Hazel Lane is in Skelmersdale and in West Lancashire district. WN8 6UN is located in the Skelmersdale North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Lancashire. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hazel Lane, Skelmersdale, WN8 6UN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN8 6PP, WN8 6PT, WN8 6UP, WN8 6PJ, WN8 6UL, WN8 6PU, WN8 6QJ, WN8 6UR, WN8 6UQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN8 6UN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 47.7% | 48.2% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 52.3% | 51.8% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 | 35.5% | 40.5% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.5% | 37.7% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 5.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 10% | 9.3% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 52.7% | 51% | -1.7% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 31.5% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 12.8% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.5% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 12.3% | 15.3% | 3.0% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 7.4% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 12% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 10.6% | 8.7% | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 13.9% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.1% | 38.4% | -4.7% | 33.8% | 4.6% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.3% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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 | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 97.9% | 93% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 86% 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 | 92.9% | 86% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 10.9% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 86.7% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0.4% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 59.9% | 46.2% | 13.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hazel Lane was 209.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 120.1% higher than the Old Skelmersdale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hazel Lane has the 7th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Old Skelmersdale and the 21st highest crime rate of 323 local areas in West Lancashire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 101.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Hazel Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-03-31 | £314,986 |
| 9 Hazel Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-11-24 | £295,765 |
| 8 Hazel Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2018-12-03 | £292,047 |
| 10 Hazel Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2015-11-27 | £266,882 |
| 6 Hazel Lane, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2015-11-12 | £332,853 |
WN8 6UN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
WN8 6UN 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 257 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cobbs Brow School Manfield , Ashurst WN8 6SU | - not rated | 887 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 | 909 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlie Community Primary School Fairlie , Birch Green WN8 6RG | - not rated | 1,058 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodland Community Primary School Heathgate , Birch Green WN8 6QH | 2out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thoma's the Apostle RC High School Glenburn Road , WN8 6JW | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School Glenburn Road , WN8 6JW | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tawd Vale High School Glenburn Road , WN8 6JN | - not rated | 1,310 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lathom High School : A Technology College Glenburn Road , WN8 6JN | 3out of 4 | 1,310 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenburn Sports College Yewdale , Southway WN8 6JB | - not rated | 2,203 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Lancashire College College Way , WN8 6DX | - not rated | 1,634 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Skelmersdale College Westbank Campus , Yewdale WN8 6JA | - not rated | 2,274 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 | 719 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment Cobbs Brow Lane , Lathom L40 6JJ | - not rated | 719 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Tree Community Primary School Elmers Wood Road , Tanhouse WN8 6SA | 4out of 4 | 2,202 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lancashire Community High School School Lane , Chapel House WN8 8EH | 3out of 4 | 2,555 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Black Moss School School Lane , Chapel House WN8 8EH | - not rated | 2,583 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashurst School School Lane , WN8 8EH | - not rated | 2,583 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 | 87 yd | |
| Dee's Deli | 23 Lyndale, Skelmersdale | 339 yd | |
| Cafe Seven with Winners not Sinners | 7 Lyndale, Skelmersdale | 339 yd | |
| Children And Parenting Support Services Centre | Fairlie, Birch Green | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ashurst Fish & Chips | 19 Lyndale, Skelmersdale | 339 yd | |
| Pizza Delight | 5 Lyndale, Skelmersdale | 339 yd | |
| The Golden Fry | Unit 2, Fairstead Court | 1,087 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 | 12.5% |
| 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 | 53.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 62.01 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 62.01 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.