Grove Road, Upholland, Skelmersdale, WN8 0LH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN8 0LH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	55.6%	49.8%	-5.8%	51.0%	-1.2%
Male	44.4%	50.2%	5.8%	49.0%	1.2%

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 0LH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.8% 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	24.9%	26.1%	1.2%	37.9%	-11.8%
Married: Opposite sex	52.8%	54.8%	2.0%	44.2%	10.6%
Separated	1.1%	1.4%	0.3%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	10.2%	8.1%	-2.1%	9.1%	-1.0%
Widowed	10.9%	9.5%	-1.4%	6.1%	3.4%

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	51.6%	57.1%	5.5%	48.4%	8.7%
Good health	29.4%	26.7%	-2.7%	33.6%	-6.9%
Fair health	12.7%	12%	-0.7%	12.7%	-0.7%
Bad health	3.3%	3.9%	0.6%	4.0%	-0.1%
Very bad health	2.9%	0.3%	-2.6%	1.2%	-0.9%

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.

This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	18.5%	10.7%	-7.8%	18.2%	-7.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.6%	6.8%	-3.8%	9.6%	-2.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	9.8%	9.3%	-0.5%	13.4%	-4.1%
Apprenticeship	4.2%	8.9%	4.7%	5.3%	3.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.9%	13.5%	2.6%	16.9%	-3.4%
Degree or Similar	42.6%	43.4%	0.8%	33.8%	9.6%
Other	3.4%	7.5%	4.1%	2.8%	4.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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)
Indian	1%	0%	-1.0%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.6%	-1.0%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	99%	98.5%	-0.5%	81.4%	17.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.5% 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	98.7%	98.5%	-0.2%	83.2%	15.3%
European Union	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	6.1%	-5.8%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	0.9%	0.2%	5.6%	-4.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98%	98.5%	0.5%	83.2%	15.3%
10+ Years	0%	0.9%	0.9%	9.8%	-8.9%
5-10 Years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	2.9%	-2.3%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.1%	76.7%	11.4%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	11.6%	13.5%	-1.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	23.1%	37.2%	-14.1%
Christian	73.1%	46.2%	26.9%
Not answered	3.9%	6.0%	-2.1%

Safety

Is Grove Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grove Road was 96.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.3% higher than the Up Holland average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Grove Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Up Holland and the 80th highest crime rate of 328 local areas in West Lancashire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.7%.

🔎 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 0LH, 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 Grove Road are based on 27 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 Grove Road, Upholland, Skelmersdale, WN8 0LH

Estimated Average Property Prices for WN8 0LH

Average Price
£298,324

Semi-Detached
£290,728

Terraced
£183,845

Detached
£515,614

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Grove Road

Average Price
£290,052

Semi-Detached
£282,937

Terraced
£217,572

Detached
£542,399

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Grove Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
18 Grove Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£207,000	2025-02-14	£215,445
14 Grove Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2024-12-04	£375,027
10 Grove Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2024-09-12	£209,191
8 Grove Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building	£122,500	2024-04-30	£130,826
14 Grove Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2024-03-27	£191,688

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WN8 0LH

Employment

WN8 0LH 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 0LH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	98
Retired	91
Self-Employed	27
Part-Time Employee	25
Other	16
Student (economically inactive)	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Looking after home or family	5
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Education	22
Human health and social work activities	14
Construction	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Manufacturing	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Real estate activities	6
Other	5
Information and communication	3
Transport and storage	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School College Road , Up Holland WN8 0PY	3out of 4	408 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	466 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Upholland Roby Mill CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School School Lane , Roby Mill WN8 0QR	3out of 4	1,611 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holland Moor Primary School Cornbrook , WN8 9AG	4out of 4	1,739 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Orrell Holgate Academy Moor Road , Orrell WN5 8SJ	3out of 4	1,832 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,947 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Up Holland High School Sandbrook Road , Orrell WN5 7AL	3out of 4	2,128 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dean Trust Wigan , Greenhey WN5 0DQ	2out of 4	2,785 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Lathom High School : A Technology College Glenburn Road , WN8 6JN	2out of 4	5,083 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Shevington High School Shevington Lane , Shevington WN6 8AB	3out of 4	5,119 yd	Community 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	2,269 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF	- not rated	3,187 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	5,017 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	2,305 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Elm Tree Community Primary School Elmers Wood Road , Tanhouse WN8 6SA	4out of 4	2,322 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	2,731 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
TMP Studios CIC 830 Ormskirk Road , Pemberton WN5 8EX	- not rated	3,170 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Fir Tree Fishery CIC The Nook , Appley Bridge WN6 9JB	- not rated	3,951 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	486 yd
Beckets Cafe	The Priory House, 7 Church Street	738 yd
Church Of St Thomas The Martyr	Church Street, Up Holland	788 yd
Raj Gate Indian Restaurant	391 Orrell Road, Orrell	1,058 yd
Pipsqueaks Play Cafe Ltd	Orrell Road, Orrell	1,058 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
St Teresas Catholic Club	College Road, Up Holland	348 yd
Britannia Inn	13 Hall Green, Up Holland	510 yd
Dean Wood Golf Club House	Lafford Lane, Up Holland	658 yd
Up Holland Village Club	Up Holland Conservative Club, 5 Church Street	695 yd
White Lion Hotel	10 Church Street, Up Holland	787 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fortuna Chinese Take Away	15 Dingle Road, Up Holland	329 yd
Upholland Pizzeria	3A Dingle Road, Up Holland	329 yd
Bayleaf Indian Cuisine	22 Parliament Street, Up Holland	421 yd
Lilys Coffee and Ice Cream Bar	3 Dingle Road, Up Holland	439 yd
Good Catch Fish & Chips	1 Ormskirk Road, Up Holland	709 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Teresa'S Catholic Primary School COLLEGE ROAD	grass pitches	383 yd
Dean Wood Golf Club LAFFORD LANE	golf	451 yd
St Thomas The Martyr Ce Primary School HIGHGATE ROAD	grass pitches	562 yd
Gymetc. (Orrell) ABBEY LAKES HALL ABBEY LAKES HALL ORRELL ROAD	health and fitness suite	977 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	34.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	31.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	39.97 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	39.97 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	5.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	5.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	9.99 Mbit/s

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