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Bolton-le-Sands vs Lancaster

Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

Bolton Le Sands is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. Bolton Le Sands has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bolton Le Sands edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Bolton-le-Sands

£247,557

Lancaster

£247,557

Crime Rate

Bolton-le-Sands

73.1

Lancaster

73.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Bolton-le-Sands

100.0%

Lancaster

85.7%

Avg Download Speed

Bolton-le-Sands

422.2

Lancaster

414.9

EPC Rating

Bolton-le-Sands

67.1

Lancaster

67.6

Median Income

Bolton-le-Sands

£32,519

Lancaster

£29,467

At £247,557, Bolton Le Sands undercuts Lancaster (£247,557) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bolton Le Sands is a flat at £149,941, while in Lancaster it is a flat at £149,941.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Bolton Le Sands (£425,366 vs £425,366).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bolton Le Sands prices grew faster — 22% vs 22%.

Bolton Le Sands has a crime rate of 73.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Lancaster at 73.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bolton Le Sands is violent-crime, while in Lancaster it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 2 schools in Bolton Le Sands, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Lancaster, which has 17 schools, the figure is 85.7%.

Bolton-le-Sands School Inspection Breakdown

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

Lancaster School Inspection Breakdown

85.7% of 17 schools (12 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBolton-le-SandsLancaster
Total Schools217
Primary212
Secondary05
% Top two bands100%85.7%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Bolton Le Sands averages 422.2 Mbps – ahead of Lancaster's 414.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Bolton Le Sands and 97.6% in Lancaster. Gigabit availability stands at 81.9% in Bolton Le Sands and 78.8% in Lancaster.

Bolton Le Sands is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (422 vs 415 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Lancaster leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 67.6 (C), while Bolton Le Sands averages 67.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,592 in Bolton Le Sands and £1,337 in Lancaster. 48.2% of homes in Bolton Le Sands have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 51.2% in Lancaster.

Lancaster has more energy-efficient housing — 51.2% reach band C or above, vs 48.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,518.8 in Bolton Le Sands and £29,467 in Lancaster. The median age is 47.1 in Bolton Le Sands and 43.8 in Lancaster. Owner-occupancy is 70.3% in Bolton Le Sands versus 67.1% in Lancaster. Employment rates stand at 55.6% in Bolton Le Sands and 52.2% in Lancaster.

IndicatorBolton-le-SandsLancaster
Population6,72852,646
Median Age47.143.8
Median Household Income£32,518.8£29,467
Employment Rate55.6%52.2%
Owner Occupied70.3%67.1%
Degree-Level Qualified32.1%32.3%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Bolton Le Sands and Lancaster?
Bolton Le Sands and Lancaster are approximately 3.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Bolton Le Sands or Lancaster?
Bolton Le Sands is cheaper, with an average house price of £247,557.
Is Bolton Le Sands or Lancaster safer?
Bolton Le Sands has the lower crime rate at 73.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Bolton Le Sands or Lancaster?
Bolton Le Sands has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Bolton Le Sands or Lancaster?
Bolton Le Sands has faster average broadband at 422.2 Mbps.

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