Birkrig - WN8 9HY
Key Postcode Insights
WN8 9HY is a residential postcode situated on Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8 with 36 addresses.
It ranks as the 571st largest and 150th 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 36 properties: 35 houses and 1 flat.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £106,934
- 10 Year change
- up 54.8%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £619pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 52.9%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £113/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.9%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WN8 9HY is a residential postcode situated on Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8 with 36 addresses.
It ranks as the 571st largest and 150th 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 36 properties: 35 houses and 1 flat.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £106,934
- 10 Year change
- up 54.8%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £619pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 52.9%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £113/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.9%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin WN8 9HY
- 78 Birkrig
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 80 Birkrig
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 82 Birkrig
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 84 Birkrig
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 86 Birkrig
3 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in WN8 9HY sold for £100,000 on 9th August 2024. Since then prices are up an average of 7.4%.
The current average value in the postcode is £106,934.
The WN8 9HY Sales Market has increased by 54.8% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.3% | £106,934 |
| June 2025 | 3.7% | £102,518 |
| June 2024 | 5.4% | £98,833 |
| June 2023 | 1.2% | £93,729 |
| June 2022 | 11.1% | £92,626 |
| June 2021 | 9.4% | £83,342 |
| June 2020 | 4.9% | £76,161 |
| June 2019 | 2.8% | £72,632 |
| June 2018 | 0.9% | £70,648 |
| June 2017 | 1.4% | £70,012 |
| June 2016 | 3.5% | £69,066 |
| June 2015 | 2.6% | £66,752 |
| June 2014 | 4.9% | £65,076 |
| June 2013 | -3.3% | £62,040 |
| June 2012 | -2.1% | £64,177 |
| June 2011 | -3% | £65,530 |
| June 2010 | -0.1% | £67,560 |
| June 2009 | -10.7% | £67,648 |
| June 2008 | -1.2% | £75,725 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £76,630 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £619.
The WN8 9HY Rental Market has increased by 52.9% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.1% | £619pcm |
| June 2025 | 6.9% | £600pcm |
| June 2024 | 5.5% | £561pcm |
| June 2023 | 11.1% | £532pcm |
| June 2022 | 7.9% | £479pcm |
| June 2021 | 7.9% | £444pcm |
| June 2020 | -0.4% | £411pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.1% | £413pcm |
| June 2018 | 1.3% | £408pcm |
| June 2017 | -0.4% | £403pcm |
| June 2016 | 3.5% | £405pcm |
| June 2015 | 0.5% | £391pcm |
| June 2014 | 0.6% | £389pcm |
| June 2013 | -0.2% | £387pcm |
| June 2012 | -2% | £388pcm |
| June 2011 | 0.9% | £396pcm |
| June 2010 | -1.6% | £392pcm |
| June 2009 | -4.6% | £398pcm |
| June 2008 | -0.6% | £418pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £420pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 9th August 2024 for £100,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 7.4%. The postcode has had a total of 46 sales since 1995.
WN8 9HY has seen 2 sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Aug 2024£100,000 | 3 Bed House92, Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8 9HY92, Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8 9HY
- Sold Oct 2023£85,000 | 3 Bed House136, Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8 9HY136, Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8 9HY
- Sold Oct 2021£80,000 | 3 Bed House126, Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8 9HY126, Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8 9HY
- Sold Nov 2020£73,000 | 4 Bed House148, Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8 9HY148, Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8 9HY
- Sold Mar 2017£69,000 | 4 Bed House138, Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8 9HY138, Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8 9HY
Nearby Postcodes
WN8 9HY is the 571st largest and the 150th most expensive postcode out of the 833 postcodes in the WN8 area.
- WN8 9HP, Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8WN8 9HP10 Addresses|54 m away
- WN8 9HZ, Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8WN8 9HZ30 Addresses|82 m away
- WN8 9HR, Birleywood, Skelmersdale, WN8WN8 9HR3 Addresses|82 m away
- WN8 9HL, Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8WN8 9HL26 Addresses|87 m away
- WN8 9HW, Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8WN8 9HW15 Addresses|96 m away
Property Types
- 22 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 2 houses of an unknown age
- 12 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (22)
- house (2)
- Unknown (12)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 22 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (1)
- F (0)
- C (14)
- G (0)
- D (6)
- No EPC (14)
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
- Moorside Community Primary Academy School600 m away
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School600 m away
- Up Holland High School2.7 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 9HY is Upholland station, which is 1.5 kilometres away.
- Upholland|1.5 km away
- Rainford|3.0 km away
- Orrell|3.3 km away
- Gathurst|4.9 km away
