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53 Ferndale, Skelmersdale, WN8 6QY

UPRN:100010680013End Terrace HouseBeds -Built 1967-1975
Tenure: -Council Tax: Band AEPC: D (64)
Data freshness:Listing· freshListing: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-12T04:00:11.272290+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:29:12.896355+00:00)Ownership· freshOwnership: fresh, refreshed 4d ago (2026-11-10T12:56:18.448694+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Crime· freshCrime: fresh, refreshed 3d ago (2026-11-11T13:01:03.839912+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refreshCouncil Tax· 1mo agoCouncil Tax: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-11T21:19:41.642017+00:00)
53 Ferndale, Skelmersdale, WN8 6QY

HP Score

Mixed
Verdict
2 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Mixed signals - investigate

Evidence
19 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£119,000
£107k - £131kMedium
Estimate
£119k
Range
£107k – £131k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£900
£850 - £950
Monthly
£900
Yield
9.08%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

53 Ferndale earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 62/100. Investment score 60/100 reflects moderate fundamentals. Crime intensity is moderate. Walkability is limited (38/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)Defra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry company ownershipHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry leasesHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
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HP Score
62/ 100
Mixed
Investment Score
60/ 100
Moderate
Crime Score
41/ 100
Elevated
Walkability
38/ 100
Mixed
Transit & Bike
Transit 22Bike 50
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£119,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£900
Gross Yield9.08%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+0.6%
5y Growth+1.2%
10y Growth+2.2%
Last Sold Price-
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Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceLow
  • RadonLow
  • MiningLow
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow
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Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0WN8 6QY
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 2026/0852/OUT
    Outline planning permission for the redevelopment of the former Old Toby Inn site to provide a 100-bedroom residential care home (Use Class C2), including reconstruction of the former Old Toby Inn and associated new-build care accommodation, communal and wellbeing spaces, GP/consultation facilities, cafe, staff and support accommodation. (Some Matters Reserved)
    Pending
  • 2026/0737/FUL
    Proposed single storey wraparound extension including new pitched roofs over existing flat roof dormers, render to all elevations and modifications to front elevation.
    Pending
  • 2026/0700/FUL
    Erection of Class E(b) restaurant / Sui Generis (takeaway) drive-thru pod with associated car parking and landscaping works.
    Rejected
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Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership73.2%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease Type-
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry
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Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
5 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-
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Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£31,884
Population Density2,580 /km²
Owner Occupied51%
Age Distribution
0-15 21%16-64 66%65+ 13%
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Schools Nearby

  • Woodland Community Primary School
    0.2 mi
    Requires improvementConcerns
  • St John's Catholic Primary School, Skelmersdale
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • Cobbs Brow School
    0.5 mi
    Area grades2025

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

  • Delph Side Community Primary School
    0.6 mi
    Area grades2024

    Inspected after Ofsted withdrew the single overall grade.

6 of 13 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

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