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Skelmersdale, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Skelmersdale is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 38,944. Elevation: 233 ft (71 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

3.3 /5.0
B Good
38,944 Population 208/sq mi density
233 ft Elevation 71 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
54.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$48,390 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$48,390 median income, 5.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$290,587 home value, $1,210/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population38,944
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density208/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 4%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,390
Per Capita$48,390
Unemployment5.3%

Housing

B
Home Value$290,587
Rent$1,210
Ownership71.6%
Housing Units15,578

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain54.8 in/yr
Sunny Days220/yr
Elevation233 ft (71 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.0%
High School+51.0%

Community

Population38,944
Population Density208 / sq mi
Elevation233 ft (71 m)
Coordinates53.5502°, -2.7735°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation54.8 inches (1,391 mm)
Annual Snowfall10.8 inches (27 cm)
Median Household Income$48,390
Median Age44.3 years

About Skelmersdale

Skelmersdale is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 38,944. The city sits at an elevation of 233 feet (71 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Skelmersdale has a population of 38,944 with a density of 208 people per square mile, spread across 187.0 square miles. The median age is 44.3 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52% female and 48.1% male. The city is predominantly White (3.9%), with 1.3% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 96.2% of residents. 4.2% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 5.7% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

38,944
Total Population
208
People / sq mi
44.3yrs
Median Age
14% above United Kingdom avg
187.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.1%
Female 52%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 96.2%
23% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 3.8%

Social Characteristics

Skelmersdale vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Skelmersdale is $48,390, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,390 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $931, 35% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.3% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 3,544 business establishments. 25.2% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Skelmersdale vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,390
36% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$48,390
Avg Weekly Wage$931

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.3%
47% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)3,544

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone55.4%
Public Transit2.8%
Work from Home25.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Skelmersdale is $290,587, 3% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,210 (4% above the national average of $1,163). 71.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 15,578 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$290,587
3% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,210
4% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership71.6%
Owner-Occupied71.6%
Renter-Occupied28.4%
Housing Units15,578

Property Tax

Climate in Skelmersdale

Skelmersdale has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (15.9°C), the coldest is Jan (3.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1086 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 3.8°C / 39°F -1.9° / 10.8° 88.8
Feb 5.3°C / 41°F -1.6° / 12.4° 102.0
Mar 6.1°C / 43°F -1.3° / 15.2° 85.2
Apr 7.8°C / 46°F -1.3° / 17.4° 48.0
May 11.3°C / 52°F 3.7° / 20.1° 70.4
Jun 14.3°C / 58°F 6.1° / 24.8° 74.3
Jul 15.8°C / 60°F 8.9° / 26.8° 100.5
Aug 15.9°C / 61°F 8.3° / 25.3° 81.4
Sep 13.7°C / 57°F 5.7° / 23.1° 92.4
Oct 10.3°C / 50°F 3.1° / 17.2° 125.8
Nov 6.9°C / 44°F -0.8° / 14.2° 98.2
Dec 4.9°C / 41°F -2.2° / 11.8° 119.3
Skelmersdale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 233 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below United Kingdom avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days220 days/yr

Geography

Elevation233 ft (71 m)
Area187.0 sq mi (484.4 km²)
Population Density208/sq mi
Coordinates53.5502°N, 2.7735°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.8"
44% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 10.8"
Wettest Month (Oct) 4.21"
Driest Month (May) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 122 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 138 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 38 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 150 km
May 29, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M3.8 149 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 84 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 40 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 78 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 52 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 70 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 117 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 75 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 101 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 120 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 42 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 116 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 51 km
Mar 4, 1990 2 km N of Great Haywood, United Kingdom M3.3 96 km
Sep 1, 1999 4 km SSW of Llanfairfechan, United Kingdom M3.3 90 km
Feb 10, 1994 2 km NNE of Tregarth, United Kingdom M3.3 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 3.5 in
February 39°F (4°C) 2.3 in Coldest
March 42°F (6°C) 3.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in Driest
June 56°F (14°C) 2.7 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.2 in Wettest
November 44°F (7°C) 4.2 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.0 in

Skelmersdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in February to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.2") and May the driest (2.2").

