Barnes Road, Skelmersdale
House prices, sold prices and local information for WN8 8HN.
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At a glance
17 property sales on Barnes Road, Skelmersdale have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 27 Oct 2025. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £84,208. 5 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 4 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 71% terraced, 29% flat. Recorded sale prices on Barnes Road range from £43,000 to £135,000. 42% of homes sold here were freehold and 58% leasehold.
House prices on Barnes Road compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Barnes Road has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all WN8 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 42% freehold and 58% leasehold across 24 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 12 | £84,208 | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Flat | 5 | £55,800 | 27 Oct 2025 |
Sold prices on Barnes Road
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12, Barnes Road WN8 8HN | 29 May 2026 | £90,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 14, Barnes Road WN8 8HN | 5 Mar 2026 | £97,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15B, Whitburn, Barnes Road WN8 8HN | 27 Oct 2025 | £72,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 17A, Whitburn, Barnes Road WN8 8HN | 10 Jul 2025 | £62,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 16, Barnes Road WN8 8HN | 30 Oct 2024 | £127,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 7, Barnes Road WN8 8HN | 24 Jan 2024 | £100,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 28C, Whitburn, Barnes Road WN8 8HN | 25 Sep 2023 | £59,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 5, Barnes Road WN8 8HN | 8 Sep 2023 | £135,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Barnes Road WN8 8HN | 18 Aug 2023 | £82,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 26B, Whitburn, Barnes Road WN8 8HN | 21 Jun 2023 | £45,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 18, Barnes Road WN8 8HN | 16 Jun 2023 | £87,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 24F, Whitburn, Barnes Road WN8 8HN | 29 Nov 2022 | £62,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 21C, Whitburn, Barnes Road WN8 8HN | 29 Sep 2022 | £50,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 8, Barnes Road WN8 8HN | 12 May 2022 | £110,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 4, Barnes Road WN8 8HN | 9 Mar 2022 | £70,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 28C, Whitburn, Barnes Road WN8 8HN | 15 Nov 2021 | £46,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 28F, Whitburn, Barnes Road WN8 8HN | 24 Sep 2021 | £50,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 8, Barnes Road WN8 8HN | 3 Jun 2021 | £44,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 25A, Whitburn, Barnes Road WN8 8HN | 30 Sep 2019 | £63,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 12, Barnes Road WN8 8HN | 20 Mar 2019 | £63,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Barnes Road WN8 8HN | 25 Jul 2018 | £75,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 16, Barnes Road WN8 8HN | 27 Jun 2018 | £75,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 28C, Whitburn, Barnes Road WN8 8HN | 26 Oct 2017 | £43,000 | Terraced | Leasehold |
| 7, Barnes Road WN8 8HN | 29 Mar 2016 | £101,000 | Terraced | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 12, Barnes Road | £63,000 (Mar 2019) → £90,000 (May 2026) | +43% over 7 yrs |
| 16, Barnes Road | £75,000 (Jun 2018) → £127,000 (Oct 2024) | +69% over 6 yrs |
| 7, Barnes Road | £101,000 (Mar 2016) → £100,000 (Jan 2024) | -1% over 8 yrs |
| 28C, Whitburn, Barnes Road | £43,000 (Oct 2017) → £46,000 (Nov 2021) → £59,000 (Sep 2023) | +37% over 6 yrs |
| 8, Barnes Road | £44,000 (Jun 2021) → £110,000 (May 2022) | +150% over under a year |
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Crime and flood risk near Barnes Road
Crime
81 crimes were reported within about a mile of Barnes Road in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 29 |
| Vehicle crime | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other crime | 5 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Barnes Road is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- Upper River Douglas Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Barnes Road
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Richard's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale 230 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| West Lancashire Community High School 176 pupils | Community special school | 11–19 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Kingsbury Primary Special School 132 pupils | Community special school | 2–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Brookfield Park Primary School 153 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.3 mi |
| Trinity Church of England/Methodist School 256 pupils | Primary Church of England/Methodist | 2–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Crow Orchard Primary School 121 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School 82 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Moss View School 1 pupils | Other independent special school | 5–11 | Report | 0.8 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
- Rainford station 2.2 mi · 44 min walk
- Upholland station 2.8 mi · 56 min walk
- Parbold station 3.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Waverley (by, High Street) 1 min walk
- Waverley (opp, High Street) 1 min walk
- Wheatacre (opp, High Street) 2 min walk
- Wheatacre (by, High Street) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- Beacon Primary Care
Sandy Lane Health Centre, Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale · 0.3 mi - Dr A Bisarya
Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale · 0.3 mi - Manor Primary Care
Hillside Health Centre, Tanhouse Road, Skelmersdale · 1.5 mi - Ashurst Primary Care
Ashurst Health Centre, Lulworth, Skelmersdale · 1.6 mi
Supermarkets
- Aldi Aldi Westgate, Skelmersdale · 0.1 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Westgate · 0.2 mi
- Asda Express AsdaA Newtown Express Petrol · 0.4 mi
- Asda Superstore Asda Skelmersdale Superstore · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Rowlands Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- Asda Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
- Boots · 1.2 mi
Dentists
- Dental Surgery · 0.3 mi
- Bright Orthodontics - Skelmersdale · 1.2 mi
- Firbeck Dental Practice · 1.3 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 2 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 | 2 of 10 |
| Employment | 1 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 1 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 1 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 7 of 10 |
| Living environment | 6 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 36.4% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 16.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 46.9% | 17.1% |
| Households | 762 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 15.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 68.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 16.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,486 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 65% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 65% | 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 Barnes Road
Ethnic group
| Here | West Lancashire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95.4% | 96.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Religion
| Here | West Lancashire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 52.5% | 61.5% |
| No religion | 39.9% | 31.5% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | West Lancashire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 94.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 12% | 5.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | West Lancashire | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.4% | 17.8% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 17.4% | 30% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.1% | 21% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 14.7% | 9.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.5% | 13.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 5.9% |
| Other qualifications | 2.6% | 2.5% |
General health
| Here | West Lancashire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.1% | 48.1% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 33.1% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 13.1% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.3% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | West Lancashire | |
|---|---|---|
| No cars or vans in household | 43.1% | 18% |
| 1 car or van in household | 40.2% | 39.7% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 12.2% | 30.8% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 4.5% | 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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