Skelmersdale South
Ward in West Lancashire, Lancashire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.543, -2.767 |
|---|---|
| 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 miles
- Liverpool 11.2 miles
- Birkenhead 16.3 miles
- Preston 16.1 miles
- St. Helens 6.8 miles
- Wigan 5.2 miles
- Warrington 13.1 miles
- Blackburn 18.7 miles
- Blackpool 21.9 miles
- Bolton 14 miles
- Salford 20 miles
- Rochdale 24.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Tanhouse & Skelmersdale Town Centre Ward 0.5 miles
- Skelmersdale Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Up Holland Parish 0.8 miles
- Old Skelmersdale Ward 1.3 miles
- Skelmersdale North Ward 1.5 miles
- Dalton Parish 2 miles
- Orrell Built-up area 2.4 miles
- Lathom South Parish 2.8 miles
- Lathom Built-up area 3 miles
- Bickerstaffe Parish 3.1 miles
- Rainford Built-up area 3.2 miles
- Newburgh Built-up area 3.3 miles
Example postcodes in Skelmersdale South
WN8 9NQ, WN8 9LS, WN8 9JR, WN8 9HB, WN8 9UU, WN8 9HU, WN8 9UE, WN8 9JY, WN8 9BA … See all
Transport links
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport 14.9 miles
- Manchester Airport 24.1 miles
- Upholland Railway Station 1.5 miles
- Rainford Junction 2 miles
Hotels near Skelmersdale South Ad
- Best Western Plus Lancashire Manor Hotel 4 1.3 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Wigan 3 4.2 miles
- The Hinds Head Hotel 6.8 miles
- Miller & Carter Aughton by Innkeeper's Collection 4 6.5 miles
- The Wrightington Hotel & Health Club 4 4.4 miles
- The Bay Horse Hotel 4 6.7 miles
- The Kirkfield Hotel 8.6 miles
- Mercure St Helens 4 6.6 miles
- Ibis Styles Haydock 3 6.4 miles
- Holiday Inn Haydock M6 Jct23 4 7.1 miles
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 miles
- Wigan Athletic FC Stadium 4.6 miles
- DW Stadium Stadium 4.6 miles
- Meadow Hey Wood Forest 7.2 miles
- Spring Wood Forest 7.3 miles
- Such Hey Wood Forest 7.3 miles
- Dam Wood Forest 7.4 miles
- Haydock Park Racecourse Recreation 7.5 miles
- Paddock Wood Forest 7.8 miles
- Old Wood Forest 7.8 miles
- Aintree Racecourse Recreation 8.7 miles
- University of Bolton Stadium Stadium 9.8 miles