Martins Lane - WN8 9BQ
Key Postcode Insights
WN8 9BQ is a residential postcode situated on Martins Lane, Skelmersdale, WN8 with 8 addresses.
It ranks as the 174th largest and 373rd 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 8 properties: 8 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £165,325
- 10 Year change
- up 55.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £873pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 53.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £190/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.3%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WN8 9BQ is a residential postcode situated on Martins Lane, Skelmersdale, WN8 with 8 addresses.
It ranks as the 174th largest and 373rd 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 8 properties: 8 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £165,325
- 10 Year change
- up 55.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £873pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 53.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £190/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.3%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin WN8 9BQ
- 121 Martins Lane
Unknown
- 123 Martins Lane
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 125 Martins Lane
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 127 Martins Lane
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 173 Martins Lane
3 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in WN8 9BQ sold for £150,000 on 26th September 2025. Since then prices are up an average of 3.0%.
The current average value in the postcode is £165,325.
The WN8 9BQ Sales Market has increased by 55.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.2% | £165,325 |
| June 2025 | 3.6% | £158,701 |
| June 2024 | 5.1% | £153,133 |
| June 2023 | 1.7% | £145,644 |
| June 2022 | 10.7% | £143,242 |
| June 2021 | 9.6% | £129,343 |
| June 2020 | 4.8% | £117,999 |
| June 2019 | 2.8% | £112,645 |
| June 2018 | 1.8% | £109,629 |
| June 2017 | 1.2% | £107,676 |
| June 2016 | 3.8% | £106,390 |
| June 2015 | 2.6% | £102,499 |
| June 2014 | 5.5% | £99,878 |
| June 2013 | -2.8% | £94,654 |
| June 2012 | -1.3% | £97,418 |
| June 2011 | -1.9% | £98,672 |
| June 2010 | 2% | £100,540 |
| June 2009 | -8.9% | £98,528 |
| June 2008 | -0.9% | £108,140 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £109,091 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £873.
The WN8 9BQ Rental Market has increased by 53.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3% | £873pcm |
| June 2025 | 6.9% | £848pcm |
| June 2024 | 5.1% | £794pcm |
| June 2023 | 11.6% | £756pcm |
| June 2022 | 7.5% | £677pcm |
| June 2021 | 8.1% | £629pcm |
| June 2020 | -0.5% | £582pcm |
| June 2019 | 1% | £585pcm |
| June 2018 | 2.2% | £579pcm |
| June 2017 | -0.6% | £567pcm |
| June 2016 | 3.9% | £570pcm |
| June 2015 | 0.5% | £549pcm |
| June 2014 | 1.1% | £546pcm |
| June 2013 | 0.3% | £540pcm |
| June 2012 | -1.3% | £538pcm |
| June 2011 | 2.1% | £545pcm |
| June 2010 | 0.6% | £534pcm |
| June 2009 | -2.7% | £531pcm |
| June 2008 | -0.3% | £545pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £547pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 26th September 2025 for £150,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 3.0%. The postcode has had a total of 16 sales since 1995.
WN8 9BQ has seen 3 sales in the last three years and 1 sale in the last twelve months.
- Sold Sep 2025£150,000 | 3 Bed House175, Martins Lane, Skelmersdale, WN8 9BQ175, Martins Lane, Skelmersdale, WN8 9BQ
- Sold Jun 2025£142,000 | 3 Bed House123, Martins Lane, Skelmersdale, WN8 9BQ123, Martins Lane, Skelmersdale, WN8 9BQ
- Sold Jul 2023£210,000 | 3 Bed House127, Martins Lane, Skelmersdale, WN8 9BQ127, Martins Lane, Skelmersdale, WN8 9BQ
- Sold Oct 2021£138,000 | 3 Bed House123, Martins Lane, Skelmersdale, WN8 9BQ123, Martins Lane, Skelmersdale, WN8 9BQ
- Sold Nov 2020£128,500 | 4 Bed House177, Martins Lane, Skelmersdale, WN8 9BQ177, Martins Lane, Skelmersdale, WN8 9BQ
Nearby Postcodes
WN8 9BQ is the 174th largest and the 373rd most expensive postcode out of the 833 postcodes in the WN8 area.
- WN8 9BG, Newlyn Drive, Skelmersdale, WN8WN8 9BG10 Addresses|34 m away
- WN8 9BH, Blakehall, Skelmersdale, WN8WN8 9BH57 Addresses|83 m away
- WN8 9BD, Whitstone Drive, Skelmersdale, WN8WN8 9BD30 Addresses|84 m away
- WN8 9BE, Nixons Lane, Skelmersdale, WN8WN8 9BE42 Addresses|91 m away
- WN8 9BB, Blakehall, Skelmersdale, WN8WN8 9BB36 Addresses|122 m away
Property Types
- 7 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 1 other address of unknown type
- mid-century house (7)
- Unknown (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 7 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (2)
- G (0)
- D (5)
- No EPC (1)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Mar 2022£287,000 | 4 Bed House154, Martins Lane, Skelmersdale, WN8 9AY154, Martins Lane, Skelmersdale, WN8 9AY
- Sold Jun 2019£275,000 | 4 Bed House154, Martins Lane, Skelmersdale, WN8 9AY154, Martins Lane, Skelmersdale, WN8 9AY
- Sold Jul 2023£210,000 | 3 Bed House127, Martins Lane, Skelmersdale, WN8 9BQ127, Martins Lane, Skelmersdale, WN8 9BQ
Schools Nearby
- Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School200 m away
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School300 m away
- Moorside Community Primary Academy School400 m away
- Up Holland High School2.9 km away
- Lathom High School : A Technology College3.2 km away
- St Peter's Catholic High School3.8 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to WN8 9BQ is Upholland station, which is 1.7 kilometres away.
- Upholland|1.7 km away
- Rainford|3.3 km away
- Orrell|3.4 km away
- Gathurst|4.7 km away
