Ennerdale is in Skelmersdale and in West Lancashire district. WN8 6AJ is located in the Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Lancashire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ennerdale, Skelmersdale, WN8 6AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN8 6AG, WN8 6AW, WN8 6AL, WN8 6AQ, WN8 6AH, WN8 6AU, WN8 6AD, WN8 6AR, WN8 6AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN8 6AJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50.4% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.6% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 6AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.4% 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 | 49.1% | 60.4% | 11.3% | 37.9% | 22.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.2% | 19.5% | -8.7% | 44.2% | -24.7% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 11.2% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 6.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 49.2% | 43.1% | -6.1% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 36.2% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 13.8% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 5.6% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.3% | -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.
In the area around WN8 6AJ 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 13.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.9% | 32.3% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 13.8% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 20.4% | 8.7% | 13.4% | 7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6.6% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 10.8% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.5% | 13.8% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -20.0% |
| Other | 10.4% | 2.4% | -8.0% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 96.6% | 94.3% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 82.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 82.8% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 12% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 83.2% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 5.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.8% | 76.7% | -18.9% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 6.9% | 1.5% | 5.4% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 26.7% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ennerdale was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Skelmersdale South average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Ennerdale, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2025-11-14 | £71,478 |
| 6 Ennerdale, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2022-09-30 | £86,643 |
| 38 Ennerdale, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £58,500 | 2020-09-01 | £83,030 |
| 10 Ennerdale, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2019-12-20 | £104,032 |
| 32 Ennerdale, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2018-09-05 | £87,934 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Community Primary School Egerton , Tanhouse WN8 6DE | 3out of 4 | 305 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale Eavesdale , WN8 6BA | - not rated | 436 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skelmersdale Elmers Green Community Primary School Elmers Wood Road , Tanhouse WN8 6SA | - not rated | 501 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale Blakehall , WN8 9AZ | - not rated | 754 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Matthew's RC Infant School Blakehall , WN8 9AZ | - not rated | 754 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 436 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Bank High School Yewdale , Southway WN8 6JA | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenburn Sports College Yewdale , Southway WN8 6JB | - not rated | 1,563 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tawd Vale High School Glenburn Road , WN8 6JN | - not rated | 3,052 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lathom High School : A Technology College Glenburn Road , WN8 6JN | 3out of 4 | 3,052 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skelmersdale College Westbank Campus , Yewdale WN8 6JA | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lancashire College College Way , WN8 6DX | - not rated | 1,823 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 4,302 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF | - not rated | 4,823 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 | 3,340 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Tree Community Primary School Elmers Wood Road , Tanhouse WN8 6SA | 4out of 4 | 501 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope High School Carfield , Clay Brow WN8 9DP | 3out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment Cobbs Brow Lane , Lathom L40 6JJ | - not rated | 3,340 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Black Moss School School Lane , Chapel House WN8 8EH | - not rated | 3,352 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashurst School School Lane , WN8 8EH | - not rated | 3,352 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inclusion Café | Tanhouse Community Centre, Ennerdale | 245 yd | |
| The Butty Shop | Unit 1, Talbot Court | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elmridge Arms | 1 Elmridge, Tanhouse | 335 yd | |
| Up Holland Labour Club | 338 Ormskirk Road, Skelmersdale | 676 yd | |
| The Polaris | 2A Blakehall, Skelmersdale | 743 yd | |
| The Buffs Community Club | Quarry Bank Social Club, Ormskirk Road | 766 yd | |
| Hare And Hounds | 242 Ormskirk Road, Skelmersdale | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deers Thai Kitchen | Tanhouse Community Centre, Ennerdale | 245 yd | |
| The New Cod on the Block | 240 Egerton, Tanhouse | 261 yd | |
| Amigo's | The Highwayman, 211 Blythewood | 789 yd | |
| Lennys' Noodles & Chinese Takeaway | The Highwayman, 211 Blythewood | 789 yd | |
| Mama Pasta & Treats | The Highwayman, 211 Blythewood | 789 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Francis Of Assisi Rc Primary School BLAKEHALL | grass pitches | 705 yd |
| Holland Moor Primary School CORNBROOK | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| St John'S Catholic Primary School (Skelmersdale) FLAMSTEAD | grass pitches | 934 yd |
| Moorside Academy BACK LANE | grass pitches | 990 yd |
| Beacon Park Golf Centre BEACON LANE | golf | 1,044 yd |
| Hillside Playing Fields (Closed) Elmers Green Lane | grass pitches | 1,052 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 | 44 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.26 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.26 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.73 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.