4.3% Average

Rental Yield in WN8 — SKELMERSDALE

Rent data based on West Lancashire local authority median. Our methodology

Average ↑ above North West average (4.2%) · ↑ above England average (3.6%)
£167,500
Median Price
£607
Monthly Rent
4.3%
Gross Yield
1,730
Transactions (3yr)

Price by Property Type

Type Median Price Sales
Detached £300,000 393
Semi-detached £180,000 546
Terraced £110,000 645
Flat £91,000 71
Other £330,000 75

Compare Nearby Postcodes

Compare WN8 side by side →
Postcode Area Yield Median Price Monthly Rent
WN5 WIGAN 4.29 £166,500 £595
L40 ORMSKIRK 2.6 £280,000 £607
WN6 WIGAN 3.62 £197,000 £595
L39 ORMSKIRK 2.75 £265,000 £607
WN3 WIGAN 4.08 £175,000 £595

WN8 is part of West Lancashire. View all postcode districts in West Lancashire.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the rental yield in WN8?

WN8 has a gross rental yield of 4.3%. The median property price is £167,500 with typical monthly rents of £607, based on Land Registry and VOA data.

Is WN8 a good area for buy-to-let?

WN8 yields 4.3%, above the England average of 3.6%. With 1,730 transactions over 3 years, the data is reliable.

What is the median property price in WN8?

The median property price in WN8 is £167,500, based on 1,730 Land Registry transactions over 3 years. This compares to £265,000 across West Lancashire as a whole.

Data updated quarterly · Last update: Q1 2026