Birkrig is in Skelmersdale and in West Lancashire district.
WN8 9HW is located in the Moorside electoral ward, within the English
Parliamentary constituency of West Lancashire. This postcode has been in use
since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8 9HW and displays a report on the
quality of
life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN8 9HL, WN8 9HY, WN8 9HR, WN8 9HP, WN8 9HH, WN8 9BS, WN8 9HJ, WN8 9HZ, WN8 9BX.
Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2023 |
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176 Birkrig, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2022-02-09 | £110,933 |
178 Birkrig, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-08-27 | £120,379 |
172 Birkrig, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £49,200 | 2010-12-20 | £76,299 |
180 Birkrig, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £89,250 | 2007-12-14 | £127,697 |
182 Birkrig, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Terraced, an established residential building | £31,689 | 2007-10-29 | £44,823 |
Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
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3out of 4 | Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School Birkrig, Digmoor WN8 9BN | 131 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
3out of 4 | St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Blakehall, WN8 9AZ | 509 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
4out of 4 | Moorside Community Primary Academy School Back Lane, Holland Moor WN8 9EA | 709 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
3out of 4 | Little Digmoor Primary School Abbeystead, WN8 9NF | 735 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
4out of 4 | Holland Moor Primary School Cornbrook, WN8 9AG | 1,008 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
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3out of 4 | Up Holland High School Sandbrook Road, Orrell WN5 7AL | 3,193 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
2out of 4 | Lathom High School : A Technology College Glenburn Road, WN8 6JN | 3,647 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
3out of 4 | Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Engineering College Glenburn Road, WN8 6JW | 3,781 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
3out of 4 | Rainford High Technology College Higher Lane, Rainford WA11 8NY | 3,895 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
3out of 4 | St Peter's Catholic High School Howards Lane, Orrell WN5 8NU | 4,376 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
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- not rated | Winstanley College Winstanley Road, Billinge WN5 7XF | 4,505 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
- not rated | St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road, Orrell WN5 0LJ | 4,961 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
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3out of 4 | Maharishi Free School Cobbs Brow Lane, Lathom L40 6JJ | 4,262 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
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3out of 4 | Hope High School Carfield, Clay Brow WN8 9DP | 639 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
- not rated | Learn 4 Life School Quarry Bank Community Centre, 364 Ormskirk Road, WN8 9AL | 759 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
4out of 4 | Elm Tree Community Primary School Elmers Wood Road, Tanhouse WN8 6SA | 1,725 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
4out of 4 | Kingsbury Primary Special School School Lane, Chapel House WN8 8EH | 3,543 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
3out of 4 | West Lancashire Community High School School Lane, Chapel House WN8 8EH | 3,784 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 |
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The Red Dragon | 64-66 Birkrig, Digmoor | 133 yd | |
Christ the Servant Pop In | Christ The Servant Church, Back Lane | 229 yd | |
The Butty Shop | Unit 1, Talbot Court | 614 yd | |
Dine Contract Catering (Canteen) | Walkers Snack Foods Ltd, Pennine Place | 831 yd | |
Skelmersdale Truckstop Ltd | 11 Paddock Road, West Pimbo | 1,013 yd |
Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
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The Polaris | 2A Blakehall, Skelmersdale | 554 yd | |
Up Holland Labour Club | 338 Ormskirk Road, Skelmersdale | 589 yd | |
Hare And Hounds | 242 Ormskirk Road, Skelmersdale | 727 yd | |
The Buffs Community Club | Quarry Bank Social Club, Ormskirk Road | 847 yd |
Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
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Pizza Hot | 70 Birkrig, Digmoor | 133 yd | |
Digmoor Fish Bar | 65 Birleywood, Digmoor | 140 yd | |
Bella Donner | 3 Pikelaw Place, West Pimbo | 463 yd | |
Amigo's | The Highwayman, 211 Blythewood | 724 yd | |
Lennys' Noodles & Chinese Takeaway | The Highwayman, 211 Blythewood | 724 yd |
Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
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Bishop Martin Ce Primary School BIRKRIG | grass pitches | 138 yd |
St Francis Of Assisi Rc Primary School BLAKEHALL | grass pitches | 621 yd |
Hope High School CARFIELD | grass pitches | 628 yd |
Moorside Academy BACK LANE | grass pitches | 643 yd |
Skelmersdale Sports Centre (Closed) Digmoor Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 844 yd |
Holland Moor Primary School CORNBROOK | grass pitches | 961 yd |
Chequer Lane Playing Field CHEQUER LANE | grass pitches | 1,082 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 | 13.3% |
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 | 63.3 Mbit/s |
Average download speed | 57 Mbit/s |
Minimum download speed | 69.26 Mbit/s |
Maximum download speed | 69.26 Mbit/s |
Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.
