Fairstead, Skelmersdale
House prices, sold prices and local information for WN8 6RB, WN8 6RD.
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At a glance
9 property sales on Fairstead, Skelmersdale have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 30 Nov 2022. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £72,700. Average sale prices rose from £57,500 in 2016 to £85,500 in 2022 (+49%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 78% terraced, 11% semi-detached, 11% flat. Recorded sale prices on Fairstead range from £50,000 to £128,900. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Fairstead compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Fairstead 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: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 15 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 7 | £72,700 | 30 Nov 2022 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £70,000 | 8 Dec 2017 |
| Flat | 1 | £95,000 | 4 Jul 2022 |
Sold prices on Fairstead
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46, Fairstead WN8 6RD | 3 Jun 2026 | £62,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 46, Fairstead WN8 6RD | 3 Jun 2026 | £62,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 25, Fairstead WN8 6RB | 30 Nov 2022 | £76,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 9, Fairstead WN8 6RB | 4 Jul 2022 | £95,000 | Flat | Freehold |
| 49, Fairstead WN8 6RB | 19 Nov 2021 | £72,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 15, Fairstead WN8 6RB | 25 Sep 2020 | £59,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 54, Fairstead WN8 6RD | 26 Aug 2020 | £60,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 69, Fairstead WN8 6RB | 5 Apr 2019 | £70,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 21, Fairstead WN8 6RB | 21 Feb 2019 | £55,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 79, Fairstead WN8 6RB | 8 Dec 2017 | £70,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 67, Fairstead WN8 6RB | 10 Oct 2017 | £128,900 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 67, Fairstead WN8 6RB | 20 Jun 2017 | £65,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 51, Fairstead WN8 6RB | 14 Sep 2016 | £50,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 12, Fairstead WN8 6RD | 26 Aug 2016 | £70,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 56, Fairstead WN8 6RD | 11 May 2016 | £65,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 67, Fairstead | £65,000 (Jun 2017) → £128,900 (Oct 2017) | +98% over under a year |
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Schools near Fairstead
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Community Primary School 335 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.1 mi |
| St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale 229 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale 196 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Cobbs Brow School 308 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Elm Tree Community Primary School 150 pupils | Community special school | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Delph Side Community Primary School 251 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Hillside Community Primary School 151 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School 61 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.9 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
- Parbold station 2.2 mi · 44 min walk
- Upholland station 2.4 mi · 47 min walk
- Appley Bridge station 2.4 mi · 49 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Forest Drive (opp, Birch Green Road) 2 min walk
- Forest Drive (by, Birch Green Road) 2 min walk
- Lowcroft (by, Ashley Road) 4 min walk
- Fairburn (opp, Birch Green Road) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Ashurst Primary Care
Ashurst Health Centre, Lulworth, Skelmersdale · 0.4 mi - Manor Primary Care
Hillside Health Centre, Tanhouse Road, Skelmersdale · 0.6 mi - Excel Primary Care
Birleywood Health Centre, Birleywood, Skelmersdale · 1.5 mi - Hall Green Surgery
164 Ormskirk Road, Upholland, Skelmersdale · 1.7 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Skelmersdale Lyndale · 0.4 mi
- Asda Superstore Asda Skelmersdale Superstore · 0.5 mi
- Lidl Lidl Skelmersdale · 0.6 mi
- Farmfoods Farmfoods Ashurst Skelmersdale · 0.6 mi
Pharmacies
- Rowlands Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Asda Pharmacy · 0.5 mi
- Boots · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Ashurst Dental Practice · 0.4 mi
- Firbeck Dental Practice · 0.4 mi
- Bright Orthodontics - Skelmersdale · 0.6 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 | 1 of 10 |
| Employment | 1 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 2 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 5 of 10 |
| Living environment | 9 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 48.7% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 21.4% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 29.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 597 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 22.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 66.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 11.3% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,493 |
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 Fairstead
Ethnic group
| Here | West Lancashire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 94.6% | 96.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.6% | 0.3% |
Religion
| Here | West Lancashire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 47.4% | 61.5% |
| No religion | 44.8% | 31.5% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 5.6% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | West Lancashire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.9% | 94.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 12.1% | 5.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | West Lancashire | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.4% | 17.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 20.9% | 21% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 20% | 30% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.4% | 13.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 14.4% | 9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.9% |
| Other qualifications | 2% | 2.5% |
General health
| Here | West Lancashire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.7% | 48.1% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 33.1% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 13.1% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.3% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | West Lancashire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 45.5% | 39.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 32% | 18% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 16.8% | 30.8% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 5.7% | 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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