Taylor Street is in Skelmersdale and in West Lancashire district. WN8 8TS is located in the Rural South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Lancashire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Taylor Street, Skelmersdale, WN8 8TS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN8 8TR, WN8 8TP, WN8 8TU, WN8 8TL, WN8 8JQ, WN8 8JJ, WN8 8JX, WN8 8JL, WN8 8LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding WN8 8TS is primarily male, with 54.5% of the population 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 | 49.4% | 45.5% | -3.9% | 51.0% | -5.5% |
| Male | 50.6% | 54.5% | 3.9% | 49.0% | 5.5% |
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 | 35.9% | 35.5% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.1% | 46.4% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.9% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 9.5% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 6.6% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.1% | 42.4% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 35.1% | -2.1% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 16.9% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 4.8% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 0.9% | -2.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.2% | 21.3% | -6.9% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 10% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 12.3% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.2% | 8.5% | -0.7% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 19.4% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 23.7% | 6.7% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 7.3% | 4.7% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.2% | 94.4% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 98.3% | 93.9% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 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 | 98.3% | 93.1% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.9% | 37.2% | -6.3% |
| Christian | 53.6% | 46.2% | 7.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 11.6% | 6.0% | 5.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Taylor Street was 36.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.1% lower than the Old Skelmersdale average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Taylor Street has the 9th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Old Skelmersdale and the 118th lowest crime rate of 328 local areas in West Lancashire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Taylor Street, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2024-10-30 | £66,347 |
| 3 Taylor Street, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2024-07-26 | £75,532 |
| 11 Taylor Street, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2023-07-07 | £107,289 |
| 4 Taylor Street, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £86,500 | 2022-11-25 | £97,749 |
| 2 Taylor Street, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2021-10-01 | £91,509 |
WN8 8TS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 4out of 4 | 469 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Park Primary School School Lane , Chapel House WN8 8EH | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England/Methodist School Kiln Lane , WN8 8PW | 3out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crow Orchard Primary School School Lane , WN8 8QG | 3out of 4 | 1,635 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School Windrows , New Church Farm WN8 8NP | 3out of 4 | 1,769 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 | 1,962 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Engineering College Glenburn Road , WN8 6JW | 3out of 4 | 2,093 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk Academy Wigan Road , L39 2AT | - not rated | 4,343 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormskirk School Wigan Road , L39 2AT | 1out of 4 | 4,360 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 | 3,195 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 | 691 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lancashire Community High School School Lane , Chapel House WN8 8EH | 3out of 4 | 693 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 | 3,606 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Tree Community Primary School Elmers Wood Road , Tanhouse WN8 6SA | 4out of 4 | 3,996 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wood Edge Independent School 69 Ruff Lane , Ormskirk L39 4UL | - not rated | 4,248 yd | Other independent 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 | 168 yd | |
| The Courtyard Cafe & Kitchen | 116 Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale | 310 yd | |
| JMO Sports Park | Liverpool Road, Skelmersdale | 617 yd | |
| Brothers Bar & Grill | 144 Liverpool Road, Skelmersdale | 618 yd | |
| ERooms | 14-16 Westgate, Skelmersdale | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Hotel | 7 Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale | 314 yd | |
| Wardens Club | 244 Blaguegate Lane, Lathom | 387 yd | |
| The Market Gate | 43 Westgate, Skelmersdale | 499 yd | |
| The Winchester Skelmersdale Ex-Servi | The Winchester Ex-Servicemens Club, 96 Liverpool Road | 618 yd | |
| The Busy Bee | 2 Tilcroft, Skelmersdale | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dine-a-Mo | 94 Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale | 315 yd | |
| Only Scrans Deli & Desserts | 32 Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale | 315 yd | |
| Yummies Pizza | 24-26 Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale | 315 yd | |
| Sandy Lane Takeaway | 108 Sandy Lane Centre, Sandy Lane | 315 yd | |
| The Dolphin | 37 Clayton Street, Skelmersdale | 374 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Newtown Service Station (Bp), Railway Road | 168 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jmo Sports Park Liverpool Road | artificial grass pitch | 288 yd |
| Blaguegate Playing Fields LIVERPOOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 317 yd |
| An Fitness (Closed) Westgate | health and fitness suite | 615 yd |
| Skelmersdale Cricket Club Blaguegate Lane | grass pitches | 807 yd |
| Liverpool Road Playing Fields DERBY ROAD | grass pitches | 877 yd |
| Uretek Stadium THE ASHLEY TRAVEL STADIUM THE ASHLEY TRAVEL STADIUM SELBY PLACE | grass pitches | 1,067 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 | 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 | 52.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.03 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.03 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.