Hollin Hey Close is in Lathom, Skelmersdale and in West Lancashire district. WN8 8DA is located in the Rural South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Lancashire. This postcode has been in use since 2019-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hollin Hey Close, Lathom, Skelmersdale, WN8 8DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN8 8AA, WN8 8BY, WN8 8UP, WN8 8TX, WN8 8UZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN8 8DA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 54.5% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 45.5% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 8DA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 59.1% 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 | 22.1% | 59.1% | 37.0% | 37.9% | 21.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.2% | 32.7% | -28.5% | 44.2% | -11.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 5.8% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 0.6% | -8.1% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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 (92.7%) 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 | 38.3% | 70.8% | 32.5% | 48.4% | 22.4% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 21.9% | -17.9% | 33.6% | -11.7% |
| Fair health | 18% | 5.6% | -12.4% | 12.7% | -7.1% |
| Bad health | 3% | 1.3% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 8DA this area, 4.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 54.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24% | 4.1% | -19.9% | 18.2% | -14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 7.1% | -6.6% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 15.3% | 4.1% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4.7% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 14.1% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.3% | 54.1% | 24.8% | 33.8% | 20.3% |
| Other | 5.3% | 0.6% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.8% | 97% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.9% 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% | 94.9% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 94.9% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 76.7% | 14.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hollin Hey Close was 50.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.5% lower than the Burscough Bridge & Rufford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hollin Hey Close has the 31st highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Burscough Bridge & Rufford and the 162nd lowest crime rate of 328 local areas in West Lancashire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Hollin Hey Close, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Detached, a newly built property | £325,995 | 2021-05-28 | £413,973 |
| 5 Hollin Hey Close, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Detached, a newly built property | £324,995 | 2021-05-07 | £412,704 |
| 8 Hollin Hey Close, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Detached, a newly built property | £257,995 | 2021-04-16 | £328,357 |
| 10 Hollin Hey Close, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Detached, a newly built property | £302,995 | 2021-02-26 | £377,994 |
| 12 Hollin Hey Close, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Detached, a newly built property | £229,995 | 2021-02-26 | £286,924 |
WN8 8DA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 8DA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 105 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorgate Nursery School Moorgate , L39 4RY | 4out of 4 | 5,290 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Park Primary School School Lane , Chapel House WN8 8EH | 3out of 4 | 889 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale Sandy Lane , WN8 8LQ | 4out of 4 | 906 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England/Methodist School Kiln Lane , WN8 8PW | 3out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crow Orchard Primary School School Lane , WN8 8QG | 3out of 4 | 1,863 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Windrows , New Church Farm WN8 8NP | 3out of 4 | 2,075 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 | 1,996 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Engineering College Glenburn Road , WN8 6JW | 3out of 4 | 2,098 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk Academy Wigan Road , L39 2AT | - not rated | 3,939 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk School Wigan Road , L39 2AT | 1out of 4 | 3,956 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 3,156 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Lancashire Community High School School Lane , Chapel House WN8 8EH | 3out of 4 | 820 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury Primary Special School School Lane , Chapel House WN8 8EH | 4out of 4 | 959 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Edge Independent School 69 Ruff Lane , Ormskirk L39 4UL | - not rated | 3,876 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Learn 4 Life School Quarry Bank Community Centre, 364 Ormskirk Road , WN8 9AL | - not rated | 3,974 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edge Hill University St Helen's Road , L39 4QP | - not rated | 4,189 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Sbarro | Newtown Service Station (Bp), Railway Road | 551 yd | |
| The Courtyard Cafe & Kitchen | 116 Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale | 701 yd | |
| Compass Group UK | Asda Distribution Centre, Statham Road | 770 yd | |
| JMO Sports Park | Liverpool Road, Skelmersdale | 1,008 yd | |
| Brothers Bar & Grill | 144 Liverpool Road, Skelmersdale | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wardens Club | 244 Blaguegate Lane, Lathom | 251 yd | |
| Victoria Hotel | 7 Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale | 707 yd | |
| The Market Gate | 43 Westgate, Skelmersdale | 920 yd | |
| The Winchester Skelmersdale Ex-Servi | The Winchester Ex-Servicemens Club, 96 Liverpool Road | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dolphin | 37 Clayton Street, Skelmersdale | 629 yd | |
| Dine-a-Mo | 94 Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale | 734 yd | |
| Only Scrans Deli & Desserts | 32 Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale | 734 yd | |
| Yummies Pizza | 24-26 Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale | 734 yd | |
| Sandy Lane Takeaway | 108 Sandy Lane Centre, Sandy Lane | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Newtown Service Station (Bp), Railway Road | 551 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Skelmersdale Cricket Club Blaguegate Lane | grass pitches | 444 yd |
| Jmo Sports Park Liverpool Road | artificial grass pitch | 732 yd |
| Blaguegate Playing Fields LIVERPOOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 738 yd |
| An Fitness (Closed) Westgate | health and fitness suite | 1,062 yd |
| Uretek Stadium THE ASHLEY TRAVEL STADIUM THE ASHLEY TRAVEL STADIUM SELBY PLACE | grass pitches | 1,069 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.