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Bolton & Slyne

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About

Bolton & Slyne is a primarily residential ward on the northern outskirts of Lancaster. It encompasses several distinct villages, including Bolton-le-Sands and Slyne, alongside areas of modern housing development. The landscape is characterised by flat coastal mossland and the presence of the Lancaster Canal, which runs through the area. The ward is bordered by Morecambe Bay, providing a distinct coastal edge.

The area is largely residential, with local services centred in the village communities. The ward contains significant transport corridors, including the A6 road and the West Coast Main Line railway. The Ashton Memorial, a prominent local landmark on a hilltop, is actually located just outside the ward's southern boundary in Williamson Park. The Lancaster Canal here is popular for walking and boating, offering a linear route through the settlements.

Area overview

On average Bolton & Slyne has low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 2.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bolton & Slyne is £46,609 per year. There are 2 schools in Bolton & Slyne: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Bolton & Slyne

Median price£320,000
Price per sq ft£288
Sales (last 12 months)88
Typical range (middle 50%)£243K – £409K

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £288 per square foot) in Bolton & Slyne area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £1,280,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bolton & Slyne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached49£375,000£301
Semi-Detached35£270,000£276
Terraced1£215,000£238
Flats3£185,000£209

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bolton & Slyne

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bolton & Slyne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£295,000£188,000£191,000£207,000
2017£290,000£199,950£178,000£159,500
2018£283,000£219,950£193,000£149,250
2019£255,000£198,750£203,000£150,500
2020£305,000£120,500£203,750£174,250
2021£361,250£290,000£220,000£197,250
2022£350,000£210,000£245,000£220,000
2023£387,000£64,000£253,500£204,000
2024£378,000£137,475£238,000£220,000
2025£360,000£158,750£277,000£229,000
2026£407,500£202,500£275,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bolton & Slyne.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bolton & Slyne.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222£135£190£162
2017£240£248£200£173
2018£241£280£193£160
2019£229£240£201£149
2020£246£208£205£179
2021£263£299£220£220
2022£291£282£259£227
2023£304£93£275£218
2024£296£181£252£232
2025£292£211£267£163
2026£323£236£276
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bolton & Slyne.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bolton & Slyne in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.