8%	33.8%	3.7%
Other	5.3%	1.4%	-3.9%	2.8%	-1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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)
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
White	100%	99.4%	-0.6%	81.4%	18.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.3% 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	100%	97.3%	-2.7%	83.2%	14.1%
European Union	0%	2.1%	2.1%	6.1%	-4.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.2%	97.3%	-1.9%	83.2%	14.1%
10+ Years	0%	2.4%	2.4%	9.8%	-7.4%
Less than 2 years	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	94.6%	76.7%	17.9%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
No passport held	3.9%	13.5%	-9.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	20.7%	37.2%	-16.5%
Christian	74.6%	46.2%	28.4%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.2%	6.0%	-1.8%

Safety

Is Hallbridge Gardens Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hallbridge Gardens was 50.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.7% lower than the Up Holland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Hallbridge Gardens has the 11th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Up Holland and the 161st lowest crime rate of 328 local areas in West Lancashire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.3%.

🔎 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 0EP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Hallbridge Gardens are based on 101 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 Hallbridge Gardens, Upholland, Skelmersdale, WN8 0EP

Estimated Average Property Prices for WN8 0EP

Average Price
£230,162

Semi-Detached
£212,033

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£244,262

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hallbridge Gardens

Average Price
£246,833

Semi-Detached
£231,459

Terraced
£267,063

Detached
£258,617

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hallbridge GardensStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
53 Hallbridge Gardens, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£262,000	2025-03-07	£266,943
101 Hallbridge Gardens, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£145,000	2022-11-14	£164,649
65 Hallbridge Gardens, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£198,000	2022-06-24	£234,376
93A Hallbridge Gardens, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2021-04-22	£318,182
81 Hallbridge Gardens, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2020-12-14	£280,946

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WN8 0EP

Employment

WN8 0EP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 0EP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	101
Full-Time Employee	88
Part-Time Employee	41
Self-Employed	17
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Student (economically inactive)	10
Looking after home or family	6
Other	2
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	31
Human health and social work activities	27
Education	25
Manufacturing	23
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Administrative and support service activities	13
Construction	11
Transport and storage	10
Information and communication	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Other	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	4
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School Highgate Road , Up Holland WN8 0HX	3out of 4	304 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School College Road , Up Holland WN8 0PY	3out of 4	482 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holland Moor Primary School Cornbrook , WN8 9AG	4out of 4	1,419 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Upholland Roby Mill CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School School Lane , Roby Mill WN8 0QR	3out of 4	1,646 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Moorside Community Primary Academy School Back Lane , Holland Moor WN8 9EA	4out of 4	1,677 yd	Academy converter	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	2,195 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter's Catholic High School Howards Lane , Orrell WN5 8NU	3out of 4	2,246 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ	2out of 4	3,090 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Lathom High School : A Technology College Glenburn Road , WN8 6JN	2out of 4	4,800 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Engineering College Glenburn Road , WN8 6JW	3out of 4	4,860 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ	- not rated	2,577 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF	- not rated	3,338 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	4,783 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	2,024 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Elm Tree Community Primary School Elmers Wood Road , Tanhouse WN8 6SA	4out of 4	2,030 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	2,408 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX	- not rated	3,459 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fir Tree Fishery CIC The Nook , Appley Bridge WN6 9JB	- not rated	4,117 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Shakespeare's Coffee Shop	Upholland Public Library, Hall Green	454 yd
Beckets Cafe	The Priory House, 7 Church Street	881 yd
Church Of St Thomas The Martyr	Church Street, Up Holland	902 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
St Teresas Catholic Club	College Road, Up Holland	440 yd
Britannia Inn	13 Hall Green, Up Holland	447 yd
Up Holland Village Club	Up Holland Conservative Club, 5 Church Street	834 yd
White Lion Hotel	10 Church Street, Up Holland	900 yd
Dean Wood Golf Club House	Lafford Lane, Up Holland	948 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fortuna Chinese Take Away	15 Dingle Road, Up Holland	334 yd
Upholland Pizzeria	3A Dingle Road, Up Holland	334 yd
Lilys Coffee and Ice Cream Bar	3 Dingle Road, Up Holland	361 yd
Good Catch Fish & Chips	1 Ormskirk Road, Up Holland	528 yd
Bayleaf Indian Cuisine	22 Parliament Street, Up Holland	590 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Thomas The Martyr Ce Primary School HIGHGATE ROAD	grass pitches	353 yd
St Teresa'S Catholic Primary School COLLEGE ROAD	grass pitches	425 yd
Dean Wood Golf Club LAFFORD LANE	golf	764 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	94.8%
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	5.2%

Download Speed

Median download speed	26.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	26.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	41.05 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	41.05 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	4.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	4.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	8.09 Mbit/s

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