Birkrig - WN8 9HZ
Key Postcode Insights
WN8 9HZ is a residential postcode situated on Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8 with 30 addresses.
It ranks as the 516th largest and 108th 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 30 properties: 30 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £96,650
- 10 Year change
- up 62.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £559pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 60.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £101/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.9%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
WN8 9HZ is a residential postcode situated on Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8 with 30 addresses.
It ranks as the 516th largest and 108th 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 30 properties: 30 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £96,650
- 10 Year change
- up 62.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £559pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 60.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £101/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.9%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin WN8 9HZ
- 2 Birkrig
House
- 4 Birkrig
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 6 Birkrig
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 8 Birkrig
House
- 10 Birkrig
House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in WN8 9HZ sold for £108,000 on 13th February 2026. Since then prices are up an average of 1.6%.
The current average value in the postcode is £96,650.
The WN8 9HZ Sales Market has increased by 62.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.5% | £96,650 |
| June 2025 | 4.5% | £92,488 |
| June 2024 | 5.2% | £88,475 |
| June 2023 | 1.9% | £84,064 |
| June 2022 | 12.2% | £82,507 |
| June 2021 | 10.4% | £73,529 |
| June 2020 | 5.3% | £66,629 |
| June 2019 | 3.3% | £63,296 |
| June 2018 | 1.2% | £61,250 |
| June 2017 | 1.5% | £60,498 |
| June 2016 | 4.3% | £59,606 |
| June 2015 | 2.5% | £57,172 |
| June 2014 | 5.3% | £55,784 |
| June 2013 | -2.8% | £52,997 |
| June 2012 | -2.3% | £54,520 |
| June 2011 | -3.1% | £55,794 |
| June 2010 | 0.6% | £57,585 |
| June 2009 | -10.6% | £57,221 |
| June 2008 | -0.2% | £64,013 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £64,172 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £559.
The WN8 9HZ Rental Market has increased by 60.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.3% | £559pcm |
| June 2025 | 7.7% | £541pcm |
| June 2024 | 5.3% | £502pcm |
| June 2023 | 11.8% | £477pcm |
| June 2022 | 8.9% | £426pcm |
| June 2021 | 8.8% | £391pcm |
| June 2020 | 0% | £360pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.6% | £359pcm |
| June 2018 | 1.6% | £354pcm |
| June 2017 | -0.3% | £348pcm |
| June 2016 | 4.3% | £349pcm |
| June 2015 | 0.4% | £334pcm |
| June 2014 | 0.9% | £333pcm |
| June 2013 | 0.3% | £330pcm |
| June 2012 | -2.2% | £329pcm |
| June 2011 | 0.8% | £336pcm |
| June 2010 | -0.8% | £334pcm |
| June 2009 | -4.6% | £337pcm |
| June 2008 | 0.3% | £353pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £352pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 13th February 2026 for £108,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 1.6%. The postcode has had a total of 29 sales since 1995.
WN8 9HZ has seen 5 sales in the last three years and 3 sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Feb 2026£108,000 | 3 Bed House40, Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8 9HZ40, Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8 9HZ
- Sold Jan 2026£82,000 | 3 Bed House28, Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8 9HZ28, Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8 9HZ
- Sold Jul 2025£78,000 | 3 Bed House36, Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8 9HZ36, Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8 9HZ
- Sold Jan 2025£111,500 | 3 Bed House18, Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8 9HZ18, Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8 9HZ
- Sold Jun 2024£64,000 | 3 Bed House52, Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8 9HZ52, Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8 9HZ
Nearby Postcodes
WN8 9HZ is the 516th largest and the 108th most expensive postcode out of the 833 postcodes in the WN8 area.
- WN8 9HY, Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8WN8 9HY36 Addresses|82 m away
- WN8 9HP, Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8WN8 9HP10 Addresses|89 m away
- WN8 9JA, Brierfield, Skelmersdale, WN8WN8 9JA38 Addresses|104 m away
- WN8 9HL, Birkrig, Skelmersdale, WN8WN8 9HL26 Addresses|139 m away
- WN8 9HR, Birleywood, Skelmersdale, WN8WN8 9HR3 Addresses|139 m away
Property Types
- 21 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 9 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (21)
- Unknown (9)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 21 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (2)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (11)
- G (0)
- D (8)
- No EPC (9)
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 School300 m away
- Moorside Community Primary Academy School600 m away
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School700 m away
- Up Holland High School2.7 km away
- Rainford High School3.5 km away
- Lathom High School : A Technology College3.6 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to WN8 9HZ is Upholland station, which is 1.4 kilometres away.
- Upholland|1.4 km away
- Rainford|3.0 km away
- Orrell|3.3 km away
- Gathurst|4.9 km away
