Birkrig - WN8 9HN
Key Postcode Insights
WN8 9HN is a residential postcode situated on Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8 with 46 addresses.
It ranks as the 679th largest and 44th most expensive of the 833 postcodes in the WN8 area. The most common property type is a mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 46 properties: 46 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £70,927
- 10 Year change
- up 38.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £476pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 36.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £158/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 8.1%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WN8 9HN is a residential postcode situated on Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8 with 46 addresses.
It ranks as the 679th largest and 44th most expensive of the 833 postcodes in the WN8 area. The most common property type is a mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 46 properties: 46 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £70,927
- 10 Year change
- up 38.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £476pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 36.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £158/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 8.1%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin WN8 9HN
- 53 Birkrig
2 Bed Mid-century Flat
- 55 Birkrig
2 Bed Mid-century Flat
- 57 Birkrig
2 Bed Mid-century Flat
- 59 Birkrig
2 Bed Mid-century Flat
- 61 Birkrig
2 Bed Mid-century Flat
Sales Market Trends
The current average value in the postcode is £70,927.
The WN8 9HN Sales Market has increased by 38.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.9% | £70,927 |
| June 2025 | 1.7% | £68,291 |
| June 2024 | 6.1% | £67,176 |
| June 2023 | -0.6% | £63,335 |
| June 2022 | 8.5% | £63,714 |
| June 2021 | 7.2% | £58,709 |
| June 2020 | 3.9% | £54,752 |
| June 2019 | 1.6% | £52,678 |
| June 2018 | 0.2% | £51,846 |
| June 2017 | 1% | £51,729 |
| June 2016 | 1.7% | £51,209 |
| June 2015 | 2.8% | £50,347 |
| June 2014 | 4.2% | £48,967 |
| June 2013 | -4.5% | £47,011 |
| June 2012 | -1.5% | £49,216 |
| June 2011 | -2.8% | £49,989 |
| June 2010 | -1.8% | £51,449 |
| June 2009 | -10.8% | £52,368 |
| June 2008 | -3.1% | £58,679 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £60,526 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £476.
The WN8 9HN Rental Market has increased by 36.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.6% | £476pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.9% | £464pcm |
| June 2024 | 5.8% | £442pcm |
| June 2023 | 9.2% | £418pcm |
| June 2022 | 5.4% | £383pcm |
| June 2021 | 5.7% | £363pcm |
| June 2020 | -1.3% | £344pcm |
| June 2019 | -0.2% | £348pcm |
| June 2018 | 0.6% | £349pcm |
| June 2017 | -0.8% | £347pcm |
| June 2016 | 1.8% | £350pcm |
| June 2015 | 0.7% | £343pcm |
| June 2014 | -0.2% | £341pcm |
| June 2013 | -1.3% | £342pcm |
| June 2012 | -1.6% | £346pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.1% | £352pcm |
| June 2010 | -3.2% | £348pcm |
| June 2009 | -4.7% | £360pcm |
| June 2008 | -2.6% | £377pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £387pcm |
Nearby Postcodes
WN8 9HN is the 679th largest and the 44th most expensive postcode out of the 833 postcodes in the WN8 area.
- WN8 9HT, Beechwood Court, Skelmersdale, WN8WN8 9HT42 Addresses|60 m away
- WN8 9HH, Belfield, Skelmersdale, WN8WN8 9HH33 Addresses|76 m away
- WN8 9HW, Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8WN8 9HW15 Addresses|84 m away
- WN8 9HL, Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8WN8 9HL26 Addresses|94 m away
- WN8 9HJ, Belfield, Skelmersdale, WN8WN8 9HJ38 Addresses|131 m away
Property Types
- 46 mid-century flats built between 1936 and 1979
- mid-century flat (46)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 46 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (27)
- G (0)
- D (19)
- No EPC (0)
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 School100 m away
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School500 m away
- Moorside Community Primary Academy School600 m away
- Up Holland High School2.9 km away
- Lathom High School : A Technology College3.4 km away
- Rainford High School3.5 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to WN8 9HN is Upholland station, which is 1.6 kilometres away.
- Upholland|1.6 km away
- Rainford|2.9 km away
- Orrell|3.5 km away
- Gathurst|5.0 km away
