Windrows is in Skelmersdale and in West Lancashire district. WN8 8NW 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 Windrows, Skelmersdale, WN8 8NW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN8 8NP, WN8 8NL, WN8 6EN, WN8 8NY, WN8 8NN, WN8 6ER, WN8 6ES, WN8 8NR, WN8 8NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN8 8NW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.8% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.2% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 32.4% | 38.2% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.3% | 47.1% | -7.2% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 4% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 5.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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% | 41.2% | -9.8% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 39.6% | 11.7% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 12.4% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 5.9% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 18.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.3% | 27.2% | 0.9% | 18.2% | 9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 11.9% | -7.5% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 17.2% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 6.5% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 18.4% | 3.0% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 18.8% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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 | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.8% | 97.5% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
In this area, 91.1% 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 | 96.4% | 91.1% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 6.5% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 91.1% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.6% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.9% | 76.7% | 0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.3% | 13.5% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.7% | 37.2% | -4.5% |
| Christian | 61.1% | 46.2% | 14.9% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windrows was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Old Skelmersdale average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102 Windrows, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-05-30 | £96,839 |
| 122 Windrows, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2023-10-19 | £74,823 |
| 60 Windrows, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2022-08-12 | £86,631 |
| 78 Windrows, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2021-12-17 | £112,349 |
| 76 Windrows, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2019-06-12 | £96,703 |
WN8 8NW 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Windrows , New Church Farm WN8 8NP | 3out of 4 | 47 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crow Orchard Primary School School Lane , WN8 8QG | 3out of 4 | 477 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England/Methodist School Kiln Lane , WN8 8PW | 3out of 4 | 551 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cobbs Brow School Manfield , Ashurst WN8 6SU | 4out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Park Primary School School Lane , Chapel House WN8 8EH | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Community 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 | 1,326 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Engineering College Glenburn Road , WN8 6JW | 3out of 4 | 1,498 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainford High Technology College Higher Lane , Rainford WA11 8NY | 3out of 4 | 5,144 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,405 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsbury Primary Special School School Lane , Chapel House WN8 8EH | 4out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lancashire Community High School School Lane , Chapel House WN8 8EH | 3out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Learn 4 Life School Quarry Bank Community Centre, 364 Ormskirk Road , WN8 9AL | - not rated | 1,929 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Tree Community Primary School Elmers Wood Road , Tanhouse WN8 6SA | 4out of 4 | 2,225 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope High School Carfield , Clay Brow WN8 9DP | 3out of 4 | 3,135 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 Diner / Cafe West | West Lancashire College Skelmersdale Campus, College Way | 528 yd | |
| Cafe (Compass Group) | Asda Stores Ltd, Ingram | 619 yd | |
| Leisure Time | 15A The Concourse, Southway | 878 yd | |
| The Coffee Pot | Stall 14 Market Hall, The Concourse | 878 yd | |
| Bannatyne Fitness Ltd | Bannatynes Health Club, Northway | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Arms | 188 High Street, Skelmersdale | 595 yd | |
| The Miners Peg | Ingram, Birch Green | 633 yd | |
| Tawd Vale Inn | 11 Berry Street, Skelmersdale | 720 yd | |
| The Viking | 57 The Concourse, Southway | 878 yd | |
| The Busy Bee | 2 Tilcroft, Skelmersdale | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panku | Asda Stores Ltd, Ingram | 619 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | Asda, Ingram | 673 yd | |
| Mike's Fish and Chips | 1-3 Woodrow, Skelmersdale | 711 yd | |
| Pizza Palace | 9 Glebe Road, Skelmersdale | 730 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | The Atrium Pod, The Concourse | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Ingram, Birch Green | 633 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 100 The Concourse, Southway | 878 yd | |
| Poundland Ltd | 30-32 The Concourse, Southway | 878 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Lancashire College NORTHWAY CAMPUS NORTHWAY CAMPUS COLLEGE WAY | 548 yd | |
| Skelmersdale College Sports Complex (Closed) Westbank Campus Westbank Campus Yewdale | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 649 yd |
| Activ 8 At Glenburn Sports College (Closed) Yewdale | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 669 yd |
| Nye Bevan Pool SOUTHWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 798 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Skelmersdale) NORTHWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 893 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 | 39.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 49.96 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 49.96 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.