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Hest Bank & Bolton-le-Sands

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About

Hest Bank and Bolton-le-Sands are neighboring villages located along the coast of Morecambe Bay, just south of Lancaster. The area is known for its expansive tidal flats and views across the bay, offering a mix of coastal and rural landscapes. The Lancaster Canal runs through both villages, providing walking and cycling routes. Hest Bank has a small beach popular for birdwatching, while Bolton-le-Sands features a mix of residential areas and local amenities.

The villages are connected by the A6 road, making them accessible from Lancaster and Carnforth. Both have historic churches and traditional pubs, reflecting their long-standing communities. The nearby RSPB Leighton Moss nature reserve attracts wildlife enthusiasts. The area serves as a quiet residential spot with easy access to the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales.

Area overview

On average Hest Bank & Bolton-le-Sands has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Hest Bank & Bolton-le-Sands is £43,000 per year. There are 3 schools in Hest Bank & Bolton-le-Sands: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hest Bank & Bolton-le-Sands Population
7,243
Population density
486 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,983
96.41%
Other White
69
0.95%
Irish
37
0.51%
White and Asian (mixed)
23
0.32%
Other
23
0.32%
Total population: 7,243

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,851
57.27%
Owns with a mortgage
1,009
31.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
219
6.78%
Social rents from council
55
1.7%
Other forms of private rent
52
1.61%
Total households: 3,232

Property prices in Hest Bank & Bolton-le-Sands

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Hest Bank & Bolton-le-Sands area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,982 up to £900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hest Bank & Bolton-le-Sands in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hest Bank & Bolton-le-Sands over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached46£372,500
Flats2£220,000
Semi-Detached38£278,250
Terraced10£229,000

10 years median price trend in Hest Bank & Bolton-le-Sands

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hest Bank & Bolton-le-Sands.

All postcodes in Hest Bank & Bolton-le-Sands

LA26DQ

Lonsdale Road

LA26EH

Ancliffe Lane

LA26HG

Coastal Road

LA26HJ

Coastal Rise

LA26HX

Prospect Drive

LA26JS

Bay View Avenue

LA58AX

Greenwood Crescent

LA58HG

Sunnybank Road

LA58HH

Keats Avenue

LA58JX

Hillcrest Avenue

LA26DF

Sunningdale Avenue

LA26DL

Mowbrick Lane

LA26DT

Hayfell Grove

LA26EP

Peacock Lane

LA26HP

Station Road

LA26LG

Lawson Place

LA58EA

Ancliffe Lane

LA58HA

Meadow Drive

LA26AZ

Main Road

LA26BX

Sea View Drive

LA26DS

Hayfell Grove

LA26EQ

Marine Drive

LA26JN

Arden Close

LA58AE

Highfield Lane

LA58DJ

Brookfield Close

LA58EB

Church Court

LA58ER

St Nicholas Lane

LA58JA

Bye-Pass Road

LA26DD

Sunningdale Avenue

LA26EG

Marine Drive

LA58BD

Ash Tree Grove

LA58LA

St Michael's Lane

LA58HJ

Wordsworth Avenue

LA26EN

Peacock Lane

LA26EY

Ashworth Drive

LA58DD

Canal Gardens

LA58JR

The Shore

LA58JS

Mill Lane

LA26AX

Throstle Grove

LA26ST

Owen Road

LA58AN

Greenwood Avenue

LA58AS

Pinewood Avenue

LA58JY

Monkswell Avenue

LA26AH

Beech Grove

LA26BP

Main Road

LA26DJ

Mowbrick Lane

LA26DR

Chapel Close

LA26JD

Shady Lane

LA26HE

Coastal Road

LA26JB

Hanging Green Lane

LA26LF

Lawson Gardens

LA58DY

Church Brow

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.