Skelmersdale South
Ward in West Lancashire, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.543, -2.767 |
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| OS grid ref: | SD 49 05 |
| Dialling code: | 01695 (Skelmersdale) |
Skelmersdale South is an electoral ward covering the southern part of Skelmersdale within the district of West Lancashire, in the county of Lancashire, England. The ward sits within the post‑war new town landscape and mixes residential estates with pockets of public green space and nearby industrial and retail areas that serve the town and surrounding villages.
Historically Skelmersdale grew from a small mining and farming community into a planned new town in the 1960s, and the southern ward still reflects that mid‑20th century layout alongside ongoing regeneration efforts. Local life is shaped by community projects, modest local commerce and strong campaigning for improved transport links - notably the long‑running call for a rail link to the wider region including Liverpool and Preston - while social and economic renewal remains a key focus for councillors and residents.
Postcode districts covering Skelmersdale South
Most populated places nearby
- Manchester 23 miles37 km
- Liverpool 11.2 miles18 km
- Birkenhead 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Preston 16.1 miles26 km
- St. Helens 6.8 miles11 km
- Wigan 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Warrington 13.1 miles21 km
- Blackburn 18.7 miles30 km
- Blackpool 21.9 miles35.2 km
- Bolton 14 miles22.5 km
- Salford 20 miles32.2 km
- Rochdale 24.8 miles40 km
Neighbouring places
- Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre Ward 0.5 miles0.9 km
- Skelmersdale Built-up area 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Up Holland Parish 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Old Skelmersdale Ward 1.3 miles2.2 km
- Skelmersdale North Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Dalton Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Orrell Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Lathom South Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Lathom Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Bickerstaffe Parish 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Rainford Built-up area 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Newburgh Built-up area 3.3 miles5.4 km
Example postcodes in Skelmersdale South
WN8 9ES, WN8 1DE, WN8 9BN, WN8 9LP, WN8 9AG, WN8 9AA, WN8 9HB, WN8 1AA, WN8 9JD … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 14.9 miles24 km
- Manchester Airport 24.1 miles38.8 km
- Upholland Railway Station 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Rainford Junction 2 miles3.2 km
Hotels near Skelmersdale South Ad
- Best Western Plus Lancashire Manor Hotel 4 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Holiday Inn Express Wigan 3 4.2 miles6.8 km
- The Wrightington Hotel & Health Club 4 4.4 miles7 km
- The Hinds Head Hotel 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Miller & Carter Aughton by Innkeeper's Collection 4 6.5 miles10.5 km
- The Kirkfield Hotel 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Mercure St Helens 4 6.6 miles10.6 km
- Ibis Styles Haydock 3 6.4 miles10.4 km
- Holiday Inn Haydock M6 Jct23 4 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Knowsley Inn & Lounge 3 7.1 miles11.4 km
Schools in Skelmersdale South
- Bishop Martin C of E Primary School Primary
- Holland Moor Primary School Primary
- Hope High School Special
- Little Digmoor Primary School Primary
- Moorside Community Primary Academy School Primary
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Lathom House Estate 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Wigan Athletic FC Stadium 4.6 miles7.4 km
- DW Stadium Stadium 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Meadow Hey Wood Forest 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Spring Wood Forest 7.3 miles11.7 km
- Such Hey Wood Forest 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Dam Wood Forest 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Haydock Park Racecourse Recreation 7.5 miles12 km
- Paddock Wood Forest 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Old Wood Forest 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Aintree Racecourse Recreation 8.7 miles14 km
- University of Bolton Stadium Stadium 9.8 miles15.8 km