Skelmersdale North
Ward in West Lancashire, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.562, -2.783 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 48 07 |
| Dialling code: | 01695 (Skelmersdale) |
The Skelmersdale North ward covers the northern reaches of the New Town of Skelmersdale in West Lancashire, Lancashire, England. It is predominantly residential with pockets of light industry and retail, several green spaces and is within easy reach of Beacon Country Park, with road connections such as the M58 providing access towards Liverpool and the wider north-west.
Developed largely as part of the 1960s New Town expansion, the area combines post‑war estates and newer housing, local schools and community facilities. Like many northern new towns it has seen economic and social challenges, but also active local groups and regeneration projects aimed at improving employment, amenities and green infrastructure, giving the ward a tangible sense of community and ongoing change.
Postcode districts covering Skelmersdale North
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Liverpool 12 miles19.3 km
- Birkenhead 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Preston 15 miles24.1 km
- St. Helens 8.2 miles13.3 km
- Wigan 6 miles9.7 km
- Warrington 14.5 miles23.4 km
- Blackburn 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Blackpool 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Bolton 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Salford 21 miles33.7 km
- Southport 10.2 miles16.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Skelmersdale Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre Ward 1 mile1.7 km
- Old Skelmersdale Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Dalton Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Skelmersdale South Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Lathom Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Newburgh Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Lathom South Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Up Holland Parish 2 miles3.2 km
- Parbold Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Rural North East Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Ring o' Bells Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
Example postcodes in Skelmersdale North
WN8 6HN, WN8 8EA, WN8 6QF, WN8 6HT, WN8 6SL, WN8 6SQ, WN8 6RT, WN8 6TR, WN8 6EW … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 16 miles25.8 km
- Manchester Airport 25.4 miles40.9 km
- Parbold Railway Station 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Hoscar Railway Station 2.6 miles4.1 km
Hotels near Skelmersdale North Ad
- Best Western Plus Lancashire Manor Hotel 4 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Holiday Inn Express Wigan 3 4.8 miles7.7 km
- The Hinds Head Hotel 6.1 miles9.9 km
- The Wrightington Hotel & Health Club 4 4 miles6.4 km
- Miller & Carter Aughton by Innkeeper's Collection 4 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Ramada Chorley South 4 6 miles9.7 km
- Mercure St Helens 4 8 miles12.9 km
- Knowsley Inn & Lounge 3 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Ibis Styles Haydock 3 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Holiday Inn Haydock M6 Jct23 4 8.4 miles13.6 km
Schools in Skelmersdale North
- Cobbs Brow School Primary
- Lathom High School : A Technology College Secondary
- Maharishi Free School All ages
- Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School Secondary
- St James' Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale Primary
- Woodland Community Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Lathom House Estate 1.4 miles2.3 km
- DW Stadium Stadium 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Wigan Athletic FC Stadium 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Meadow Hey Wood Forest 5.9 miles9.6 km
- Spring Wood Forest 6.1 miles9.7 km
- Such Hey Wood Forest 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Dam Wood Forest 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Old Wood Forest 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Paddock Wood Forest 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Haydock Park Racecourse Recreation 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Aintree Racecourse Recreation 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Haig Avenue Stadium 9.6 miles15.4 km