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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 4 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
5/10
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
29.98(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.3(+25%)
Shoplifting
6.68(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.07(-55%)
Other theft
3.26(-51%)
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

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £169,475 in Lostock Hall area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,000 up to £600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lostock Hall 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 Lostock Hall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£273,625
Flats2£63,475
Semi-Detached60£167,750
Terraced17£140,000

10 years median price trend in Lostock Hall

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lostock Hall.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.