Motoring info for Skelmersdale WN8
West Lancashire, Lancashire, England
On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) within 5 miles of Skelmersdale (WN8) is 171.9p at Asda, Ingram Road, Skelmersdale – 1.7p below the UK average. The cheapest diesel is 195.9p at Asda (0.4 mi away). There are 2 Met Office weather warnings affecting West Lancashire.
Fuel prices near WN8
Within 5 miles, nearest first. UK averages: unleaded 173.6p, diesel 199.6p.
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Asda 0.4 miIngram Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 6LU
- Unleaded
- 171.9p
- Diesel
- 195.9p
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Asda 1.6 miRailway Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 8TL
- Unleaded
- 175.9p
- Diesel
- 202.9p
- Super
- 194.9p
- Premium diesel
- 221.9p
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BP 2.6 miMFG Bickerstaffe, Four Lane Ends, Bickerstaffe / Ormskirk, L39 0HF
- Unleaded
- 171.9p
- Diesel
- 199.9p
- Super
- 195.9p
- Premium diesel
- 219.9p
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Asda 3.0 mi275 Upholland Road, Wigan, WN5 7DN
- Unleaded
- 172.9p
- Diesel
- 198.9p
- Super
- 191.9p
- Premium diesel
- 217.9p
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BP 4.0 miMFG Crow Orchard, Mossy Lea Road, Wrightington, WN6 9RB
- Unleaded
- 171.9p
- Diesel
- 199.9p
- Super
- 195.9p
- Premium diesel
- 219.9p
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Asda 4.0 miOrmskirk Road, Wigan, WN5 8BE
- Unleaded
- 171.9p
- Diesel
- 201.9p
- Super
- 190.9p
- Premium diesel
- 220.9p
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Asda 4.5 miAlmond Brook Road, Wigan, WN6 0SR
- Unleaded
- 175.9p
- Diesel
- 201.9p
- Super
- 194.9p
- Premium diesel
- 220.9p
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Asda 4.9 mi240 Warrington Road, Wigan, WN3 6PF
- Unleaded
- 171.9p
- Diesel
- 196.9p
- Super
- 190.9p
- Premium diesel
- 215.9p
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Source: retailers’ open fuel price data (CMA scheme) · updated 29 min ago
EV charging near WN8
21 public charging locations within 3 miles:
- 2 Ultra-rapid (100 kW+)
- 3 Rapid (25–99 kW)
- 16 Fast (7–22 kW)
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Firbeck Birch Green0.1 miFirbeck Birch Green, Skelmersdale, WN8 6PWBP Pulse (UK)
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Bannatyne Health Club & Spa, Skelmersdale0.2 miNorthway, Skelmersdale, WN8 6LZInstaVolt Ltd · Public - Pay At LocationCost: £0.75/kWh
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Concourse Shopping Centre0.3 miSouthway, Skelmersdale, WN8 6LNInstaVolt Ltd · Public - Pay At LocationCost: £0.75/kWh
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Inskip0.5 miInskip, Skelmersdale, WN8 6JTBP Pulse (UK)
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Tanhouse Community Centre0.6 miEnerdale, Skelmersdale, WN8 6ANBP Pulse (UK)
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Irwell0.6 miIrwell, Skelmersdale, WN8 6JZBP Pulse (UK)
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Egerton0.7 miEgerton, Skelmersdale, WN8 6AEBP Pulse (UK)
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Banksbarn, Digmoor0.8 miDigmoor, Skelmersdale, WN8 9EPBP Pulse (UK)
Source: Open Charge Map contributors (CC BY 4.0) · updated 43 min ago
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Car parks near WN8

No public car parks found within 5 miles of WN8.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · updated weekly
Driving conditions
- Amber warning of wind affecting North West England Valid from 2000 Sat 24 Oct to 2100 Sun 25 Oct
- Yellow warning of wind affecting North West England Valid from 1100 Sat 24 Oct to 2100 Sun 25 Oct
Source: Met Office · updated 29 min ago
Vehicle crime near WN8
In August 2026, police recorded 13 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of WN8, up from 7 in July.
- Jun 16
- Jul 7
- Aug 13
Reported most often on or near: Elmridge (1), Manfield (1), Blythewood (1).
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle and vehicle interference. Locations are approximate to protect privacy.
Source: police.uk (Open Government Licence) · latest published month: August 2026
Quick answers about Skelmersdale (WN8)
Where is the cheapest unleaded petrol near Skelmersdale (WN8) today?
On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) near Skelmersdale (WN8) is 171.9p a litre at Asda, Ingram Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 6LU, 0.4 mi away – 1.7p below the UK average.
Where is the cheapest diesel near Skelmersdale (WN8) today?
On 25 Oct, the cheapest diesel near Skelmersdale (WN8) is 195.9p a litre at Asda, Ingram Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 6LU, 0.4 mi away. Motor Snappy compares 8 forecourts within 5 miles.
How many EV charging points are there near Skelmersdale (WN8)?
There are 21 public EV charging locations within 3 miles of Skelmersdale (WN8), including 5 rapid or ultra-rapid sites (25 kW and above). The nearest is Firbeck Birch Green, 0.1 mi away, charging at up to 7 kW.
How much vehicle crime is there in Skelmersdale (WN8)?
Police recorded 13 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of Skelmersdale (WN8) in August 2026, compared with 7 in July 2026. Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle and vehicle interference (police.uk).
Are there any weather warnings for driving in Skelmersdale (WN8)?
Yes – on 25 Oct the Met Office has 2 warnings in force for West Lancashire: Amber warning of wind affecting North West England; Yellow warning of wind affecting North West England.
About WN8
- Area
- Skelmersdale
- Town
- Skelmersdale, Orrell
- Council
- West Lancashire
- County
- Lancashire
- Country
- England
- Postcodes
- 928
Source: ONS Postcode Directory
Motoring news
- Record funding, record results: 7,000 miles of smoother journeys as government tackles potholes DfT · 21 Oct
- Drivers to save up to £300 when installing EV chargers at home, as government slashes unnecessary red tape DfT · 21 Oct
- Publication of the DVLA business plan 2026 to 2027 DVLA · 20 Oct
- Crackdown on illegal number plates with new government funded roads policing team DVLA · 5 Sept
- Drivers can save up to 10 days by notifying DVLA of a medical condition online DVLA · 17 Aug
Source: GOV.UK – DVLA, DVSA, OZEV, National Highways and Department for Transport (Open Government Licence)
Nearby areas
- Wigan WN5 3.7 mi
- Wigan WN6 4.3 mi
- Burscough L40 4.5 mi
- Ormskirk L39 5.2 mi
- Wigan WN3 5.4 mi
- Haydock WA11 5.6 mi
- Wigan WN1 5.8 mi
- Kirkby L33 6.2 mi