Side-by-side comparison of WN6 Wigan and WN8 Skelmersdale covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
WN8 is the more affordable option at £175,000 median vs £195,000 in WN6. WN6 has lower recorded crime (138 vs 4,699 offences over 13 months). WN6 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | WN6 Wigan | WN8 Skelmersdale |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £195,000 | £175,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,153 | £2,456 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 138 | 4,699 |
| Outstanding Schools | 2.0 | 7.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 66.5 | 37.2 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 85.6 | 91.3 |
| EPC Median Score | 70.0 | 70.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.