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Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor

About

Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor is a residential ward located in the southern part of the Bolton metropolitan borough. The area is characterised by suburban housing, ranging from inter-war semis to more modern developments, set along quiet, tree-lined streets. It contains several local parks and green spaces, including the recreational grounds around Lostock Tennis Club. The ward is primarily a commuter area, with good road links to the M61 motorway facilitating travel into Bolton centre and towards Manchester.

The community is served by local shops and schools, with Heaton and Lostock each having their own distinct village-like centres. A notable landmark is the historic St Andrew's Church in Lostock, which dates back to the 19th century. The residential feel is punctuated by the presence of the Bolton School, a large independent institution whose grounds contribute to the area's green canopy. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal also runs along the western edge, providing a route for walkers and cyclists.

Area overview

On average Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor has low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 3.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor is £54,263 per year. There are 7 schools in Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor

Median price£337,500

Price per sq ft£288

Sales (last 12 months)176

Typical range (middle 50%)£224K – £503K

Based on 176 recent sales, the median property price is £337,500 (about £288 per square foot) in Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £2,600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	80	£484,000	£318	£244,800	£357,500	£643,750	£1,003,250
Semi-Detached	54	£311,250	£285	£181,625	£242,750	£378,750	£618,000
Terraced	28	£177,500	£232	£140,350	£154,750	£228,125	£460,275
Flats	14	£143,725	£183	£91,150	£114,518	£175,000	£223,800

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£375,000	£132,000	£194,975	£127,500
2017	£368,000	£182,000	£210,000	£116,250
2018	£390,000	£160,000	£210,000	£123,000
2019	£368,800	£156,500	£229,000	£135,000
2020	£405,100	£158,500	£250,000	£125,000
2021	£450,000	£180,000	£248,500	£146,500
2022	£555,500	£139,500	£251,000	£157,950
2023	£555,000	£119,500	£297,000	£166,500
2024	£450,000	£185,000	£270,000	£183,000
2025	£490,000	£154,475	£308,000	£183,000
2026	£460,000	£120,000	£320,000	£185,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£218	£181	£173	£139
2017	£227	£217	£195	£148
2018	£240	£217	£190	£157
2019	£235	£201	£194	£170
2020	£249	£188	£218	£153
2021	£276	£207	£233	£191
2022	£300	£186	£263	£202
2023	£308	£216	£251	£198
2024	£287	£222	£257	£222
2025	£314	£205	£274	£232
2026	£312	£153	£297	£232

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail