Berry Street, Skelmersdale, WN8 8QZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN8 8QZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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	52.7%	53.6%	0.9%	51.0%	2.6%
Male	47.3%	46.4%	-0.9%	49.0%	-2.6%

Partnership Status

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	18.8%	22.6%	3.8%	37.9%	-15.3%
Married: Opposite sex	58%	47%	-11.0%	44.2%	2.8%
Separated	2%	2.2%	0.2%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	8.8%	11.7%	2.9%	9.1%	2.6%
Widowed	12.4%	16.5%	4.1%	6.1%	10.4%

Health

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	37.6%	32%	-5.6%	48.4%	-16.4%
Good health	31.2%	37.2%	6.0%	33.6%	3.6%
Fair health	21.5%	16.4%	-5.1%	12.7%	3.7%
Bad health	7.2%	10.4%	3.2%	4.0%	6.4%
Very bad health	2.5%	4%	1.5%	1.2%	2.8%

Education and Qualifications

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 8QZ this area, 30.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 16.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	32%	30.3%	-1.7%	18.2%	12.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.2%	12.3%	-2.9%	9.6%	2.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.4%	12.7%	-1.7%	13.4%	-0.7%
Apprenticeship	6%	6.1%	0.1%	5.3%	0.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.8%	19.7%	6.9%	16.9%	2.8%
Degree or Similar	11.6%	16.7%	5.1%	33.8%	-17.1%
Other	8%	2.2%	-5.8%	2.8%	-0.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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 Caribbean	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.9%	0.7%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	100%	98%	-2.0%	81.4%	16.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.8% 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	98.9%	98.8%	-0.1%	83.2%	15.6%
European Union	0.7%	0.8%	0.1%	6.1%	-5.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.6%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.8%	98.8%	1.0%	83.2%	15.6%
10+ Years	0%	1.2%	1.2%	9.8%	-8.6%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.9%
Less than 2 years	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.8%	76.7%	10.1%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
No passport held	12.8%	13.5%	-0.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	18.4%	37.2%	-18.8%
Christian	78.8%	46.2%	32.6%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	2.4%	6.0%	-3.6%

Safety

Is Berry Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Berry Street was 61.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.7% lower than the Old Skelmersdale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Berry Street has the 20th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Old Skelmersdale and the 138th highest crime rate of 328 local areas in West Lancashire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£41,500

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in WN8 8QZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Berry Street are based on 34 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for West Lancashire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Berry Street, Skelmersdale, WN8 8QZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for WN8 8QZ

Average Price
£207,057

Semi-Detached
£188,023

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£268,320

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£124,994

Estimated Average Property Prices for Berry Street

Average Price
£217,178

Semi-Detached
£194,280

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£278,382

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£131,805

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Berry Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
44 Berry Street, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£201,000	2025-02-28	£209,200
16 Berry Street, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£154,000	2024-07-05	£166,628
44 Berry Street, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£159,950	2023-06-23	£179,846
36 Berry Street, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£360,000	2022-09-06	£404,198
42 Berry Street, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2022-01-24	£209,771

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for WN8 8QZ

Employment

WN8 8QZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in WN8 8QZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 48% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	109
Full-Time Employee	63
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	11
Looking after home or family	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Student (economically inactive)	3
Unemployed	1
Other	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Manufacturing	23
Human health and social work activities	17
Education	13
Construction	10
Transport and storage	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Financial and insurance activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Information and communication	3
Other	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Crow Orchard Primary School School Lane , WN8 8QG	3out of 4	261 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Church of England/Methodist School Kiln Lane , WN8 8PW	3out of 4	464 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Windrows , New Church Farm WN8 8NP	3out of 4	678 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brookfield Park Primary School School Lane , Chapel House WN8 8EH	3out of 4	827 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cobbs Brow School Manfield , Ashurst WN8 6SU	4out of 4	954 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	705 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Engineering College Glenburn Road , WN8 6JW	3out of 4	884 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ormskirk Academy Wigan Road , L39 2AT	- not rated	5,434 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Ormskirk School Wigan Road , L39 2AT	1out of 4	5,451 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Maharishi Free School Cobbs Brow Lane , Lathom L40 6JJ	3out of 4	1,939 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	812 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
West Lancashire Community High School School Lane , Chapel House WN8 8EH	3out of 4	853 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	2,577 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Elm Tree Community Primary School Elmers Wood Road , Tanhouse WN8 6SA	4out of 4	2,664 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hope High School Carfield , Clay Brow WN8 9DP	3out of 4	3,817 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Diner / Cafe West	West Lancashire College Skelmersdale Campus, College Way	833 yd
Cafe (Compass Group)	Asda Stores Ltd, Ingram	1,041 yd
Sugar Shack	97 High Street, Skelmersdale	1,049 yd
Baked	97 High Street, Skelmersdale	1,049 yd
Tonys Pizza and Grill	97 High Street, Skelmersdale	1,049 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tawd Vale Inn	11 Berry Street, Skelmersdale	2 yd
The Busy Bee	2 Tilcroft, Skelmersdale	619 yd
Derby Arms	188 High Street, Skelmersdale	850 yd
The Miners Peg	Ingram, Birch Green	951 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mike's Fish and Chips	1-3 Woodrow, Skelmersdale	955 yd
Panku	Asda Stores Ltd, Ingram	1,041 yd
Fortuna Chinese Take Away	99 High Street, Skelmersdale	1,049 yd
Omar's Pizzeria	113 High Street, Skelmersdale	1,049 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Asda Stores Ltd	Ingram, Birch Green		951 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Lathom High School : A Technology College GLENBURN ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	723 yd
Uretek Stadium THE ASHLEY TRAVEL STADIUM THE ASHLEY TRAVEL STADIUM SELBY PLACE	grass pitches	737 yd
Our Lady Queen Of Peace Catholic Engineering College GLENBURN ROAD	grass pitches	905 yd
West Lancashire College NORTHWAY CAMPUS NORTHWAY CAMPUS COLLEGE WAY		908 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	40 Mbit/s
Average download speed	49.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.