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Lostock Hall

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About

Lostock Hall ward lies in the eastern part of South Ribble, centred around the community of Lostock Hall itself. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. It is bordered by the railway line and the A582 road, which provide key transport links to Preston and other parts of Lancashire. The ward includes local shopping parades catering to daily needs and several primary schools serving the neighbourhood.

The topography is generally flat, with the River Lostock flowing along the southern boundary. A notable local feature is Coote's Wood, a small area of woodland and wetland that provides a green space for walking and wildlife. The ward has a strong community focus, with social clubs and sports facilities like the Lostock Hall Sports and Social Club. Its position makes it functionally a suburb of Preston while maintaining its own distinct identity within the borough.

Area overview

On average Lostock Hall has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 5.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lostock Hall is £46,944 per year. There are 3 schools in Lostock Hall: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Lostock Hall is home to around 6,138 people, with a population density of about 3,078.4 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lostock Hall Population
6,138
Population density
3,078.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.28(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.02(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.19(-31%)
Shoplifting
5.87(+2%)
Other theft
4.56(-31%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,795
94.41%
Other White
115
1.87%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
39
0.64%
Irish
34
0.55%
White and Asian (mixed)
29
0.47%
Total population: 6,138

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,465
28.23%
Level 3 (A level)
1,005
19.36%
No qualifications
882
16.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
771
14.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
517
9.96%
Total 16+ residents: 5,190

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,191
42.61%
Owns with a mortgage
1,045
37.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
351
12.56%
Other social rented
137
4.9%
Other forms of private rent
53
1.9%
Total households: 2,795

Property prices in Lostock Hall

Median price£175,000
Price per sq ft£232
Sales (last 12 months)79
Typical range (middle 50%)£157K – £235K

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 (about £232 per square foot) in Lostock Hall area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £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 Lostock Hall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£274,313£258
Semi-Detached51£170,000£241
Terraced9£145,000£179
Flats3£85,000£177

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lostock Hall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lostock Hall.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215,000£127,000£102,200
2017£255,875£133,000£109,950
2018£232,750£133,000£115,000
2019£195,000£137,475£98,500
2020£232,750£143,000£105,000
2021£238,250£155,000£125,000
2022£250,000£165,000£125,000
2023£220,000£160,000£133,000
2024£250,000£165,750£128,475
2025£275,000£168,750£145,000
2026£286,750£182,000£132,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lostock Hall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lostock Hall.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£217£177£119
2017£219£172£138
2018£222£180£137
2019£214£187£112
2020£207£186£132
2021£237£192£140
2022£239£211£150
2023£303£222£173
2024£272£213£148
2025£264£239£162
2026£321£242£148
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lostock Hall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Lostock Hall

Is Lostock Hall safe?

Lostock Hall records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Lostock Hall?

The median sale price in Lostock Hall is £175,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Lostock Hall?

Lostock Hall has 2 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Lostock Hall?

Lostock Hall scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Lostock Hall sits around rank 19,338 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Lostock Hall?

The average household income in Lostock Hall is around £46,944 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Lostock Hall?

Lostock Hall is represented by 3 elected councillors: Elaine Stringfellow (Labour Party), Lesley Mary Pritchard (Labour Party) and Peter Alexander Gabbott (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Lostock Hall

PR55XB

Southlands Avenue

PR55RN

Berry Street

PR55RD

Watkin Lane

PR55LT

Pages Court

PR55AW

Park Walk Avenue

PR55TX

Doodstone Drive

PR55BE

Kidlington Close

PR55AG

Mossfield Close

PR55BL

Marilyn Avenue

PR55BA

Laburnum Avenue

PR55UQ

Todd Lane North

PR55AX

Cedar Avenue

PR55TR

Mercer Road

PR55YE

Chartwell Rise

PR55BU

Fern Close

PR55XL

Mayfield Avenue

PR55BQ

Avondale Drive

PR55TY

Doodstone Avenue

PR55TP

Mercer Road

PR55RP

Sephton Street

PR55SZ

Emily Street

PR55BP

Wilkinson Street

PR55XU

Lostock Lane

PR55LF

Aldwych Drive

PR55BD

Graham Avenue

PR55AJ

Brownedge Road

PR56UT

Brownedge Road

PR55BG

Regency Avenue

PR55YY

Woodstock Close

PR55XJ

Bridge Road

PR55AB

Brownedge Road

PR55YZ

Baytree Close

PR55AT

Linden Drive

PR55UA

Wateringpool Lane

PR55AR

Linden Drive

PR55SU

Marina Drive

PR55TQ

Mercer Road

PR55TN

New Road

PR55YT

Highgale Gardens

PR55HE

South View

PR55HN

Prospect View

PR55TT

St Gerrards Road

PR55YU

Malvern Close

PR55RG

Watkin Lane

PR55TE

Ampleforth Drive

PR55BB

Cypress Grove

PR55UT

North Grove

PR55HT

Princess Street

PR55YX

Blenheim Close

PR55BJ

Moss Street

PR55YQ

Townsway

PR55JF

Sherdley Road

PR55DE

Lostock Hall

PR55YH

Bridge End

PR55AD

Brownedge Road

PR55LL

Ward Street

PR55TH

St Cuthberts Road

PR55UY

Green Drive

PR55RJ

St James Close

PR55XN

Rosemeade Avenue

PR55RR

Jubilee Road

PR55LS

Lostock View

PR55HX

Fairfield Street

PR55YN

Stonebridge Close

PR55XH

The Crescent

PR55TA

Lourdes Avenue

PR55XD

Todd Lane South

PR55HL

Lostock View

PR55BT

Moss Lane

PR55XW

Riverway Close

PR55HH

Lords Avenue

PR55AU

Camwood Drive

PR55BH

Prospect Avenue

PR55RA

Victoria Street

PR55HD

Watkin Lane

PR55TB

Lourdes Avenue

PR55US

Todd Lane North

PR55UR

Todd Lane North

PR55TW

Kensington Gardens

PR55YW

Fellway Close

PR55BF

Tudor Croft

PR55UP

Todd Lane North

PR55BW

Central Park Road

PR55LH

Albrighton Crescent

PR55XE

Todd Lane South

PR55UZ

The Pickerings

PR55HR

Ward Street

PR55AQ

Doodstone Nook

PR55TD

Ampleforth Drive

PR55XF

Lostock Hall

PR55AH

Brownedge Road

PR55AY

Laburnum Avenue

PR55UE

Doodstone Close

PR55AE

Brownedge Road

PR55LJ

Albrighton Close

PR55AZ

Junction Avenue

PR55QY

St James Court

PR55BN

Maureen Avenue

PR55YJ

Bridge Way

PR55HU

Birtwistle Street

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.