Turnberry is in Skelmersdale and in West Lancashire district. WN8 8EQ is located in the Old Skelmersdale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Lancashire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Turnberry, Skelmersdale, WN8 8EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN8 8EG, WN8 8HU, WN8 8JD, WN8 8JL, WN8 8JB, WN8 8JA, WN8 8JJ, WN8 8HZ, WN8 8HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding WN8 8EQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 52.3% | 49.1% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 47.7% | 50.9% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 29.4% | 34.8% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.3% | 42.1% | -15.2% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6% | 11.7% | 5.7% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 9% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 | 46.6% | 40.8% | -5.8% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 36.7% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 15.3% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 4% | 6.1% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 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.
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 22.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.4% | 19.6% | -3.8% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 13.3% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 14% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 9.3% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 16.6% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.8% | 22.9% | 0.1% | 33.8% | -10.9% |
| Other | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.9% | 99.1% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 97.3% | 95.4% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 95.7% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.1% | 37.2% | -4.1% |
| Christian | 64.2% | 46.2% | 18.0% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Turnberry was 93.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.7% lower than the Old Skelmersdale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Turnberry has the 27th highest crime rate of 69 local areas in Old Skelmersdale and the 75th highest crime rate of 323 local areas in West Lancashire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 40.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Turnberry, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2026-03-25 | £200,000 |
| 84 Turnberry, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2026-01-29 | £215,312 |
| 24 Turnberry, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £201,500 | 2025-08-27 | £207,791 |
| 26 Turnberry, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-06-21 | £255,408 |
| 76 Turnberry, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-06-30 | £181,156 |
WN8 8EQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 128 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 28 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Park Primary School School Lane , Chapel House WN8 8EH | 2out of 4 | 304 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skelmersdale Brookfield Community Primary School School Lane , WN8 8EH | - not rated | 389 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale Sandy Lane , WN8 8LQ | - not rated | 603 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Skelmersdale Park Primary School Barnes Road , Whitburn WN8 8HN | - not rated | 854 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England/Methodist School Kiln Lane , WN8 8PW | 3out of 4 | 958 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tawd Vale High School Glenburn Road , WN8 6JN | - not rated | 1,495 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lathom High School : A Technology College Glenburn Road , WN8 6JN | 3out of 4 | 1,495 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thoma's the Apostle RC High School Glenburn Road , WN8 6JW | - not rated | 1,622 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School Glenburn Road , WN8 6JW | - not rated | 1,622 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenburn Sports College Yewdale , Southway WN8 6JB | - not rated | 2,270 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 | 2,023 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Skelmersdale College Westbank Campus , Yewdale WN8 6JA | - not rated | 2,380 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 | 2,722 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 | 239 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury School School Lane , Chapel House WN8 8EH | - not rated | 389 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury Primary Special School School Lane , Chapel House WN8 8EH | 4out of 4 | 389 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Black Moss School School Lane , Chapel House WN8 8EH | - not rated | 466 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashurst School School Lane , WN8 8EH | - not rated | 466 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Sbarro | Newtown Service Station (Bp), Railway Road | 356 yd | |
| The Courtyard Cafe & Kitchen | 116 Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale | 422 yd | |
| Compass Group UK | Asda Distribution Centre, Statham Road | 692 yd | |
| ERooms | 14-16 Westgate, Skelmersdale | 913 yd | |
| The Cheeky Chicks | 14-16 Westgate, Skelmersdale | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Hotel | 7 Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale | 426 yd | |
| The Market Gate | 43 Westgate, Skelmersdale | 626 yd | |
| Wardens Club | 244 Blaguegate Lane, Lathom | 639 yd | |
| The Busy Bee | 2 Tilcroft, Skelmersdale | 650 yd | |
| The Winchester Skelmersdale Ex-Servi | The Winchester Ex-Servicemens Club, 96 Liverpool Road | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dolphin | 37 Clayton Street, Skelmersdale | 229 yd | |
| Dine-a-Mo | 94 Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale | 487 yd | |
| Only Scrans Deli & Desserts | 32 Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale | 487 yd | |
| Yummies Pizza | 24-26 Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale | 487 yd | |
| Sandy Lane Takeaway | 108 Sandy Lane Centre, Sandy Lane | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Newtown Service Station (Bp), Railway Road | 356 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Uretek Stadium THE ASHLEY TRAVEL STADIUM THE ASHLEY TRAVEL STADIUM SELBY PLACE | grass pitches | 642 yd |
| Jmo Sports Park Liverpool Road | artificial grass pitch | 659 yd |
| Blaguegate Playing Fields LIVERPOOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 722 yd |
| An Fitness (Closed) Westgate | health and fitness suite | 834 yd |
| Skelmersdale Cricket Club Blaguegate Lane | grass pitches | 937 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 | 48 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.