Crossfield Road is in Skelmersdale and in West Lancashire district. WN8 9NQ is located in the Skelmersdale South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Lancashire. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Crossfield Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 9NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: WN8 9NR, WN8 9NS, WN8 9NT, WN8 9NP, WN8 9NG, WN8 9JZ, WN8 9NH, WN8 9JW, WN8 9JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN8 9NQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.3% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.7% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around WN8 9NQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38% | 48.8% | 10.8% | 37.9% | 10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.1% | 36.2% | -10.9% | 44.2% | -8.0% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 8.7% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49% | 48% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 37.7% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 9.9% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 3.6% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 14% | 13.8% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 14.6% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 17% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.9% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 19.8% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 26.1% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -7.7% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.5% | 99.7% | 3.2% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 98.1% | 94.4% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 5% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 95% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.7% | 76.7% | 11.0% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.1% | 37.2% | 2.9% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crossfield Road was 90.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.3% lower than the Skelmersdale South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Crossfield Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Skelmersdale South and the 88th highest crime rate of 328 local areas in West Lancashire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% 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 Crossfield Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2024-07-29 | £203,416 |
| 4 Crossfield Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-05-17 | £298,665 |
| 42 Crossfield Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-01-13 | £283,500 |
| 36 Crossfield Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £289,999 | 2022-11-28 | £324,959 |
| 9 Crossfield Road, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-09-24 | £311,196 |
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delph Side Community Primary School Eskdale , Tanhouse WN8 6ED | 3out of 4 | 278 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Digmoor Primary School Abbeystead , WN8 9NF | 3out of 4 | 684 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Blakehall , WN8 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 715 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillside Community Primary School Egerton , Tanhouse WN8 6DE | 4out of 4 | 842 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School Birkrig , Digmoor WN8 9BN | 3out of 4 | 1,059 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 | 2,570 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Engineering College Glenburn Road , WN8 6JW | 3out of 4 | 2,709 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Up Holland High School Sandbrook Road , Orrell WN5 7AL | 3out of 4 | 4,187 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainford High Technology College Higher Lane , Rainford WA11 8NY | 3out of 4 | 4,418 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic High School Howards Lane , Orrell WN5 8NU | 3out of 4 | 5,113 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Rigby RC Sixth Form College Gathurst Road , Orrell WN5 0LJ | - not rated | 5,427 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,280 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learn 4 Life School Quarry Bank Community Centre, 364 Ormskirk Road , WN8 9AL | - not rated | 530 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Tree Community Primary School Elmers Wood Road , Tanhouse WN8 6SA | 4out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope High School Carfield , Clay Brow WN8 9DP | 3out of 4 | 1,695 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury Primary Special School School Lane , Chapel House WN8 8EH | 4out of 4 | 2,518 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lancashire Community High School School Lane , Chapel House WN8 8EH | 3out of 4 | 2,742 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twinkle House Cafe | Unit 2, Gorsey Place | 520 yd | |
| Rays | Stalls 7 To 8 Market Hall, The Concourse | 794 yd | |
| The Coffee House | 33 The Concourse, Southway | 795 yd | |
| Siesta Coffee | 110 The Concourse, Southway | 795 yd | |
| The Coffee Pot | Stall 14 Market Hall, The Concourse | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grimshaw Lane Inn | 373 Ormskirk Road, Skelmersdale | 133 yd | |
| The Buffs Community Club | Quarry Bank Social Club, Ormskirk Road | 364 yd | |
| The Polaris | 2A Blakehall, Skelmersdale | 712 yd | |
| The Viking | 57 The Concourse, Southway | 813 yd | |
| The Elmridge Arms | 1 Elmridge, Tanhouse | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Kitchen | 387 Ormskirk Road, Skelmersdale | 133 yd | |
| Amigo's | The Highwayman, 211 Blythewood | 450 yd | |
| Lennys' Noodles & Chinese Takeaway | The Highwayman, 211 Blythewood | 450 yd | |
| Mama Pasta & Treats | The Highwayman, 211 Blythewood | 450 yd | |
| Kfc Drive Through Restaurant | Southway, Skelmersdale | 747 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 100 The Concourse, Southway | 813 yd | |
| Poundland Ltd | 30-32 The Concourse, Southway | 813 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Skelmersdale Sports Centre (Closed) Digmoor Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 267 yd |
| St Francis Of Assisi Rc Primary School BLAKEHALL | grass pitches | 655 yd |
| Activ 8 At Glenburn Sports College (Closed) Yewdale | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 784 yd |
| Nye Bevan Pool SOUTHWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 913 yd |
| Bishop Martin Ce Primary School BIRKRIG | grass pitches | 972 yd |
| Skelmersdale College Sports Complex (Closed) Westbank Campus Westbank Campus Yewdale | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,031 yd |
| St John'S Catholic Primary School (Skelmersdale) FLAMSTEAD | grass pitches | 1,066 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 | 66.7% |
| 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 | 60.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.83 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.83 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 25.62 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.