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Lostock & Barton

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Crime
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About

Lostock & Barton ward is a residential area in the north of Trafford, primarily characterised by suburban housing. It is bordered by the Bridgewater Canal to the south and the M60 motorway to the north, creating a defined boundary. The ward contains the distinct neighbourhoods of Lostock, a planned garden suburb, and the more traditional Barton upon Irwell. Housing is a mix of inter-war semis and later developments, with significant green spaces like Lostock Park.

A notable local landmark is the historic Barton Swing Aqueduct, which carries the canal over the Manchester Ship Canal. The area is served by Lostock railway station on the Bolton line. Much of the land use is dedicated to housing, with local shops and schools concentrated along Lostock Road and Manchester Road, serving the community's daily needs.

Area overview

On average Lostock & Barton has average deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 15.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lostock & Barton is £53,908 per year. The median sale price in Lostock & Barton is £300,000 (around £336 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £262,000 and £336,000. There are 4 schools in Lostock & Barton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
15.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Lostock & Barton

Median price: £300,000
Price per sq ft: £336
Sales (last 12 months): 93
Typical range (middle 50%): £262K – £336K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £336 per square foot) in Lostock & Barton area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £530,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Lostock & Barton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£418,500£386
Semi-Detached67£308,000£348
Terraced15£262,000£324
Flats6£195,500£319

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lostock & Barton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lostock & Barton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£266,500£105,099£196,500£148,000
2017£258,975£104,000£197,500£158,000
2018£310,000£119,000£209,000£192,000
2019£320,000£125,000£225,000£180,000
2020—£185,000£230,000£188,500
2021£371,000£154,750£270,250£208,000
2022£399,950£171,000£294,500£242,000
2023£420,000£172,000£285,000£232,500
2024£390,000£162,500£290,000£250,000
2025£407,500£143,000£305,000£260,000
2026£433,000£196,000£305,000£280,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lostock & Barton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lostock & Barton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£243£152£222£187
2017£260£182£220£190
2018£282£175£239£204
2019£307£204£250£229
2020—£265£261£241
2021£340£263£300£265
2022£333£292£321£304
2023£382£294£327£293
2024£386£290£321£322
2025£403£242£346£316
2026£279£331£346£318
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lostock & Barton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lostock & Barton in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Trafford district.

Band A£1,528
Band B£1,782
Band C£2,037
Band D£2,292
Band E£2,801
Band F£3,310
Band G£3,820
Band H£4,583

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Lostock & Barton ward.

Local councillors

Mark Gregory Tobin

Lostock & Barton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party