Standside Park is in Skelmersdale and in West Lancashire district. WN8 8BH is located in the Rural South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Lancashire. This postcode has been in use since 2004-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Standside Park, Skelmersdale, WN8 8BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN8 8BQ, WN8 8BL, WN8 8BG, WN8 8BN, WN8 8BF, WN8 8BJ, WN8 8BP, WN8 8AZ, WN8 8BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN8 8BH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 54.7% | 49.3% | -5.4% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 45.3% | 50.7% | 5.4% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 33.5% | 39.8% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.8% | 50.7% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 0.5% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 6.6% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 51.4% | 53% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 29.9% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 11% | 2.7% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 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 | 12.2% | 11% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 12.9% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.4% | 11.9% | -11.5% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.8% | 22.4% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 35.2% | 11.3% | 33.8% | 1.4% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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 | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 99.3% | 95% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 96.7% | 94.3% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 94.3% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.9% | 37.2% | -8.3% |
| Christian | 65.4% | 46.2% | 19.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Standside Park was 26.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.9% lower than the Old Skelmersdale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Standside Park has the 4th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Old Skelmersdale and the 82nd lowest crime rate of 323 local areas in West Lancashire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Standside Park, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2023-09-26 | £184,371 |
| 2 Standside Park, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-05-27 | £292,403 |
| 12 Standside Park, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2019-10-18 | £199,517 |
| 1 Standside Park, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2019-05-17 | £350,818 |
| 7 Standside Park, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2019-01-09 | £255,207 |
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale Sandy Lane , WN8 8LQ | - not rated | 486 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Skelmersdale Park Primary School Barnes Road , Whitburn WN8 8HN | - not rated | 583 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Skelmersdale Brookfield Community Primary School School Lane , WN8 8EH | - not rated | 963 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Park Primary School School Lane , Chapel House WN8 8EH | 2out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England/Methodist School Kiln Lane , WN8 8PW | 3out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenburn Sports College Yewdale , Southway WN8 6JB | - not rated | 2,134 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Bank High School Yewdale , Southway WN8 6JA | - not rated | 2,211 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tawd Vale High School Glenburn Road , WN8 6JN | - not rated | 2,294 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lathom High School : A Technology College Glenburn Road , WN8 6JN | 3out of 4 | 2,294 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's the Apostle RC High School Glenburn Road , WN8 6JW | - not rated | 2,458 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,191 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Skelmersdale College Westbank Campus , Yewdale WN8 6JA | - not rated | 2,211 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 | 3,563 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Moss School School Lane , Chapel House WN8 8EH | - not rated | 940 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashurst School School Lane , WN8 8EH | - not rated | 940 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury School School Lane , Chapel House WN8 8EH | - not rated | 963 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury Primary Special School School Lane , Chapel House WN8 8EH | 4out of 4 | 963 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lancashire Community High School School Lane , Chapel House WN8 8EH | 3out of 4 | 1,177 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jungle Hut Ltd | 48 Westgate, Skelmersdale | 262 yd | |
| ERooms | 14-16 Westgate, Skelmersdale | 276 yd | |
| The Cheeky Chicks | 14-16 Westgate, Skelmersdale | 276 yd | |
| JMO Sports Park | Liverpool Road, Skelmersdale | 290 yd | |
| Brothers Bar & Grill | 144 Liverpool Road, Skelmersdale | 291 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Winchester Skelmersdale Ex-Servi | The Winchester Ex-Servicemens Club, 96 Liverpool Road | 291 yd | |
| The Market Gate | 43 Westgate, Skelmersdale | 542 yd | |
| Victoria Hotel | 7 Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale | 668 yd | |
| Wardens Club | 244 Blaguegate Lane, Lathom | 1,037 yd | |
| Derby Arms | 188 High Street, Skelmersdale | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planet Pizza | 8-9 Gladden Place, Skelmersdale | 545 yd | |
| Dine-a-Mo | 94 Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale | 603 yd | |
| Only Scrans Deli & Desserts | 32 Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale | 603 yd | |
| Yummies Pizza | 24-26 Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale | 603 yd | |
| Sandy Lane Takeaway | 108 Sandy Lane Centre, Sandy Lane | 603 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Newtown Service Station (Bp), Railway Road | 736 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Road Playing Fields DERBY ROAD | grass pitches | 269 yd |
| An Fitness (Closed) Westgate | health and fitness suite | 337 yd |
| Blaguegate Playing Fields LIVERPOOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 452 yd |
| Jmo Sports Park Liverpool Road | artificial grass pitch | 461 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 | 45.0% |
| 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 | 61.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 140.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 140.2 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.