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30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 11% below the national average of 33.7%. 51.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.0%
11% below United Kingdom avg
High School+51.0%
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density208/sq mi
Total Area187.0 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone55.4%
Public Transit2.8%
Work from Home25.2%

Schools in Skelmersdale

26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hillside Community Primary School
Pontville School 16-19 Centre
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic High School
Lathom High School
St James' Catholic Primary School
Holland Moor Primary School
Maharishi Free School
Cobbs Brow School
St Edmund's Catholic Primary School
Crow Orchard Primary School
St John's Catholic Primary School
Woodland Community Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary School
West Lancashire Community High School
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Bishop Martin Church of England Primary School
Little Digmoor Primary School
Hope High School
St. Thomas the Martyr C.E. Primary School
Moorside Community Primary Academy School
Dalton St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Elm Tree Community Primary School
St Richard's Catholic Primary School
Delph Side Community Primary School
Trinity Church of England/Methodist School
Brookfield Park Primary School & Kingsbury Special School
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Radio Stations near Skelmersdale

29 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Deepvibes Radio deep house, mixes MP3 320 kbps
Bolton FM community, local MP3 128 kbps
Radio Northwich local information, local music MP3 128 kbps
Hits Radio UK AAC+ 47 kbps
Beatles Radio (MP3) (US) 1960s, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
Beyond Radio AAC 192 kbps
HearMe - 2020s Pop Music 2020s pop music MP3
Liverpool Live Radio MP3
Central Radio North West MP3 128 kbps
Beware! The Radio MP3 192 kbps
Taiyabah Masjid islamic, masjid MP3 128 kbps
OSTM Radio alternative, alternative rock MP3
The Richie Allen Show MP3
Dune Radio MP3
Mighty Radio Southport dance, pop MP3 128 kbps
OSN Radio Plus MP3 128 kbps
RibbleFM MP3
Radio Alty MP3 192 kbps
Juice Liverpool AAC+ 96 kbps
Radio Leyland MP3 128 kbps
Mersey Radio MP3 128 kbps
Arrowe Sound pop music, pop rock MP3 128 kbps
Dazzle FM MP3 128 kbps
Radio Broadgreen ac, classic hits MP3 160 kbps
Radio General (Warrington Hospital Radio) MP3 128 kbps
Domes FM AAC 64 kbps
Merseyland Alternative Radio classic rock, eclectic programming MP3 128 kbps
Panacea Radio funk, groove MP3
Circl8 Radio MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Skelmersdale

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amazing Novelty-Orium & Mechanical Museum
Astley Hall
Bicycle Museum
British Commercial Vehicle Museum
British Commercial Vehicle Museum
British Lawnmower Museum
Catalyst Museum
Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry Museum
Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry Museum
Eureka! Science + Discovery
Eureka! Science + Discovery
Garstang Museum
Garstang Museum
Harris Museum
Harris Museum
Horwich Heritage Centre
International Slavery Museum
International Slavery Museum
Lancashire Infantry Museum
Lancashire Infantry Museum
Liverpool Beatles Museum
Liverpool Beatles Museum
Liverpool FC Museum
Liverpool FC Museum
Lytham Hall
Lytham Windmill
Merseyside Maritime Museum
Merseyside Maritime Museum
Museum of Lancashire
Museum of Lancashire
Museum of Liverpool
Museum of Liverpool
Museum Of Policing In Cheshire
Museum of Wigan Life
North West Museum of Road Transport
Norton Priory
Port Sunlight Museum
Port Sunlight Museum
Prescot Museum
RAF Burtonwood Heritage Centre
Rainhill Railway Museum
Ribble Steam Railway
Ribble Steam Railway
Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered
Seized! The Border and Customs uncovered
Smithy Heritage Centre
South Ribble Museum & Exhibition Centre
South Ribble Museum & Exhibition Centre
Southport Eco Centre
Strawberry Field
Strawberry Field
Sudley House
Sudley House
The Atkinson
The Beatles Story
The Beatles Story
The Hardmans' House
The Hardmans' House
Transport Museum
Transport Museum
U-boat Story
U-Boat Story
U-Boat Story
U-Boat Story
U-boat Story
Victoria Gallery & Museum
Victoria Gallery & Museum
Warrington Museum & Art Gallery
Warrington Museum Of Freemasonry
Western Approaches
Western Approaches
Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre
Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre
Wirral Archives
Wirral Archives
World Museum Liverpool
World Museum Liverpool
World of Glass

