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Lostock & Barton

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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 15.7% 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 £53,893 per year. 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
15.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Lostock & Barton

Median price£295,000
Price per sq ft£333
Sales (last 12 months)96
Typical range (middle 50%)£251K – £335K

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 (about £333 per square foot) in Lostock & Barton area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,370 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
Detached4£414,250£417
Semi-Detached69£305,000£342
Terraced17£250,000£321
Flats6£187,500£275

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£259,000
2026£418,500£247,500£294,000£259,975
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£345£311
2026£306£328£327
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.

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.