In 2023, 465 crimes were reported
near Birkrig .
Only 22% of streets in the UK are more dangerous.
This street can be considered not safe.
The most common type of crime was
violence and sexual offences. Crime rate was measured within a 0.5 mile radius of WN8 9HW.
Crime statistics are based on data provided by Home Office through data.police.uk under the
Open Government Licence.
All Crimes | 465 |
Violence And Sexual Offences | 188 |
Anti Social Behaviour | 119 |
Criminal Damage And Arson | 42 |
Burglary | 23 |
Other Theft | 23 |
Public Order | 22 |
Vehicle Crime | 17 |
Other Crime | 10 |
Possession Of Weapons | 9 |
Drugs | 8 |
Robbery | 2 |
Shoplifting | 1 |
Theft From The Person | 1 |
List of latest crimes committed within a 0.5 mile radius of the center of WN8 9HW.
Month | Crime Type | Outcome | Location | Distance |
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2023-12 | Burglary | Unable to prosecute suspect | On or near Carfield | 436 yd |
2023-12 | Other theft | Unable to prosecute suspect | On or near Digmoor Road | 349 yd |
2023-12 | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation | On or near Beechtrees | 450 yd |
2023-12 | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation | On or near Beechtrees | 450 yd |
2023-12 | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation | On or near Beechtrees | 450 yd |
2023-12 | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation | On or near Beechtrees | 450 yd |
2023-12 | Violence and sexual offences | Under investigation | On or near Beechtrees | 450 yd |
2023-12 | Criminal damage and arson | Investigation complete; no suspect identified | On or near Beechtrees | 450 yd |
2023-12 | Criminal damage and arson | Unable to prosecute suspect | On or near Beechtrees | 450 yd |
2023-12 | Criminal damage and arson | Under investigation | On or near Beechtrees | 450 yd |
WN8 9HW area has a high unemployment rate.. According to Census 2021, 4% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in WN8 9HW area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
Full-Time Employee | 96 |
Retired | 35 |
Part-Time Employee | 29 |
Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
Looking after home or family | 18 |
Self-Employed | 16 |
Unemployed | 11 |
Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
Other | 7 |
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
Manufacturing | 20 |
Education | 10 |
Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
Human health and social work activities | 9 |
Transport and storage | 8 |
Other | 6 |
Construction | 6 |
Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
Real estate activities | 4 |
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
Information and communication | 1 |
Female | 189 |
Male | 186 |
Single | 150 |
Married: Opposite sex | 68 |
Married: Same sex | 3 |
Separated | 7 |
Divorced | 29 |
Widowed | 11 |
Very good health | 169 |
Good health | 130 |
Fair health | 45 |
Bad health | 24 |
Very bad health | 8 |
No qualifications | 93 |
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 26 |
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 42 |
Apprenticeship | 18 |
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 36 |
Degree or Similar | 45 |
Other | 7 |
Other Black | 1 |
Mixed White and Asian | 3 |
Mixed White and African | 3 |
Mixed Other | 1 |
White | 357 |
Other | 10 |
United Kingdom | 337 |
European Union | 35 |
The Americas and the Caribbean | 3 |
Born in the UK | 337 |
10+ Years | 7 |
5-10 Years | 17 |
2-5 Years | 11 |
Less than 2 years | 1 |
United Kingdom | 254 |
Portugal | 4 |
Lithuania | 4 |
Poland | 6 |
Romania | 12 |
Other EU countries | 13 |
Central and South America | 2 |
No passport held | 80 |
No religion | 136 |
Christian | 207 |
Muslim | 1 |
Other religion | 1 |
Not answered | 30 |