The WN8 6LJ postcode is in West Lancashire, Lancashire postcode town, within North West, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the WN8 6LJ area, explore the WN8 6LJ Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WN8 6LJ area, visit the WN8 6LJ House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | WN8 |
| Ward | Birch Green |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Skelmersdale Central |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | West Lancashire |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Region | North West |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Liverpool |
| Police Force | Lancashire |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Birch Green |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | West Lancashire |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 1455 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Transitional Eastern European neighbourhood / Constrained renters / Prosperous Towns, while the work-zone classification is Traditional high streets.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Siesta Coffee, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: 110 The Concourse, Southway, Skelmersdale, WN8 6LJ
Rays, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: Stalls 7 To 8 Market Hall, The Concourse, Southway, WN8 6LJ
Aldi Stores Ltd, Supermarkets
Address: 100 The Concourse, Southway, Skelmersdale, WN8 6LJ
The Viking, Pub, NightClub
Address: 57 The Concourse, Southway, Skelmersdale, WN8 6LJ
Womble Inn Ltd, Retailers - Other
Address: 41 The Concourse, Southway, Skelmersdale, WN8 6LJ
Farmfoods Ltd, Retailers - Other
Address: 101 The Concourse, Southway, Skelmersdale, WN8 6LJ
Domino's Pizza, Takeaway Shop
Address: The Atrium Pod, The Concourse, Southway, WN8 6LJ
Murphys Butchers, Retailers - Other
Address: Stall 6 Market Hall, The Concourse, Southway, WN8 6LJ
The Coffee Pot, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: Stall 14 Market Hall, The Concourse, Southway, WN8 6LJ
D & M Deli, Retailers - Other
Address: Stall 9 Market Hall, The Concourse, Southway, WN8 6LJ
The nearest places is Skelmersdale(0.26 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Concourse(0.04 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Upholland(2.00 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(24.56 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delph Side Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WN8 6ED (0.19 mi) | Details |
| St John's Catholic Primary School, SkelmersdalePrimary, Good | 2-11 | WN8 6PF (0.37 mi) | Details |
| Woodlands Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WN8 6QH (0.52 mi) | Details |
| Hillside Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 2-11 | WN8 6DE (0.57 mi) | Details |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 3-11 | WN8 8NP (0.60 mi) | Details |
| Elm Tree Community Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 4-11 | WN8 6SA (0.68 mi) | Details |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | WN8 9AZ (0.78 mi) | Details |
| Cobbs Brow SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 2-11 | WN8 6SU (0.80 mi) | Details |
| Little Digmoor Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WN8 9NF (0.81 mi) | Details |
| Crow Orchard Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WN8 8QG (0.86 mi) | Details |
| Trinity Church of England/Methodist SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | WN8 8PW (0.90 mi) | Details |
| Bishop Martin Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | WN8 9BN (0.98 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is MANOR PRIMARY CARE(0.36 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| manor primary careActivehillside health centre, tanhouse road, tanhouse, skelmersdale, lancashire | 01695736260 | WN8 6DS |
| ashurst primary careActiveashurst health centre, lulworth, ashurst, skelmersdale, lancashire | 01695736110 | WN8 6QS |
The population of WN86LJ is 179 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 38 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1870), Between 35 to 44 (1219), and Between 25 to 34 (1198).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 164 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 12.
Regarding education, 43 adults have No qualifications, while 23 have Level 2.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (221), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (201).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (80), followed by Christian (77).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Routine occupations (44) followed by Never worked and long-term unemployed (27), and Semi-routine occupations (22).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (355), and 157 adults mentioned they are Long-term sick or disabled.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1331) and European Union EU-8 (133).