Houses for sale in Skelmersdale, Lancashire
House Prices in Skelmersdale
Properties in Skelmersdale have an average house price of £169k and had 1,817 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Skelmersdale is an area in Lancashire with 18,258 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £1.4M.
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Property price trends in Skelmersdale
According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Skelmersdale sold for £174,724 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 16,869 sales logged over the past 31 years.
Prices have continued to climb over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £152,380, that's a rise of roughly 14.7%.
Looking back five years, average prices are up about 10.6% since 2021, a gain of around £16,720 in cash terms.
Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £141,267, so the typical sold price has climbed about 23.7% since then, roughly 2.1% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace edges up closer to 2.6%.
Frequently asked questions about Skelmersdale
What is the average price for a property for sale in Skelmersdale?
The average price for a property for sale in Skelmersdale is £168,846. This amount is 20% lower than the average price in Lancashire. There are 2,315 property listings for sale in Skelmersdale.
What locations have the most expensive properties for sale in Skelmersdale?
The locations with the most expensive properties for sale in Skelmersdale are Bickerstaffe at an average of £292,329, Wrightington at an average of £288,558 and Up Holland at an average of £233,169.
What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Skelmersdale?
The locations with the most affordable properties for sale in Skelmersdale are Moorside at an average of £108,646, Digmoor at an average of £112,740 and Birch Green at an average of £127,221.
Which train stations are available in or near Skelmersdale?
Some of the train stations available in or near Skelmersdale are Upholland, Rainford and Orrell.
Property Price Paid in Skelmersdale by Year
The average sold property price by year was:
| Year | Average Sold Price | Price Change |
Sold Properties
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £174,724 | 
-3% |
248 Properties |
| 2025 | £179,923 | 
6% |
560 Properties |
| 2024 | £169,022 |
10% |
538 Properties |
| 2023 | £152,380 |
3% |
471 Properties |
| 2022 | £147,819 |
-7% |
554 Properties |
| 2021 | £158,004 |
4% |
766 Properties |
| 2020 | £150,999 |
8% |
606 Properties |
| 2019 | £139,177 |
5% |
589 Properties |
| 2018 | £132,680 |
-3% |
506 Properties |
| 2017 | £136,213 |
-4% |
461 Properties |
Property Price per Property Type in Skelmersdale
Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.
The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:
| Property Type | Average Sold Price | Sold Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Detached House | £302,953.00 | 356 Detached Houses |
| Flat | £101,307.00 | 80 Flats |
| Semi Detached House | £173,220.00 | 545 Semi Detached Houses |
| Terraced House | £115,350.00 | 836 Terraced Houses |
Transport in Skelmersdale
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