Higher View Up Holland, West Lancashire
8 addresses across 3 postcodes (WN8), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 43300453.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2000 the median was £182,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 5).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in West Lancashire costs £2,456 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Orrell, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Beacon Park, is about 1 km (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 115 to 124 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hall Green Surgery, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 68% of households owned their home and 39% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 23 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2 | £182,500 | £180,000 | £185,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sep 2000 | 1 WN8 0NG | Detached | £185,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 28 Jul 2000 | 3 WN8 0NG | Detached | £180,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 72 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (5); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1930-1949 (3); 1950-1966 (3). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (3); owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in West Lancashire in 2026-27: Band D £2,456 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,637 | £1,910 | £2,183 | £2,456 | £3,002 | £3,548 | £4,094 | £4,912 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (42% of about 770 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 115 m and 124 m above sea level (119 m on average); the ground rises about 9 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN8 0NG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WN8 0NQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| WN8 0NS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Orrell 98,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Upholland 28,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Gathurst 74,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wellcross Road Hall Green | 310 m |
| Bus or coach station | Concourse Skelmersdale | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 24.2 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hall Green Surgery | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowlands Pharmacy | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hall Green Dental Practice | 370 m |
| Hospital | Wrightington Hospital Orthopaedic Centre Elective Surgical Hub | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) |
| Police station | Skelmersdale Police Station | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Upholland, Upholland Cashzone | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Beacon Park 139 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 90 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.4 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,530 m² | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Up Holland Benedictine priory, a scheduled monument, 200 m north-east. 37 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Up Holland Benedictine priory | Scheduled monument | 200 m north-east |
| Church of St Thomas the Martyr | Listed building, Grade I | 220 m north-east |
| Old Grammar School, to Rear of Numbers 8-14 (Numbers 8-14 Not Included) | Listed building, Grade II* | 390 m north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 570 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Dean Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Captain's Clough | Valley | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Rough Park Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Carr Lane Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Camp Hill | Hill | 3 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 8 |
2 of the street's 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for West Lancashire: see them on the West Lancashire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Thomas the Martyr Voluntary Aided Church of England Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Orrell Holgate Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Up Holland High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St James' Catholic Primary School Orrell Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Orrell Newfold Community Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peter's Catholic High School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holland Moor Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Moorside Community Primary Academy School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2020, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Lion Hotel WN8 0ND | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 5 Very good | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Church Of St Thomas The Martyr WN8 0ND | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 m | 5 Very good | 10 Nov 2023 |
| Velvets WN8 0ND | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | 5 Very good | 15 Dec 2023 |
| Up Holland Village Club WN8 0ND | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2026 |
| Beckets Cafe WN8 0ND | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Highview Baby Unit WN8 0DX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 250 m | 5 Very good | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Bayleaf Indian Cuisine WN8 0LN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Britannia Inn WN8 0PB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 370 m | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Lilys Coffee and Ice Cream Bar WN8 0EN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Feb 2026 |
| R Rathbone Confectioners WN8 0EN | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Upholland Pizzeria WN8 0EN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Premier Convenience Upholland Store WN8 0EN | Retailers - other | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Fortuna Chinese Take Away WN8 0EN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Co-Operative Group Food Limited WN8 0AG | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Alma Road (8); On or near Alma Hill (4); On or near Back Brow (3); On or near Douglas Avenue (2); On or near Higher Lane (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 68% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 17% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 63% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 56% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 39% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- WN8 0NQ: 6 addresses
- WN8 0NG: 1 address of 3 in the postcode
- WN8 0NS: 1 address of 12 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Alma Hill · Higher View · Heatherlea Close · Alma Road · Alma Court · St Thomas Court · Higher Lane · St Thomas's Court · Tontine Road · Brookfield Road · Alma Walk · Douglas Avenue
All the streets in WN8 and across West Lancashire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.