5, Barford Close
5, Barford Close
Description & Estimates
The public record lists 5, Barford Close, Skelmersdale as a freehold house sitting on a 272 m2 plot.
Comparison with its neighbours suggests a modern house with 1,315 ft2 of internal area and a garden.
In this area, houses of this size normally have 4 bedrooms.
5, Barford Close, Skelmersdale has an estimated sale value of £286,766 and an estimated rental value of £1,100 per month, assuming reasonable condition and based on the information available.
Barford Close, Skelmersdale, WN8 lies in the borough of West Lancashire, within the WN8 postal district.
Our Data Sources
5, Barford Close, Skelmersdale has 2 entries in the Land Registry , most recently in September 2019 and no records in the EPC database.
We combine this sold price information with public data of neighbouring properties to estimate the attributes and values.
The local information is scored as 3 out of 5 and is considered of medium accuracy.
Price Range & Condition
In very good condition, we estimate 5, Barford Close, Skelmersdale would be worth £301,104, with a potential rental value of £1,155 per month.
If substantial cosmetic improvements are needed, the estimated sale value falls to £266,692, with a rental value of £1,023 per month.
The extent to which decoration affects a property's value depends on its type, size and location.
Recent Market Change
The estimated sale value of 5, Barford Close, Skelmersdale has risen by £8,067 (2.8%) over the last year. During the same period, its estimated monthly rental value has moved up by £28 (2.5%). The property's estimated gross yield is currently 4.6%.
Plot Size
5, Barford Close, Skelmersdale occupies a 272 m2 plot as recorded by HM Land Registry.
All 13 other houses in this postcode have recorded plot sizes, and this one ranks as the 10th largest.
Sold Prices
5, Barford Close, Skelmersdale last changed hands on 25th September 2019, selling for £225,000. The transaction was logged as a freehold house by HM Land Registry.
In total it has sold twice since 1995.
The market for similar properties has risen by 1.6% since September 2019.
- Sold Sep 2019£225,000
- Sold Jan 2013£187,000
Similar Properties Sold Nearby
Land Registry records and our Estate Agent network show 3 sales of comparable properties within 810 metres of 5, Barford Close, Skelmersdale across the last 2 years.
Most recently, 38, Parsonage Brow, Skelmersdale, WN8 0JG, a freehold house, sold at £295,000 on the 24th April 2026.
Read more about house prices in WN8.
•Nearby is defined as the radius comprising the nearest 2,000 addresses.
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Location Comparison
Our analysis of the public data ranks 5, Barford Close, Skelmersdale as the 3rd largest and the 2nd most expensive of the 13 addresses on Barford Close, Skelmersdale, WN8.
Against the WN8 postcode district average, it is £96k more expensive than the typical property.
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Schools Nearby
- 600mSt Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School
- 700mHolland Moor Primary School
- 900mMoorside Community Primary Academy School
- 2.1kmUp Holland High School
- 2.6kmSt Peter's Catholic High School
- 3.4kmDean Trust Wigan
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Public Transport Nearby
Upholland station is the nearest stop to 5, Barford Close, Skelmersdale at 1.7 kilometres away.
- 1.7kmUpholland
- 2.5kmOrrell
- 3.5kmGathurst
Available Internet Speeds
Ofcom's latest figures show superfast broadband available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
Risk of Flooding
Environment Agency data suggests this area has a very low risk of flooding.
