Flamstead is in Skelmersdale and in West Lancashire district. WN8 6PF 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 Flamstead, Skelmersdale, WN8 6PF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN8 6PE, WN8 6PD, WN8 6PB, WN8 6PZ, WN8 6QA, WN8 6QD, WN8 6PA, WN8 6PY, WN8 6QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN8 6PF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 53.9% | 48.4% | -5.5% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 46.1% | 51.6% | 5.5% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 6PF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.7% 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 | 42.2% | 43.7% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.3% | 33.5% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -10.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 15% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 3.1% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 41.7% | 46% | 4.3% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 32.2% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 13.2% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 9.8% | 6.9% | -2.9% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 6PF this area, 28.3% 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 19.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.6% | 28.3% | -10.3% | 18.2% | 10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 12.7% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 15.1% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 18.3% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.4% | 19.9% | 11.5% | 33.8% | -13.9% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.6% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.1% | 92.5% | -5.6% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 83.9% 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 | 93.5% | 83.9% | -9.6% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 11.5% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 83.9% | -9.1% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 11.8% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.1% | 76.7% | -15.6% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 7.7% | 1.3% | 6.4% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 22.6% | 13.5% | 9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 47.3% | 46.2% | 1.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Flamstead was 201.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.0% higher than the Old Skelmersdale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Flamstead has the 11th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Old Skelmersdale and the 27th highest crime rate of 328 local areas in West Lancashire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Flamstead, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2023-02-10 | £109,623 |
| 12 Flamstead, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2022-08-19 | £118,159 |
| 3 Flamstead, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2022-01-26 | £129,480 |
| 5 Flamstead, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2013-12-06 | £89,993 |
| 16 Flamstead, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £58,500 | 2010-05-28 | £93,194 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 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 | 103 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Community Primary School Heathgate , Birch Green WN8 6QH | 3out of 4 | 514 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Community Primary School Egerton , Tanhouse WN8 6DE | 4out of 4 | 793 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Delph Side Community Primary School Eskdale , Tanhouse WN8 6ED | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Blakehall , WN8 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,344 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 | 2,116 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Engineering College Glenburn Road , WN8 6JW | 3out of 4 | 2,200 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Up Holland High School Sandbrook Road , Orrell WN5 7AL | 3out of 4 | 4,460 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic High School Howards Lane , Orrell WN5 8NU | 3out of 4 | 4,958 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 | 4,961 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 | 2,447 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 | 696 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 | 1,097 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope High School Carfield , Clay Brow WN8 9DP | 3out of 4 | 2,298 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury Primary Special School School Lane , Chapel House WN8 8EH | 4out of 4 | 2,643 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lancashire Community High School School Lane , Chapel House WN8 8EH | 3out of 4 | 2,783 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rays | Stalls 7 To 8 Market Hall, The Concourse | 650 yd | |
| The Coffee House | 33 The Concourse, Southway | 650 yd | |
| Siesta Coffee | 110 The Concourse, Southway | 650 yd | |
| Inclusion Café | Tanhouse Community Centre, Ennerdale | 689 yd | |
| Leisure Time | 15A The Concourse, Southway | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elmridge Arms | 1 Elmridge, Tanhouse | 583 yd | |
| The Viking | 57 The Concourse, Southway | 712 yd | |
| Grimshaw Lane Inn | 373 Ormskirk Road, Skelmersdale | 993 yd | |
| The Miners Peg | Ingram, Birch Green | 1,022 yd | |
| The Buffs Community Club | Quarry Bank Social Club, Ormskirk Road | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kfc Drive Through Restaurant | Southway, Skelmersdale | 475 yd | |
| Deers Thai Kitchen | Tanhouse Community Centre, Ennerdale | 689 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | The Atrium Pod, The Concourse | 712 yd | |
| Poundbakery | 21 The Concourse, Southway | 712 yd | |
| SDG Foods Ltd T/A Subway | 149 The Concourse, Southway | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 100 The Concourse, Southway | 712 yd | |
| Poundland Ltd | 30-32 The Concourse, Southway | 712 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Ingram, Birch Green | 1,022 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John'S Catholic Primary School (Skelmersdale) FLAMSTEAD | grass pitches | 95 yd |
| Hillside Playing Fields (Closed) Elmers Green Lane | grass pitches | 673 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Skelmersdale) NORTHWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 754 yd |
| Nye Bevan Pool SOUTHWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 762 yd |
| Skelmersdale College Sports Complex (Closed) Westbank Campus Westbank Campus Yewdale | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 901 yd |
| Activ 8 At Glenburn Sports College (Closed) Yewdale | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,066 yd |
| West Lancashire College NORTHWAY CAMPUS NORTHWAY CAMPUS COLLEGE WAY | 1,078 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 | 75.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 10.3% |
| 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 | 63.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.15 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 28.79 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.