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 miles
- Liverpool 12 miles
- Birkenhead 16.7 miles
- Preston 15 miles
- St. Helens 8.2 miles
- Wigan 6 miles
- Warrington 14.5 miles
- Blackburn 18.1 miles
- Blackpool 20.4 miles
- Bolton 14.4 miles
- Salford 21 miles
- Southport 10.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Skelmersdale Built-up area 1 mile
- Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre Ward 1 mile
- Old Skelmersdale Ward 1.1 miles
- Dalton Parish 1.4 miles
- Skelmersdale South Ward 1.5 miles
- Lathom Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Newburgh Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Lathom South Parish 1.9 miles
- Up Holland Parish 2 miles
- Parbold Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Rural North East Ward 2.4 miles
- Ring o' Bells Built-up area 2.6 miles
Example postcodes in Skelmersdale North
WN8 6HS, WN8 8EB, WN8 6TD, WN8 6QF, WN8 6HN, WN8 6RJ, WN8 6JR, WN8 6TH, WN8 6TE … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 16 miles
- Manchester Airport 25.4 miles
- Parbold Railway Station 2.1 miles
- Hoscar Railway Station 2.6 miles
Hotels near Skelmersdale North Ad
- Red Lion Parbold 3 1.7 miles
- Red Lion, Wigan by Marston's Inns 3 1.7 miles
- Lancashire Manor Hotel 4 2.7 miles
- The Wrightington Hotel 2 4 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Wigan 3 4.6 miles
- Briars Hall Hotel 3 2.7 miles
- The Mount 3.8 miles
- Ramada by Wyndham Chorley South 3 6 miles
- Knowsley Inn & Lounge 3 7.8 miles
- Rufford Arms Hotel 3 6 miles
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 miles
- DW Stadium Stadium 5.4 miles
- Wigan Athletic FC Stadium 5.4 miles
- Meadow Hey Wood Forest 5.9 miles
- Spring Wood Forest 6.1 miles
- Such Hey Wood Forest 6.1 miles
- Dam Wood Forest 6.1 miles
- Old Wood Forest 6.5 miles
- Paddock Wood Forest 6.6 miles
- Haydock Park Racecourse Recreation 8.8 miles
- Aintree Racecourse Recreation 8.9 miles
- Haig Avenue Stadium 9.6 miles