Pikelaw Place is in Skelmersdale and in West Lancashire district. WN8 9PP is located in the Up Holland electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Lancashire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pikelaw Place, Skelmersdale, WN8 9PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around WN8 9PP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 50.6% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 51.4% | 49.4% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of WN8 9PP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.5% | 31.4% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.7% | 53.8% | -3.9% | 44.2% | 9.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 9.7% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 3.1% | -3.2% | 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 (88.3%) 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 | 47.4% | 61% | 13.6% | 48.4% | 12.6% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 27.3% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 9.9% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 6% | 1.6% | -4.4% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 18% | 12% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 8.9% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 13% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.1% | 5.1% | -3.0% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 17.1% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.2% | 41.6% | 11.4% | 33.8% | 7.8% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.6% | 99% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 98.4% | 97.6% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 97.2% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.9% | 76.7% | 12.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.9% | 37.2% | -11.3% |
| Christian | 67.2% | 46.2% | 21.0% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pikelaw Place was 119.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.0% higher than the Up Holland average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Pikelaw Place has the 5th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Up Holland and the 60th highest crime rate of 328 local areas in West Lancashire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Pikelaw Place, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £4,100,000 | 2024-07-01 | £4,298,764 |
| 1 Pikelaw Place, Skelmersdale, Lancashire Other, an established residential building | £2,610,000 | 2017-11-10 | £3,205,824 |
WN8 9PP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 175 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Digmoor Primary School Abbeystead , WN8 9NF | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School Birkrig , Digmoor WN8 9BN | 3out of 4 | 727 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Blakehall , WN8 9AZ | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside Community Primary Academy School Back Lane , Holland Moor WN8 9EA | 4out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Delph Side Community Primary School Eskdale , Tanhouse WN8 6ED | 3out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainford High Technology College Higher Lane , Rainford WA11 8NY | 3out of 4 | 3,333 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Up Holland High School Sandbrook Road , Orrell WN5 7AL | 3out of 4 | 3,475 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lathom High School : A Technology College Glenburn Road , WN8 6JN | 2out of 4 | 3,793 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Engineering College Glenburn Road , WN8 6JW | 3out of 4 | 3,943 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic High School Howards Lane , Orrell WN5 8NU | 3out of 4 | 4,839 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winstanley College Winstanley Road , Billinge WN5 7XF | - not rated | 4,748 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 | 4,553 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope High School Carfield , Clay Brow WN8 9DP | 3out of 4 | 1,000 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 | 1,180 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elm Tree Community Primary School Elmers Wood Road , Tanhouse WN8 6SA | 4out of 4 | 2,248 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsbury Primary Special School School Lane , Chapel House WN8 8EH | 4out of 4 | 3,466 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Lancashire Community High School School Lane , Chapel House WN8 8EH | 3out of 4 | 3,727 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dine Contract Catering (Canteen) | Walkers Snack Foods Ltd, Pennine Place | 376 yd | |
| Skelmersdale Truckstop Ltd | 11 Paddock Road, West Pimbo | 415 yd | |
| The Red Dragon | 64-66 Birkrig, Digmoor | 656 yd | |
| Christ the Servant Pop In | Christ The Servant Church, Back Lane | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Polaris | 2A Blakehall, Skelmersdale | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Donner | 3 Pikelaw Place, West Pimbo | 170 yd | |
| Pizza Hot | 70 Birkrig, Digmoor | 656 yd | |
| Digmoor Fish Bar | 65 Birleywood, Digmoor | 694 yd | |
| Amigo's | The Highwayman, 211 Blythewood | 1,093 yd | |
| Lennys' Noodles & Chinese Takeaway | The Highwayman, 211 Blythewood | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Martin Ce Primary School BIRKRIG | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| Hope High School CARFIELD | grass pitches | 1,003 yd |
| Skelmersdale Sports Centre (Closed) Digmoor Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,008 yd |
| St Francis Of Assisi Rc Primary School BLAKEHALL | grass pitches | 1,088 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.