Birkrig - WN8 9HL
Key Postcode Insights
WN8 9HL is a residential postcode situated on Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8 with 26 addresses.
It ranks as the 485th largest and 159th 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 26 properties: 26 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £113,419
- 10 Year change
- up 62.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £657pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 60.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £118/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 7.0%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WN8 9HL is a residential postcode situated on Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8 with 26 addresses.
It ranks as the 485th largest and 159th 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 26 properties: 26 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £113,419
- 10 Year change
- up 62.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £657pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 60.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £118/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 7.0%/year/yr
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in WN8 9HL sold for £235,000 on 17th January 2024. Since then prices are up an average of 15.0%.
The current average value in the postcode is £113,419.
The WN8 9HL Sales Market has increased by 62.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.5% | £113,419 |
| June 2025 | 4.5% | £108,535 |
| June 2024 | 5.2% | £103,825 |
| June 2023 | 1.9% | £98,649 |
| June 2022 | 12.2% | £96,822 |
| June 2021 | 10.4% | £86,287 |
| June 2020 | 5.3% | £78,189 |
| June 2019 | 3.3% | £74,278 |
| June 2018 | 1.2% | £71,876 |
| June 2017 | 1.5% | £70,994 |
| June 2016 | 4.3% | £69,948 |
| June 2015 | 2.5% | £67,091 |
| June 2014 | 5.3% | £65,462 |
| June 2013 | -2.8% | £62,192 |
| June 2012 | -2.3% | £63,979 |
| June 2011 | -3.1% | £65,475 |
| June 2010 | 0.6% | £67,576 |
| June 2009 | -10.6% | £67,148 |
| June 2008 | -0.2% | £75,119 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £75,306 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £657.
The WN8 9HL Rental Market has increased by 60.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.3% | £657pcm |
| June 2025 | 7.7% | £635pcm |
| June 2024 | 5.3% | £590pcm |
| June 2023 | 11.8% | £560pcm |
| June 2022 | 8.9% | £501pcm |
| June 2021 | 8.8% | £460pcm |
| June 2020 | 0% | £423pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.6% | £422pcm |
| June 2018 | 1.6% | £416pcm |
| June 2017 | -0.3% | £409pcm |
| June 2016 | 4.3% | £410pcm |
| June 2015 | 0.4% | £393pcm |
| June 2014 | 0.9% | £391pcm |
| June 2013 | 0.3% | £388pcm |
| June 2012 | -2.2% | £387pcm |
| June 2011 | 0.8% | £395pcm |
| June 2010 | -0.8% | £392pcm |
| June 2009 | -4.6% | £396pcm |
| June 2008 | 0.3% | £414pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £413pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 17th January 2024 for £235,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 15.0%. The postcode has had a total of 17 sales since 1995.
WN8 9HL has seen 3 sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Jan 2024£235,000 | 4 Bed House25, Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8 9HL25, Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8 9HL
- Sold Sep 2023£110,000 | 4 Bed House25, Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8 9HL25, Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8 9HL
- Sold Jun 2023£92,000 | 3 Bed House17, Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8 9HL17, Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8 9HL
- Sold Nov 2022£115,000 | 3 Bed House7, Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8 9HL7, Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8 9HL
- Sold Jan 2021£72,000 | 3 Bed House45, Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8 9HL45, Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8 9HL
Nearby Postcodes
WN8 9HL is the 485th largest and the 159th most expensive postcode out of the 833 postcodes in the WN8 area.
- WN8 9HJ, Belfield, Skelmersdale, WN8WN8 9HJ38 Addresses|77 m away
- WN8 9HY, Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8WN8 9HY36 Addresses|87 m away
- WN8 9HW, Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8WN8 9HW15 Addresses|87 m away
- WN8 9HH, Belfield, Skelmersdale, WN8WN8 9HH33 Addresses|89 m away
- WN8 9HN, Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8WN8 9HN46 Addresses|94 m away
Property Types
- 18 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 8 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (18)
- Unknown (8)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 18 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (10)
- G (0)
- D (8)
- No EPC (8)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jan 2024£235,000 | 4 Bed House25, Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8 9HL25, Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8 9HL
- Sold Jan 2000£188,000 | 3 Bed House140, Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8 9HY140, Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8 9HY
- Sold Nov 2022£115,000 | 3 Bed House7, Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8 9HL7, Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8 9HL
Schools Nearby
- Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School200 m away
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School600 m away
- Moorside Community Primary Academy School600 m away
- Up Holland High School2.8 km away
- Lathom High School : A Technology College3.5 km away
- Rainford High School3.5 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to WN8 9HL is Upholland station, which is 1.5 kilometres away.
- Upholland|1.5 km away
- Rainford|2.9 km away
- Orrell|3.4 km away
- Gathurst|5.0 km away
