Alma Hill, Upholland, Skelmersdale
House prices, sold prices and local information for WN8 0NR, WN8 0NW, WN8 0NS.
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At a glance
14 property sales on Alma Hill, Upholland, Skelmersdale have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 3 homes sold here for an average of £275,867. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £198,517. Average sale prices rose from £147,500 in 2016 to £281,500 in 2026 (+91%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 37% above the Skelmersdale average of £201,560 over the same period. 5 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 5 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 43% terraced, 29% semi-detached, 29% detached. Recorded sale prices on Alma Hill range from £110,000 to £550,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 85 streets in Skelmersdale with at least two sales in the last year, Alma Hill ranks 17th for average price.
House prices on Alma Hill compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all WN8 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 14 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 6 | £198,517 | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Semi-detached | 4 | £136,625 | 9 Dec 2022 |
| Detached | 4 | £360,000 | 6 Feb 2026 |
Sold prices on Alma Hill
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6A, Alma Hill WN8 0NW | 5 Mar 2026 | £188,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 117, Alma Hill WN8 0NR | 6 Feb 2026 | £375,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Alma Hill WN8 0NW | 11 Dec 2025 | £264,600 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 25, Alma Hill WN8 0NS | 9 Dec 2022 | £185,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 8A, Alma Hill WN8 0NW | 30 Jul 2021 | £550,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 111, Alma Hill WN8 0NR | 28 Jan 2021 | £208,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Alma Hill WN8 0NR | 13 Feb 2019 | £115,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 111, Alma Hill WN8 0NR | 10 Dec 2018 | £200,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 117, Alma Hill WN8 0NR | 10 Dec 2018 | £205,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6A, Alma Hill WN8 0NW | 4 Oct 2017 | £145,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Alma Hill WN8 0NW | 25 Aug 2017 | £310,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 115, Alma Hill WN8 0NR | 19 Jun 2017 | £136,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Alma Hill WN8 0NW | 9 Dec 2016 | £185,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Alma Hill WN8 0NR | 1 Aug 2016 | £110,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6A, Alma Hill | £145,000 (Oct 2017) → £188,000 (Mar 2026) | +30% over 8 yrs |
| 117, Alma Hill | £205,000 (Dec 2018) → £375,000 (Feb 2026) | +83% over 7 yrs |
| 6, Alma Hill | £185,000 (Dec 2016) → £264,600 (Dec 2025) | +43% over 9 yrs |
| 111, Alma Hill | £200,500 (Dec 2018) → £208,000 (Jan 2021) | +4% over 2 yrs |
| 1, Alma Hill | £110,000 (Aug 2016) → £115,000 (Feb 2019) | +5% over 3 yrs |
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Schools near Alma Hill
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School 211 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School 227 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Orrell Holgate Academy 198 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Up Holland High School 874 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell 347 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Peter's Catholic High School 1,026 pupils | Secondary Roman Catholic | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Orrell Newfold Community Primary School 447 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.0 mi |
| Moorside Community Primary Academy School 256 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Orrell station 1.0 mi · 19 min walk
- Upholland station 1.2 mi · 23 min walk
- Gathurst station 1.7 mi · 34 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Parliament Street (by, Parliament Street) 2 min walk
- Parliament Street (adj, Parliament Street) 2 min walk
- Owl Inn (opp, School Lane) 3 min walk
- Owl Inn (by, School Lane) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Hall Green Surgery
164 Ormskirk Road, Upholland, Skelmersdale · 0.8 mi - Bradshaw Medical Centre
Bradshaw Street, Orrell, Wigan · 1.4 mi - Excel Primary Care
Birleywood Health Centre, Birleywood, Skelmersdale · 1.5 mi - Manor Primary Care
Hillside Health Centre, Tanhouse Road, Skelmersdale · 1.8 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Upholland · 0.3 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Church Street - Orrell · 0.8 mi
- Asda Express Asda Billinge Express Petrol · 1.2 mi
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Skelmersdale Birleywood · 1.5 mi
Pharmacies
- Rowlands Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Cohens Chemist · 0.8 mi
- Well · 0.9 mi
Dentists
- Hall Green Dental Practice · 0.2 mi
- 65 Ormskirk Road (dental Practice) · 0.3 mi
- Red Rose Dental Group · 0.8 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 8 of 10 |
| Employment | 8 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 8 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 6 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 4 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 80.5% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 14.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 5.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 722 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 11.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 60.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 27.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,538 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 74% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 81% | 92% |
Share of homes across West Lancashire with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Alma Hill
Ethnic group
| Here | West Lancashire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98.5% | 96.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | West Lancashire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 70.4% | 61.5% |
| No religion | 23.7% | 31.5% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.2% |
Country of birth
| Here | West Lancashire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 94.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 3.5% | 5.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | West Lancashire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 31.9% | 30% |
| No qualifications | 16.6% | 17.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 16% | 21% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.3% | 13.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.7% | 9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.2% | 5.9% |
| Other qualifications | 2.3% | 2.5% |
General health
| Here | West Lancashire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.6% | 48.1% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 33.1% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 13.1% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.3% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | West Lancashire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 47.5% | 39.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 30.6% | 30.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 11.3% | 18% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 10.6% | 11.5% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of West Lancashire.
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