Area Information for Elswick, Skelmersdale, WN8 6BT

Elswick in Skelmersdale is in the North West region of England. The postcode is within the Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of West Lancashire. This page combines information for the address Elswick, Skelmersdale, WN8 6BT, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of WN8 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for WN8 6BT.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority West Lancashire
Ward Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre
Constituency West Lancashire * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region North West
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 26 property sales in Elswick, WN8 6BT since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is terraced houses, with the most common tenure being outright ownership. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Tanhouse), and the Lancashire Constabulary force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Elswick, Skelmersdale, WN8 6BT.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Elswick, Skelmersdale, WN8 6BT is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Elswick, Skelmersdale, WN8 6BT:

Elswick, Skelmersdale, WN8 6BX
Elswick, Skelmersdale, WN8 6BU
Elmstead, Skelmersdale, WN8 6BY
Eskbank, Skelmersdale, WN8 6EQ
Elmstead, Skelmersdale, WN8 6BZ
Elmstead, Skelmersdale, WN8 6DA

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about WN8 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 26 property sales in Elswick since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Elswick, Skelmersdale consists predominantly of terraced housing, which is common in suburban and inner-city areas. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 18
Semi-Detached 23
Terraced 91
Flat (Purpose-Built) 11
Flat (Converted) 1
Total 144
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing tenures, as detailed below. Across the UK, an average of 33% of households were owned outright, 29.7% were mortgaged/shared ownership, 17.5% were social housing, and 19.5% were privately rented at the last census.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 44
Owned with Mortgage 43
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 20
Rented: Other Social 1
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 32
Rented: Other 2
Rent Free 0
Total 142

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 44
Two People 42
Three People 31
Four People 17
Five People 5
Six People 5
Seven People 0
8+ People 1
Total 145

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Elswick, Skelmersdale consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 44
Family Household 90
Other Household 11
Total 145

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 58
Deprived In One Dimension 59
Deprived In Two Dimensions 25
Deprived In Three Dimensions 3
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 145

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in West Lancashire constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 47% male.

Gender
Male 159
Female 181
Total 340

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 21
5-9 21
10-14 17
15-19 16
20-24 25
25-29 30
30-34 25
35-39 16
40-44 14
45-49 33
50-54 27
55-59 12
60-64 23
65-69 18
70-74 23
75-79 10
80-84 8
85+ 2
Total 341

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode WN8 6BT does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 118
Married 111
Separated 1
Divorced 28
Widowed 19
Total 277

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 140
Good 128
Fair 54
Bad 16
Very Bad 1
Total 339

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 42
Apprenticeship 17
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 47
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 61
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 29
No GCSEs or Equivalent 75
Other 7
Total 278

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Elswick, Skelmersdale) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 96% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 326
Mixed Ethnicity 1
Indian 4
Other Asian 6
Black African 2
Black Caribbean 1
Other 1
Total 341

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 298
European Union 28
Rest of Europe 6
Africa 3
Middle East and Asia 6
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 342

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 298
10+ Years 3
5-10 Years 14
2-5 Years 16
Less Than 2 Years 9
Total 340

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to WN8 6BT.

Passport(s) Held
None 56
United Kingdom 245
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 30
Rest of Europe 1
Middle East or Asia 3
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 134
Christian 176
Buddhist 2
Hindu 8
Jewish 0
Muslim 1
Sikh 1
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 21
Total 343

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 113
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 30
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 20
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 3
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 19
Retired 58
Looking After Home or Family 11
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 10
Other 12
Total 278

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 13
Professional Occupations 14
Associate Professional Occupations 19
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 20
Skilled Trades Occupations 27
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 15
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 16
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 13
Elementary Occupations 37
Total 174

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 15
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 39
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 24
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 24
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 33
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 48
Semi-Routine Occupation 53
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 23
Full-time Student 17
Total 276

Elswick, Skelmersdale, WN8 6BT is within the Tanhouse policing neighbourhood, under the Lancashire Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Elswick
Neighbourhood Team Address Tanhouse
Southway
Skelmersdale
Force Website: http://lancashire.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to WN8 6BT. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for WN8 6BT.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Elswick, Skelmersdale, WN8 6BT. The nearest railway station is Upholland, approximately 1.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Upholland 1.6 miles
Rainford 2.3 miles
Orrell 2.6 miles
Appley Bridge 2.9 miles
Gathurst 3 miles
Parbold 3.1 miles
Hoscar 3.8 miles
Pemberton 4.1 miles
Burscough Junction 4.7 miles
Ormskirk 5 miles
Burscough Bridge 5.1 miles
Aughton Park 5.4 miles
Wigan Wallgate 5.4 miles
Wigan North Western 5.4 miles
Garswood 5.6 miles
Town Green 5.7 miles
Bryn 5.8 miles
Headbolt Lane 6 miles
New Lane 6.1 miles
Ince (Manchester) 6.3 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Elswick, Skelmersdale, WN8 6BT. The nearest is Hillside Community Primary School, approximately 340 yards away.

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Elswick, Skelmersdale, WN8 6BT. The nearest is Lathom High School : A Technology College, approximately 1.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Lathom High School : A Technology College 1.5 miles
    
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Engineering College 1.5 miles
    
Maharishi Free School (All Through) 1.8 miles
    
Up Holland High School 2.3 miles
    
St Peter's Catholic High School 2.7 miles
    
Rainford High School 2.8 miles
    
Dean Trust Wigan 3.2 miles
    
Shevington High School 4 miles
    
Ormskirk School 4.4 miles
    
St John Fisher Catholic High School 4.7 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Elswick, Skelmersdale, WN8 6BT. The nearest is Beacon Hillside Practice, approximately 350 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Beacon Hillside Practice 350 yards
Manor Primary Care 350 yards
Excel Primary Care 0.6 miles
Hall Green Surgery 1.1 miles
Ashurst Primary Care 1.2 miles
Excel Primary Care 1.6 miles
Beacon Primary Care 1.7 miles
Dr A Bisarya 1.7 miles
Excel Primary Care 1.7 miles
Billinge Medical Practice (Orrell Branch) 2.5 miles

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Elswick, Skelmersdale, WN8 6BT. The nearest is St Raphael's Orthodontics Limited, approximately 700 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Elswick, Skelmersdale, WN8 6BT. The nearest is Wrightington Hospital, approximately 3.7 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Elswick, Skelmersdale, WN8 6BT. The nearest is Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Skelmersdale, approximately 700 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in WN8 6BT

This postcode has support for superfast broadband at one or more premises. Superfast broadband is generally taken to mean fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 30Mbps plus - more than enough for gaming, video calling, watching video and internet browsing. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 30Mbps+

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Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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