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Area guide · Lancaster

Living in Bolton-le-Sands

A snapshot of life in Bolton-le-Sands, North West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Bolton-le-Sands is a village in Lancaster, North West with a population of 6,728. The average house price is £247,557 and the overall crime rate is 73.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where Bolton-le-Sands ranks

Population

6,728

Avg House Price

£247,557

Crime Rate

73.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

422 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£32,518.8

Median Age

47.1

House Prices (2025)

No house sales were recorded directly in Bolton-le-Sands. The figures below are sourced from Lancaster, the nearest area with available Land Registry data.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Bolton Le Sands's detached homes (£425,366) command roughly 2.8× the price of a flat (£149,941).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Bolton Le Sands prices have risen 22% over the last 9 years (£203,060 → £247,557).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£425,366£401,250168
Semi-Detached£240,004£230,000323
Terraced£181,609£165,000384
Flat£149,941£135,000115

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Bolton-le-Sands is 73.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Bolton Le Sands: violent crime (41% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools2
Primary2
Secondary0
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Slyne-with-Hest, St Luke's, Church of England Primary SchoolPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Bolton Le Sands averages 422 Mbps — 322% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Bolton Le Sands homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 48.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score67.1
% Rated C or Above48.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,592

Demographics & Economy

Population6,728
Median Age47.1
Median Household Income£32,518.8
Employment Rate55.6%
Owner Occupied70.3%
Degree-Level Qualified32.1%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Bolton Le Sands?
The average house price in Bolton Le Sands is £247,557 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Bolton Le Sands?
The most affordable entry point in Bolton Le Sands is a flat, with an average price of £149,941.
Is Bolton Le Sands a safe place to live?
Bolton Le Sands has a recorded crime rate of 73.1 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Bolton Le Sands?
Bolton Le Sands has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Bolton Le Sands?
Average broadband download speeds in Bolton Le Sands are around 422 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96.2% of premises.
How big is Bolton Le Sands?
Bolton Le Sands is a settlement in Lancaster with a population of approximately 6,728.

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