House Prices in Skelmersdale
£155,000
Median Average Sales Price
(last 12 months)
£180,043
Mean Average Sales Price
(last 12 months)
1871
Total Sales
(last 12 months)
−12.1%
Median vs previous
12 months
House prices in Skelmersdale: market summary
Skelmersdale recorded 1,871 home sales in the last 12 months, at a median price of £155,000 and a mean of £180,043. Comparing the 12 months to August 2026 with the 12 months before, the median price fell by 12.1% (from £165,000 to £145,000). Terraced homes were the most common sale (46% of sales), and detached homes averaged £312,046 against £99,693 for flats. Of the areas with at least five sales, Lathom had the highest average price (£280,875) and Holland Moor the lowest (£167,583). The town's median is 31% below the North West median of £210,000.
Properties in Skelmersdale had a mean average selling price of £180,043 and a median of £155,000 over the last 12 months based on 1871 sales.
Sales by Property Type
Average Price & # Sales (Last 12 Months)
Breakdown by Locality
Average Price & # Sales (last 12 months). Areas with enough sales link to their own page.
| Locality | Avg Price | # Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Skelmersdale Centre | £189,580 | 1478 |
| Chapel House | £230,226 | 31 |
| Crawford Village | £199,500 | 18 |
| Holland Moor | £167,583 | 12 |
| Lathom | £280,875 | 79 |
| Roby Mill | £852,333 | 3 |
| Upholland | £276,274 | 278 |
Recent sales in Skelmersdale
The latest 20 sales registered with HM Land Registry. For sales near a particular address, use sold prices near me.
| Address | Date | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18, Hobberley Drive WN8 6DJ | 21 Aug 2026 | Detached | £171,000 |
| 63, Manfield WN8 6SU | 14 Aug 2026 | Semi-detached | £178,000 |
| 41, Maiden Close WN8 8JL | 7 Aug 2026 | Semi-detached | £165,000 |
| 19, Mountwood WN8 6PS | 3 Aug 2026 | Detached | £265,000 |
| 53, Blaguegate Lane Lathom, WN8 8TY | 31 Jul 2026 | Semi-detached | £267,500 |
| 15, Slater Crescent Upholland, WN8 0BW | 31 Jul 2026 | Detached | £340,000 |
| 32, Marchbank Road WN8 8HT | 31 Jul 2026 | Terraced | £105,000 |
| 140, Colinton WN8 9AE | 31 Jul 2026 | Flat/maisonette | £59,000 |
| 92, Cornbrook WN8 9AQ | 31 Jul 2026 | Terraced | £135,000 |
| 69, School Lane Chapel House, WN8 8EN | 31 Jul 2026 | Semi-detached | £220,000 |
| 10, Daniels Lane WN8 9NH | 31 Jul 2026 | Terraced | £145,000 |
| 45, Nixons Lane WN8 9BE | 31 Jul 2026 | Terraced | £140,000 |
| 21, Field Street WN8 8HZ | 31 Jul 2026 | Terraced | £93,500 |
| Heyes Farm, 1, Carr Lane WN8 6BH | 30 Jul 2026 | Detached | £620,000 |
| 65, Luddington Drive WN8 6HF | 30 Jul 2026 | Detached | £227,500 |
| 92, Inskip WN8 6JU | 30 Jul 2026 | Terraced | £125,000 |
| 18, Lyndhurst WN8 6UH | 29 Jul 2026 | Semi-detached | £92,000 |
| 31, Marchbank Road WN8 8HT | 29 Jul 2026 | Terraced | £82,500 |
| 136, Willow Hey WN8 8NY | 28 Jul 2026 | Terraced | £120,000 |
| 72a, Birkrig WN8 9HP | 28 Jul 2026 | Flat/maisonette | £92,500 |
Nearby towns
- Ormskirk house prices 8 km · median £273,750
- Wigan house prices 9 km · median £182,000
- St Helens house prices 11 km · median £160,000
- Newton-le-Willows house prices 14 km · median £200,000
- Prescot house prices 14 km · median £195,000
- Chorley house prices 15 km · median £215,000
Postcode districts
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Skelmersdale house prices: questions answered
What is the average house price in Skelmersdale?
Over the last 12 months the median sold price in Skelmersdale was £155,000 and the mean (average) was £180,043, based on 1,871 sales recorded by HM Land Registry (excluding 'other' sales such as commercial property).
Are house prices in Skelmersdale going up or down?
In the 12 months to August 2026 the median sold price in Skelmersdale was £145,000, down 12.1% on the previous 12 months (£165,000). Medians also move with the mix of homes sold, so treat short-term changes with care.
How much do different types of home cost in Skelmersdale?
Average sold prices in Skelmersdale over the last 12 months: detached £312,046 (400 sales), semi-detached £184,751 (543 sales), terraced £122,130 (856 sales), flats £99,693 (72 sales).
What are the most and least expensive areas of Skelmersdale?
Among areas of Skelmersdale with at least five sales in the last 12 months, Lathom had the highest average sold price (£280,875) and Holland Moor the lowest (£167,583).
How many homes have sold in Skelmersdale recently?
1,871 homes sold in Skelmersdale in the last 12 months. The most common were terraced homes (46% of sales).
Figures are calculated from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and exclude sales recorded as "other" property types. They are not valuations.