Tongbarn - WN8 8EL
Key Postcode Insights
WN8 8EL is a residential postcode situated on Tongbarn, Skelmersdale, WN8 with 66 addresses.
It ranks as the 795th largest and 202nd most expensive of the 833 postcodes in the WN8 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 66 properties: 66 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £122,552
- 10 Year change
- up 53.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £710pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 51.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £130/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 7.0%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WN8 8EL is a residential postcode situated on Tongbarn, Skelmersdale, WN8 with 66 addresses.
It ranks as the 795th largest and 202nd most expensive of the 833 postcodes in the WN8 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 66 properties: 66 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £122,552
- 10 Year change
- up 53.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £710pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 51.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £130/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 7.0%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin WN8 8EL
- 2 Tongbarn
Unknown
- 4 Tongbarn
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 6 Tongbarn
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 8 Tongbarn
4 Bed House
- 10 Tongbarn
3 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in WN8 8EL sold for £110,000 on 12th December 2025. Since then prices are up an average of 2.4%.
The current average value in the postcode is £122,552.
The WN8 8EL Sales Market has increased by 53.6% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.1% | £122,552 |
| June 2025 | 3.3% | £117,772 |
| June 2024 | 5.1% | £113,963 |
| June 2023 | 1.6% | £108,464 |
| June 2022 | 10.4% | £106,791 |
| June 2021 | 9.3% | £96,766 |
| June 2020 | 4.7% | £88,552 |
| June 2019 | 2.6% | £84,581 |
| June 2018 | 2.1% | £82,459 |
| June 2017 | 1.2% | £80,740 |
| June 2016 | 3.6% | £79,809 |
| June 2015 | 2.7% | £77,068 |
| June 2014 | 5.6% | £75,038 |
| June 2013 | -2.8% | £71,049 |
| June 2012 | -0.9% | £73,115 |
| June 2011 | -1.8% | £73,812 |
| June 2010 | 2.2% | £75,165 |
| June 2009 | -8.4% | £73,561 |
| June 2008 | -0.8% | £80,301 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £80,969 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £710.
The WN8 8EL Rental Market has increased by 51.0% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.9% | £710pcm |
| June 2025 | 6.8% | £690pcm |
| June 2024 | 4.8% | £647pcm |
| June 2023 | 11.6% | £617pcm |
| June 2022 | 7.2% | £553pcm |
| June 2021 | 7.7% | £516pcm |
| June 2020 | -0.6% | £479pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.8% | £482pcm |
| June 2018 | 2.4% | £478pcm |
| June 2017 | -0.7% | £467pcm |
| June 2016 | 3.8% | £470pcm |
| June 2015 | 0.7% | £453pcm |
| June 2014 | 1.1% | £450pcm |
| June 2013 | 0.4% | £445pcm |
| June 2012 | -1.1% | £443pcm |
| June 2011 | 2.2% | £448pcm |
| June 2010 | 0.8% | £438pcm |
| June 2009 | -2.2% | £435pcm |
| June 2008 | -0.5% | £445pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £447pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 12th December 2025 for £110,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 2.4%. The postcode has had a total of 66 sales since 1995.
WN8 8EL has seen 9 sales in the last three years and 3 sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Dec 2025£110,000 | 3 Bed House127, Tongbarn, Skelmersdale, WN8 8EL127, Tongbarn, Skelmersdale, WN8 8EL
- Sold Oct 2025£92,000 | 3 Bed House18, Tongbarn, Skelmersdale, WN8 8EL18, Tongbarn, Skelmersdale, WN8 8EL
- Sold Sep 2025£107,500 | 3 Bed House72, Tongbarn, Skelmersdale, WN8 8EL72, Tongbarn, Skelmersdale, WN8 8EL
- Sold Oct 2024£135,000 | 3 Bed House96, Tongbarn, Skelmersdale, WN8 8EL96, Tongbarn, Skelmersdale, WN8 8EL
- Sold Oct 2023£135,000 | 3 Bed House110, Tongbarn, Skelmersdale, WN8 8EL110, Tongbarn, Skelmersdale, WN8 8EL
Nearby Postcodes
WN8 8EL is the 795th largest and the 202nd most expensive postcode out of the 833 postcodes in the WN8 area.
- WN8 8EJ, Tongbarn, Skelmersdale, WN8WN8 8EJ63 Addresses|98 m away
- WN8 8PQ, Tilcroft, Skelmersdale, WN8WN8 8PQ22 Addresses|103 m away
- WN8 8EN, School Lane, Chapel House, Skelmersdale, WN8WN8 8EN22 Addresses|156 m away
- WN8 8PF, Tintagel, Skelmersdale, WN8WN8 8PF76 Addresses|162 m away
- WN8 8PE, Tintagel, Skelmersdale, WN8WN8 8PE52 Addresses|168 m away
Property Types
- 41 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 4 houses of an unknown age
- 21 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (41)
- house (4)
- Unknown (21)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 42 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (2)
- F (0)
- C (20)
- G (0)
- D (19)
- No EPC (24)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Oct 2025£140,000 | 3 Bed House123, Tongbarn, Skelmersdale, WN8 8EJ123, Tongbarn, Skelmersdale, WN8 8EJ
- Sold Jul 2024£135,000 | 3 Bed House13, Tongbarn, Skelmersdale, WN8 8EJ13, Tongbarn, Skelmersdale, WN8 8EJ
- Sold Oct 2024£135,000 | 3 Bed House96, Tongbarn, Skelmersdale, WN8 8EL96, Tongbarn, Skelmersdale, WN8 8EL
Schools Nearby
- Brookfield Park Primary School200 m away
- Trinity Church of England/Methodist School400 m away
- St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale600 m away
- Lathom High School : A Technology College1.1 km away
- Ormskirk School4.6 km away
- Rainford High School5.1 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to WN8 8EL is Rainford station, which is 4.1 kilometres away.
- Rainford|4.1 km away
- Parbold|4.6 km away
- Upholland|4.8 km away
- Hoscar|4.9 km away
