The WN8 8AT postcode is in West Lancashire, Lancashire postcode town, within North West, England region.
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| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | WN8 |
| Ward | Skelmersdale South |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Skelmersdale West |
| 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 | Skelmersdale South |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | West Lancashire |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 13074 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Hard-Pressed European Settlers / Endeavouring social renters / Prosperous Towns, while the work-zone classification is Public administration and security.
These amenities are located within this Postcode:
Sugar Shack, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: 97 High Street, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8AT
Fortuna Chinese Take Away, Takeaway Shop
Address: 99 High Street, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8AT
Omar's Pizzeria, Takeaway Shop
Address: 113 High Street, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8AT
Baked, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: 97 High Street, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8AT
Spice Balti, Restaurant, Cafe
Address: 113 High Street, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8AT
The nearest places is Pennylands(0.09 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is High Street(0.02 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Rainford(2.15 mi)
The nearest airport is Manchester Airport(25.36 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Church of England/Methodist SchoolPrimary, Good | 2-11 | WN8 8PW (0.33 mi) | Details |
| Kingsbury Primary Special SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 2-11 | WN8 8EH (0.34 mi) | Details |
| Brookfield Park Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WN8 8EH (0.34 mi) | Details |
| West Lancashire Community High SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-19 | WN8 8EH (0.34 mi) | Details |
| St Richard's Catholic Primary School, SkelmersdalePrimary, Outstanding | 3-11 | WN8 8LQ (0.37 mi) | Details |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 3-11 | WN8 8NP (0.47 mi) | Details |
| Crow Orchard Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | WN8 8QG (0.50 mi) | Details |
| Lathom High School : A Technology CollegeSecondary, Good | 11-16 | WN8 6JN (0.99 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is DR A BISARYA(0.38 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| dr a bisaryaActivesandy lane health centre, sandy lane, skelmersdale, lancashire | 01695736191 | WN8 8LA |
| beacon primary careActivebeacon primary care, sandy lane hc, sandy lane, skelmersdale, lancashire | 01695736000 | WN8 8LA |
The population of WN88AT is 331 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 42 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1015), Between 55 to 64 (924), and Between 45 to 54 (872).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 297 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 23.
Regarding education, 69 adults have Does not apply, while 46 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (326), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (226).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (160), followed by Christian (155).
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 (57) followed by Semi-routine occupations (46), and Full-time students (35).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (526), and 261 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1614) and European Union EU-8 (50).