Nairn Avenue is in Skelmersdale and in West Lancashire district. WN8 6PP is located in the Skelmersdale North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Lancashire. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nairn Avenue, Skelmersdale, WN8 6PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN8 6PJ, WN8 6PT, WN8 6UN, WN8 6QJ, WN8 6PU, WN8 6UP, WN8 6PR, WN8 6UL, WN8 6PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN8 6PP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 51.5% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.5% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.8% | 41.5% | 14.7% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.5% | 48.4% | -13.1% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 5.5% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 62.5% | 59.5% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 11.1% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 30.8% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 5.7% | 7.7% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 8% | 10.2% | 2.2% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 9.5% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 13.9% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 7.3% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.8% | 18.6% | 0.8% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.3% | 40.1% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 6.3% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.6% | 97% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 98.6% | 93.8% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| 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% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 93.2% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.6% | 76.7% | 9.9% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.3% | 37.2% | -2.9% |
| Christian | 57.4% | 46.2% | 11.2% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nairn Avenue was 62.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.6% lower than the Old Skelmersdale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nairn Avenue has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Old Skelmersdale and the 136th highest crime rate of 328 local areas in West Lancashire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Nairn Avenue, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-03-28 | £188,113 |
| 3 Nairn Avenue, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2024-12-05 | £201,056 |
| 3 Nairn Avenue, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-08-09 | £205,943 |
| 8 Nairn Avenue, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2024-02-20 | £180,976 |
| 4 Nairn Avenue, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2024-02-19 | £204,961 |
WN8 6PP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 143 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale Ashurst Road , Ashurst WN8 6TN | 3out of 4 | 386 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cobbs Brow School Manfield , Ashurst WN8 6SU | 4out of 4 | 922 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School Higher Lane , Dalton WN8 7RP | 3out of 4 | 976 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Community Primary School Heathgate , Birch Green WN8 6QH | 3out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crow Orchard Primary School School Lane , WN8 8QG | 3out of 4 | 1,820 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Engineering College Glenburn Road , WN8 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lathom High School : A Technology College Glenburn Road , WN8 6JN | 2out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 589 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 | 2,332 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lancashire Community High School School Lane , Chapel House WN8 8EH | 3out of 4 | 2,535 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury Primary Special School School Lane , Chapel House WN8 8EH | 4out of 4 | 2,593 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Learn 4 Life School Quarry Bank Community Centre, 364 Ormskirk Road , WN8 9AL | - not rated | 2,972 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope High School Carfield , Clay Brow WN8 9DP | 3out of 4 | 4,190 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maharishi Golden Dome | Woodley Park Road, Skelmersdale | 127 yd | |
| Dee's Deli | 23 Lyndale, Skelmersdale | 395 yd | |
| Cafe Seven with Winners not Sinners | 7 Lyndale, Skelmersdale | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ashurst Fish & Chips | 19 Lyndale, Skelmersdale | 395 yd | |
| Pizza Delight | 5 Lyndale, Skelmersdale | 395 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 | 29.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 29.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 39.02 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 39.02 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.43 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.