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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.

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.