Libraries in Skelmersdale

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Adlington Library0.0
Aldham Robarts Library0.0
Aldham Robarts Library0.0
Allerton Library0.0
Ansdell Library0.0
Ashton Library0.0
Avril Robarts Library - LJMU0.0
Avril Robarts Library - LJMU0.0
Bamber Bridge Library0.0
Birchwood Library0.0
Birkdale Library0.0
Blackrod Library and Children's Centre0.0
Book-Cycle Beech Hill0.0
Bootle Library0.0
Bromborough Civic Hall & Library0.0
Bromborough Civic Hall & Library0.0
Broomhead Library0.0
Burscough Library0.0
Burtonwood Library0.0
Catalyst0.0
Cherry Tree Library0.0
Chester Lane Library0.0
Childwall Library0.0
Childwall Library0.0
Chorley Central Library0.0
Churchtown Library0.0
Clayton Green Library0.0
Clayton Green Library0.0
Coppull Library0.0
Crosby Library0.0
Eastham Library0.0
Eastham Library0.0
Eccleston Library0.0
Eccleston Library0.0
Euxton Library0.0
Freckleton Library0.0
Fulwood Library0.0
Garston Library and One Stop Shop0.0
Garston Library and One Stop Shop0.0
Golborne Library0.0
Grappenhall Library0.0
Harold Cohen Library0.0
Harris Library0.0
Harris Library0.0
Haydock Library0.0
Henry A Cole Library0.0
Higher Bebington Library0.0
Higher Bebington Library0.0
Hindley Library and Community Centre0.0
Horwich Library and Children's Centre0.0
Huyton Library and Knowsley Culture Hub0.0
Ingol Library0.0
Kensington Library0.0
Kingsfold Library0.0
Kirkby Library0.0
Kirkham Library0.0
Langdale Library and Laundry Room0.0
Learning Resource Centre0.0
Leyland Library0.0
Library and Learning Information Services0.0
Life rooms0.0
Liverpool Central Library0.0
Liverpool Central Library0.0
Longton Library0.0
Lostock Hall Library0.0
LRC0.0
Marsh Green Branch Library0.0
Moss Bank Library0.0
Newton-le-Willows Library0.0
Old Swan Library0.0
Ormskirk Library0.0
Orrell Bookcycle0.0
Padgate Library0.0
Parbold Library0.0
Penketh Library0.0
Picton Library0.0
Rainford Library0.0
Rainhill Community Library0.0
Ribbleton Library0.0
Ribbleton Library0.0
Runcorn Library0.0
Runcorn Library0.0
Savick Library0.0
Sefton Park Library0.0
Sharoe Green Library0.0
Sharoe Green Library0.0
Shevington Library0.0
Skelmersdale Library0.0
Spellow Library0.0
St Helens Library0.0
St Helens Library0.0
Standish Library0.0
Stockton Heath Library0.0
Sydney Jones Library0.0
Tarleton Library0.0
Thatto Heath Library0.0
The Gosall Library0.0
The Gosall Library0.0
Toxteth Library0.0
Warrington Library0.0
Westbrook Library0.0
Widnes Library0.0
Winstanley College - The Library0.0
Woolston Library0.0
Woolton Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Skelmersdale

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Burscough Wharf
Chorley Covered Market
Earlestown Outdoor Market
Greatie Market
Greatie Market
Greatie Market
Indoor Market
Kirkby Market
Leyland Market
Leyland Market
Market Hall
Monument Place Market
Monument Place Market
Monument Place Market
New Ferry Village Hall
New Ferry Village Hall
New Ferry Village Hall
Penwortham Farmers Market
Prescot Indoor Market
Preston New Markets
Red Brick Market
Small Outdoor Market
St John's Market
Tuebrook Market
Tuebrook Market
Tuebrook Market
Warrington Market
Warrington Outdoor Market
Warrington's Favourite Car Boot Sale
Widnes Market
Wigan Market

Restaurants in Skelmersdale

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fortuna Chinese Takeaway
Up Holland Pizzeria

Cafes in Skelmersdale

8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asda Café
Cafe Seven
Cafe Wi-Fi
Coppice Cafe
Leisuretime Coffee Shop
Siesta Coffee
The Coffee House
The Coffee Pot

Cinemas in Skelmersdale

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Capitol Cinemas

Theatres in Skelmersdale

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampitheatre

Monuments in Skelmersdale

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Skelmersdale Henge

Clinics in Skelmersdale

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ashurst Primary Care
Skelmersdale Walk In Centre

Dentists in Skelmersdale

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bright Orthodontics
Firbeck Dental Practice
GB #1392375699

Veterinaries in Skelmersdale

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Potter House Vets

Train Stations in Skelmersdale

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Upholland

Bus Stations in Skelmersdale

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Skelmersdale Bus Station

Gas Stations in Skelmersdale

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asda
BP
BP
Shell Skelmersdale
Texaco

Banks in Skelmersdale

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Halifax

Shopping Malls in Skelmersdale

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sandy Lane Centre
The Concourse Shopping Centre

