Dingle Avenue is in Upholland, Skelmersdale and in West Lancashire district. WN8 0HA is located in the Up Holland electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Lancashire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dingle Avenue, Upholland, Skelmersdale, WN8 0HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN8 0LH, WN8 0LD, WN8 0LJ, WN8 0EW, WN8 0LG, WN8 0LL, WN8 0ER, WN8 0HW, WN8 0EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN8 0HA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 52.9% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 47.3% | 47.1% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 0HA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.3% 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 | 18.3% | 31% | 12.7% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.7% | 52.3% | -11.4% | 44.2% | 8.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 4.9% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 11.8% | 10.5% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
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 | 37.2% | 45.9% | 8.7% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 32.1% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 20.3% | 18.2% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 3.2% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 29% | 17.1% | -11.9% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 7% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 10.5% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 8.7% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 15.7% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.5% | 37.6% | 10.1% | 33.8% | 3.8% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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 African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 100% | 96.5% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 97% | 96.8% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 96.8% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 76.7% | 10.9% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.2% | 37.2% | -12.0% |
| Christian | 71% | 46.2% | 24.8% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dingle Avenue was 36.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.7% lower than the Up Holland average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Dingle Avenue has the 9th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Up Holland and the 120th lowest crime rate of 328 local areas in West Lancashire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Dingle Avenue, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-09-19 | £248,158 |
| 4 Dingle Avenue, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-10-17 | £278,128 |
| 10 Dingle Avenue, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2013-09-27 | £274,829 |
| 14 Dingle Avenue, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £72,000 | 1998-12-18 | £295,200 |
| 16 Dingle Avenue, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £91,225 | 1998-03-30 | £376,179 |
WN8 0HA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 0HA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 104 |
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 367 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School College Road , Up Holland WN8 0PY | 3out of 4 | 483 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Moor Primary School Cornbrook , WN8 9AG | 4out of 4 | 1,667 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 | 1,692 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orrell Holgate Academy Moor Road , Orrell WN5 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,805 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Catholic High School Howards Lane , Orrell WN5 8NU | 3out of 4 | 1,975 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Up Holland High School Sandbrook Road , Orrell WN5 7AL | 3out of 4 | 2,060 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ | 2out of 4 | 2,819 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lathom High School : A Technology College Glenburn Road , WN8 6JN | 2out of 4 | 5,065 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Engineering College Glenburn Road , WN8 6JW | 3out of 4 | 5,123 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 2,354 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF | - not rated | 3,144 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maharishi Free School Cobbs Brow Lane , Lathom L40 6JJ | 3out of 4 | 5,024 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope High School Carfield , Clay Brow WN8 9DP | 3out of 4 | 2,213 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Tree Community Primary School Elmers Wood Road , Tanhouse WN8 6SA | 4out of 4 | 2,298 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 | 2,670 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX | - not rated | 3,191 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Fishery CIC The Nook , Appley Bridge WN6 9JB | - not rated | 4,051 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shakespeare's Coffee Shop | Upholland Public Library, Hall Green | 389 yd | |
| Beckets Cafe | The Priory House, 7 Church Street | 683 yd | |
| Church Of St Thomas The Martyr | Church Street, Up Holland | 725 yd | |
| Raj Gate Indian Restaurant | 391 Orrell Road, Orrell | 1,051 yd | |
| Pipsqueaks Play Cafe Ltd | Orrell Road, Orrell | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Inn | 13 Hall Green, Up Holland | 410 yd | |
| St Teresas Catholic Club | College Road, Up Holland | 423 yd | |
| Up Holland Village Club | Up Holland Conservative Club, 5 Church Street | 638 yd | |
| White Lion Hotel | 10 Church Street, Up Holland | 724 yd | |
| Dean Wood Golf Club House | Lafford Lane, Up Holland | 754 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortuna Chinese Take Away | 15 Dingle Road, Up Holland | 231 yd | |
| Upholland Pizzeria | 3A Dingle Road, Up Holland | 231 yd | |
| Lilys Coffee and Ice Cream Bar | 3 Dingle Road, Up Holland | 338 yd | |
| Bayleaf Indian Cuisine | 22 Parliament Street, Up Holland | 369 yd | |
| Good Catch Fish & Chips | 1 Ormskirk Road, Up Holland | 608 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Teresa'S Catholic Primary School COLLEGE ROAD | grass pitches | 448 yd |
| St Thomas The Martyr Ce Primary School HIGHGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 466 yd |
| Dean Wood Golf Club LAFFORD LANE | golf | 539 yd |
| Gymetc. (Orrell) ABBEY LAKES HALL ABBEY LAKES HALL ORRELL ROAD | health and fitness suite | 962 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 35.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 44.13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 44.13 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.