Skelmersdale South
WardThe south east of the West Lancashire. About 9,034 people in 2.9 square kilometres.
Gigabit coverage by ward
Connected Nations (Ofcom) · January 2026
In Skelmersdale South, 55.7% of homes and businesses could get gigabit-capable broadband in January 2026.
How Skelmersdale South compares
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Figures for the whole of West Lancashire
These figures are published for the whole of West Lancashire, not for each ward, so they describe all of West Lancashire and not Skelmersdale South alone. See West Lancashire
Skelmersdale South in brief
Skelmersdale South had 8,685 usual residents at the census.
In Skelmersdale South, 55.7% of homes and businesses could get gigabit-capable broadband in January 2026.
In Skelmersdale South, 5.9% of residents aged 16 to 64 were claiming out-of-work benefits in August 2026.
65.5% of residents in Skelmersdale South were aged 15 to 64 at the census.