Flordon is in Skelmersdale and in West Lancashire district. WN8 6PA 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 Flordon, Skelmersdale, WN8 6PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN8 6PB, WN8 6PD, WN8 6DN, WN8 6PE, WN8 6DW, WN8 6DP, WN8 6RZ, WN8 6DR, WN8 6PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN8 6PA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 49.3% | 47.7% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 50.7% | 52.3% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 6PA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.6% 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 | 47.2% | 53.6% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 15.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 29.3% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -14.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 11.2% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 43.2% | 42.4% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 32.4% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 16.3% | 6.2% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 6.3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.7% | 23.3% | -17.4% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 14.2% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 13.8% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 22.2% | 10.9% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.9% | 16% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -17.8% |
| Other | 4.3% | 4.4% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 97% | 96.8% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 87.1% 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 | 91.9% | 87.1% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 11.8% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.9% | 87.1% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 7.5% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 1.7% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.6% | 76.7% | -13.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| No passport held | 23.8% | 13.5% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 11.5% | 6.0% | 5.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Flordon was 87.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.0% lower than the Old Skelmersdale average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Flordon has the 32nd highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Old Skelmersdale and the 93rd highest crime rate of 328 local areas in West Lancashire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Flordon, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2022-11-16 | £82,143 |
| 49 Flordon, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £43,250 | 2021-11-05 | £54,537 |
| 61 Flordon, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £65,500 | 2021-03-12 | £82,143 |
| 47 Flordon, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £56,000 | 2020-06-16 | £74,023 |
| 13 Flordon, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £53,000 | 2018-06-06 | £73,879 |
WN8 6PA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 student residents living in WN8 6PA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale Flamstead , Birch Green WN8 6PF | 3out of 4 | 178 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Community Primary School Heathgate , Birch Green WN8 6QH | 3out of 4 | 613 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Community Primary School Egerton , Tanhouse WN8 6DE | 4out of 4 | 680 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Delph Side Community Primary School Eskdale , Tanhouse WN8 6ED | 3out of 4 | 930 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Blakehall , WN8 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,303 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lathom High School : A Technology College Glenburn Road , WN8 6JN | 2out of 4 | 2,358 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Engineering College Glenburn Road , WN8 6JW | 3out of 4 | 2,432 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Up Holland High School Sandbrook Road , Orrell WN5 7AL | 3out of 4 | 4,249 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic High School Howards Lane , Orrell WN5 8NU | 3out of 4 | 4,693 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 | 4,686 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 | 2,591 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 | 425 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 | 1,079 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope High School Carfield , Clay Brow WN8 9DP | 3out of 4 | 2,190 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury Primary Special School School Lane , Chapel House WN8 8EH | 4out of 4 | 2,917 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lancashire Community High School School Lane , Chapel House WN8 8EH | 3out of 4 | 3,057 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 | 579 yd | |
| Rays | Stalls 7 To 8 Market Hall, The Concourse | 906 yd | |
| The Coffee House | 33 The Concourse, Southway | 906 yd | |
| Siesta Coffee | 110 The Concourse, Southway | 906 yd | |
| Children And Parenting Support Services Centre | Fairlie, Birch Green | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elmridge Arms | 1 Elmridge, Tanhouse | 496 yd | |
| The Viking | 57 The Concourse, Southway | 970 yd | |
| The Buffs Community Club | Quarry Bank Social Club, Ormskirk Road | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deers Thai Kitchen | Tanhouse Community Centre, Ennerdale | 579 yd | |
| Kfc Drive Through Restaurant | Southway, Skelmersdale | 716 yd | |
| The New Cod on the Block | 240 Egerton, Tanhouse | 804 yd | |
| The Golden Fry | Unit 2, Fairstead Court | 880 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | The Atrium Pod, The Concourse | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 100 The Concourse, Southway | 970 yd | |
| Poundland Ltd | 30-32 The Concourse, Southway | 970 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John'S Catholic Primary School (Skelmersdale) FLAMSTEAD | grass pitches | 368 yd |
| Hillside Playing Fields (Closed) Elmers Green Lane | grass pitches | 516 yd |
| Beacon Park Golf Centre BEACON LANE | golf | 1,003 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Skelmersdale) NORTHWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,023 yd |
| Nye Bevan Pool SOUTHWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,028 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 | 41.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.03 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.03 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.81 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.