Ferndale, Skelmersdale
House prices, sold prices and local information for WN8 6QZ, WN8 6QY.
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At a glance
19 property sales on Ferndale, Skelmersdale have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £120,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £113,727. 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 58% semi-detached, 42% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Ferndale range from £69,950 to £140,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Ferndale compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Ferndale 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 25 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 11 | £113,727 | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Terraced | 8 | £79,744 | 22 Jun 2023 |
Sold prices on Ferndale
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55, Ferndale WN8 6QY | 29 Jun 2026 | £57,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 26, Ferndale WN8 6QZ | 20 Mar 2026 | £120,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 39, Ferndale WN8 6QY | 7 Nov 2025 | £107,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 64, Ferndale WN8 6QZ | 25 Jun 2024 | £131,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 48, Ferndale WN8 6QZ | 14 Sep 2023 | £95,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Ferndale WN8 6QY | 18 Aug 2023 | £83,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 42, Ferndale WN8 6QZ | 22 Jun 2023 | £109,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 66, Ferndale WN8 6QZ | 27 Jan 2023 | £124,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 71, Ferndale WN8 6QY | 20 Jul 2022 | £119,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 64, Ferndale WN8 6QZ | 19 May 2022 | £115,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 81, Ferndale WN8 6QY | 20 Dec 2021 | £126,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Ferndale WN8 6QY | 23 Nov 2021 | £72,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 48, Ferndale WN8 6QZ | 23 Apr 2021 | £84,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 92, Ferndale WN8 6QZ | 6 Mar 2020 | £92,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 82, Ferndale WN8 6QZ | 28 Feb 2020 | £140,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 18, Ferndale WN8 6QZ | 17 Jan 2020 | £75,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 50, Ferndale WN8 6QZ | 25 Oct 2019 | £85,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 30, Ferndale WN8 6QZ | 30 May 2019 | £72,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 56, Ferndale WN8 6QZ | 28 Sep 2018 | £107,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 77, Ferndale WN8 6QY | 28 Sep 2018 | £87,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 56, Ferndale WN8 6QZ | 24 Sep 2018 | £118,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 39, Ferndale WN8 6QY | 8 Aug 2018 | £71,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 31, Ferndale WN8 6QY | 21 Dec 2017 | £69,950 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 92, Ferndale WN8 6QZ | 9 Jun 2017 | £100,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 87, Ferndale WN8 6QY | 31 Mar 2016 | £115,000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 39, Ferndale | £71,000 (Aug 2018) → £107,500 (Nov 2025) | +51% over 7 yrs |
| 64, Ferndale | £115,000 (May 2022) → £131,500 (Jun 2024) | +14% over 2 yrs |
| 48, Ferndale | £84,000 (Apr 2021) → £95,000 (Sep 2023) | +13% over 2 yrs |
| 1, Ferndale | £72,000 (Nov 2021) → £83,000 (Aug 2023) | +15% over 2 yrs |
| 92, Ferndale | £100,000 (Jun 2017) → £92,000 (Mar 2020) | -8% over 3 yrs |
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Schools near Ferndale
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Community Primary School 335 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.2 mi |
| St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale 196 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Cobbs Brow School 308 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.5 mi |
| Delph Side Community Primary School 251 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale 229 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.6 mi |
| Elm Tree Community Primary School 150 pupils | Community special school | 4–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Hillside Community Primary School 151 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| St Edmund's Catholic Primary School 82 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good 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
- Upholland station 2.2 mi · 45 min walk
- Parbold station 2.4 mi · 49 min walk
- Appley Bridge station 2.7 mi · 54 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Ferndale (by, Birch Green Road) 2 min walk
- Fairburn (opp, Birch Green Road) 2 min walk
- Ferndale (opp, Birch Green Road) 3 min walk
- Fairburn (by, Birch Green Road) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Manor Primary Care
Hillside Health Centre, Tanhouse Road, Skelmersdale · 0.5 mi - Ashurst Primary Care
Ashurst Health Centre, Lulworth, Skelmersdale · 0.5 mi - Excel Primary Care
Birleywood Health Centre, Birleywood, Skelmersdale · 1.3 mi - Beacon Primary Care
Sandy Lane Health Centre, Sandy Lane, Skelmersdale · 1.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Asda Superstore Asda Skelmersdale Superstore · 0.3 mi
- Lidl Lidl Skelmersdale · 0.3 mi
- Farmfoods Farmfoods Ashurst Skelmersdale · 0.4 mi
- Aldi Aldi Ashurst Skelmersdale · 0.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Asda Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Boots · 0.4 mi
- Rowlands Pharmacy · 0.6 mi
Dentists
- Firbeck Dental Practice · 0.2 mi
- Bright Orthodontics - Skelmersdale · 0.4 mi
- Ashurst Dental Practice · 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 | 2 of 10 |
| Employment | 2 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 1 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 8 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 52.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 20.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 26.8% | 17.1% |
| Households | 511 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 20.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 63.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 15.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,408 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 85% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 66% | 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 Ferndale
Ethnic group
| Here | West Lancashire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.1% | 96.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Religion
| Here | West Lancashire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 50.5% | 61.5% |
| No religion | 40.6% | 31.5% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 5.6% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | West Lancashire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 94.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 10.4% | 5.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | West Lancashire | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.7% | 17.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.4% | 21% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 17.2% | 30% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 16.4% | 13.7% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 13.3% | 9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Other qualifications | 2.5% | 2.5% |
General health
| Here | West Lancashire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44% | 48.1% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 33.1% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 13.1% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.3% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | West Lancashire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 46.3% | 39.7% |
| No cars or vans in household | 29% | 18% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 18.5% | 30.8% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 6.2% | 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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