Dearden Way is in Upholland, Skelmersdale and in West Lancashire district. WN8 0HR 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 Dearden Way, Upholland, Skelmersdale, WN8 0HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN8 0JA, WN8 0AE, WN8 0AL, WN8 0HU, WN8 0AF, WN8 0JB, WN8 0AQ, WN8 0BG, WN8 0JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN8 0HR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 53.9% | 52% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 46.1% | 48% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WN8 0HR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.4% | 56.5% | 15.1% | 37.9% | 18.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.2% | 23.5% | -11.7% | 44.2% | -20.7% |
| Separated | 6.7% | 7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Divorced | 11% | 9% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 49.4% | 41.4% | -8.0% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 27.7% | 37.3% | 9.6% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 13.1% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 7.1% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 33.3% | 23.1% | -10.2% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 11.1% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.8% | 14.1% | -9.7% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 19.6% | 10.6% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 25.1% | 12.7% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.4% | 100% | 2.6% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 94.8% 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% | 94.8% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 95.1% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 28.3% | 13.5% | 14.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.4% | 37.2% | 10.2% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dearden Way was 60.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.0% higher than the Up Holland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dearden Way has the 8th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Up Holland and the 135th highest crime rate of 323 local areas in West Lancashire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Dearden Way, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-09-20 | £204,000 |
| 4 Dearden Way, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £57,000 | 2001-03-09 | £221,859 |
| 4 Dearden Way, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £39,500 | 1995-08-29 | £179,772 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 372 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holland Moor Primary School Cornbrook , WN8 9AG | 3out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School College Road , Up Holland WN8 0PY | 3out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside Community Primary School Back Lane , Holland Moor WN8 9EA | - not rated | 1,221 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside Community Primary Academy School Back Lane , Holland Moor WN8 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Richard's RC High School Tanhouse Road , WN8 6BA | - not rated | 1,309 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Up Holland High School Sandbrook Road , Orrell WN5 7AL | 3out of 4 | 1,923 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Up Holland High School Sandbrook Road , Orrell WN5 7AL | - not rated | 1,923 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic High School Howards Lane , Orrell WN5 8NU | 3out of 4 | 2,497 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Bank High School Yewdale , Southway WN8 6JA | - not rated | 3,093 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,078 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Skelmersdale College Westbank Campus , Yewdale WN8 6JA | - not rated | 3,093 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF | - not rated | 3,180 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lancashire College College Way , WN8 6DX | - not rated | 3,521 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 | - not rated | 4,877 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 | 1,483 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Tree Community Primary School Elmers Wood Road , Tanhouse WN8 6SA | 4out of 4 | 1,993 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TMP College 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX | - not rated | 3,643 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montrose School Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XN | - not rated | 4,542 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Montrose School Montrose Avenue , Pemberton WN5 9XN | - not rated | 4,542 yd | Community special school | 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 | 580 yd | |
| Church Of St Thomas The Martyr | Church Street, Up Holland | 993 yd | |
| Beckets Cafe | The Priory House, 7 Church Street | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Inn | 13 Hall Green, Up Holland | 535 yd | |
| The Plough And Harrow | 174 Ormskirk Road, Up Holland | 738 yd | |
| Up Holland Village Club | Up Holland Conservative Club, 5 Church Street | 992 yd | |
| White Lion Hotel | 10 Church Street, Up Holland | 992 yd | |
| St Teresas Catholic Club | College Road, Up Holland | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Catch Fish & Chips | 1 Ormskirk Road, Up Holland | 293 yd | |
| Lilys Coffee and Ice Cream Bar | 3 Dingle Road, Up Holland | 534 yd | |
| Fortuna Chinese Take Away | 15 Dingle Road, Up Holland | 645 yd | |
| Upholland Pizzeria | 3A Dingle Road, Up Holland | 645 yd | |
| Bayleaf Indian Cuisine | 22 Parliament Street, Up Holland | 892 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Thomas The Martyr Ce Primary School HIGHGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 343 yd |
| Tower Hill Playing Fields TOWER HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| Chequer Lane Playing Field CHEQUER LANE | grass pitches | 898 yd |
| St Teresa'S Catholic Primary School COLLEGE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,037 yd |
| Holland Moor Primary School CORNBROOK | grass pitches | 1,041 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 | 93.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 33.3% |
| 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 | 66.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160.02 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160.02 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.