Gyms in Skelmersdale

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bannatyne Health Club
GymWorks
Studio 5

Breweries in Skelmersdale

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
4Ts Brewery
Azvex
Carnival Brewing Company
Crankshaft Brewery
Crankshaft Brewery
Cuckoo's Nest
Cuckoo's Nest
Love Lane Brewery
Problem Child Brewing
Prospect Brewery
Rivington Brewing Co.
Thwaites Brewery
Wigan Brewhouse
Withnell's Lancashire Craft Ales

Stadiums & Teams in Skelmersdale

TeamLeagueDivision
Anfield
Deepdale Stadium
Goodison Park
Hill Dickinson Stadium
Sir Tom Finney Stadium

Ski Resorts Near Skelmersdale

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
The Snow Centre Manchester 0.0 $0
Chill Factor e 0.0 $0

Airports Near Skelmersdale

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Liverpool John Lennon AirportLPLLarge Airport
Manchester AirportMANLarge Airport
Barrow Walney Island AirportBWFMedium Airport
Blackpool AirportBLKMedium Airport
Hawarden AirportCEGMedium Airport
Warton AerodromeWRTMedium Airport
Arley AirfieldSmall Airport
Ash House Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Ashcroft AirfieldSmall Airport
Brook Farm Ultralight AirstripSmall Airport
Bryn Gates AirfieldSmall Airport
Bryngwyn Bach AirfieldSmall Airport
Cark airfieldSmall Airport
Carr Valley Microlight AirfieldSmall Airport
Chipping AirfieldSmall Airport
Chirk AirfieldSmall Airport
Clotton airstrip ULSmall Airport
Cockerham AirfieldSmall Airport
Dairy House Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Fern Farm Airstrip ULSmall Airport
Frandley House AirstripSmall Airport
Hawksview AirstripSmall Airport
Haydock Park AirstripSmall Airport
Higher Barn Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Ince Blundell Microlight AirfieldSmall Airport
Kenyon Hall Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Lleweni Parc Glyndwr Soaring ClubSmall Airport
Longford AirstripSmall Airport
Manchester Barton AerodromeSmall Airport
Middlebank Top Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Middleton Sands MicrolightSmall Airport
Moss Edge Farm AirfieldSmall Airport
Nantclwyd AirstripSmall Airport
North Wales Gliding ClubSmall Airport
Pear Tree Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Pencraig AirstripSmall Airport
Peplow AirstripSmall Airport
Pilling Sands MicrolightSmall Airport
RAF WoodvaleSmall Airport
Rhedyn Coch Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Saint Michaels AirfieldSmall Airport
Sandford Hall AirstripSmall Airport
Seighford Glider FieldSmall Airport
Sleap AirfieldSmall Airport
Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field)Small Airport
Tern Hill AirfieldSmall Airport
The Plassey AirstripSmall Airport
Tilstock AirfieldSmall Airport
Trench Farm AirstripSmall Airport
Warrington AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Skelmersdale

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ashurst Post Office
Digmoor Post Office
Sandy Lane Post Office

Treatment Centers in Skelmersdale

14 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alimentary Solutions Limited
Ashton Health Centre
Back in Motion
Bamber Bridge Clinic
Broadoaks Child Development Centre
Brookfield Clinic
CHEC Community Eye Care
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
Clayton Brook Clinic
Gold Standard Foot Care
Haydock Lodge
Maple House
Sexual Health Services
The Lantern Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Skelmersdale

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christ the Servant
Digmoor Methodist Church
Ecumenical Centre
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
St Mary Queen of Apostles Church
St Michael
St Paul's Church
St Teresa's
St Thomas the Martyr
The Oaks
Upholland Methodist Church

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UFO Sightings
2
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Skelmersdale

What is the population of Skelmersdale?

Skelmersdale has a population of 38,944 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 208 people per square mile, spread across 187.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.3 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52% female and 48.1% male.

Is Skelmersdale expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,390, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $290,587 (3% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,210 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Skelmersdale?

Skelmersdale has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.8 inches, with 10.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Skelmersdale?

The unemployment rate in Skelmersdale is 5.3%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $931. There are 3,544 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Skelmersdale?

The median home value in Skelmersdale is $290,587. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,210. The homeownership rate is 71.6%.

How are the schools in Skelmersdale?

30.0% of adults in Skelmersdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 51.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Skelmersdale?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Skelmersdale is 3.9% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 1.3% Asian. 96.2% of residents speak only English at home. 4.2% of the population are military veterans. 5.7% of residents have a disability.

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