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Lostock & Ladybridge

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About

Lostock & Ladybridge is a residential district situated to the west of Bolton town centre. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war semi-detached housing and more modern developments, with local amenities clustered around key roads like Chorley New Road. It serves primarily as a commuter area, offering straightforward access into Bolton and towards the motorway network for travel to Manchester and beyond.

The community is anchored by several local schools and parks, including the open green space of Ladybridge Park. A notable local landmark is the historic St John's Church on Church Road, which dates back to the 1870s. The area maintains a quiet, suburban atmosphere, with local shopping parades providing essential day-to-day services for residents.

Area overview

On average Lostock & Ladybridge has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lostock & Ladybridge is £59,060 per year. There are 6 schools in Lostock & Ladybridge: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Lostock & Ladybridge is home to around 7,354 people, with a population density of about 1,871.8 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lostock & Ladybridge Population
7,354
Population density
1,871.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.63(-50%)
Vehicle crime
11.83(+97%)
Burglary
10.06(+82%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.11(-49%)
Other theft
6.53(-1%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,289
58.3%
Indian
1,401
19.04%
Pakistani
1,026
13.95%
Other White
87
1.18%
Other Asian
82
1.11%
Total population: 7,357

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,719
45.04%
No qualifications
875
14.49%
Level 3 (A level)
853
14.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
695
11.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
475
7.87%
Total 16+ residents: 6,037

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,544
54.58%
Owns with a mortgage
933
32.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
237
8.38%
Other forms of private rent
47
1.66%
Other social rented
40
1.41%
Total households: 2,829

Property prices in Lostock & Ladybridge

Median price£346,750
Price per sq ft£317
Sales (last 12 months)82
Typical range (middle 50%)£241K – £499K

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £346,750 (about £317 per square foot) in Lostock & Ladybridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,691 up to £1,500,000.

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 & Ladybridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached55£430,000£326
Semi-Detached15£268,000£316
Terraced8£179,000£226
Flats4£123,250£183

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Lostock & Ladybridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lostock & Ladybridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£344,500£135,000£154,998£133,500
2017£340,000£160,000£146,000£125,000
2018£285,500£105,000£165,000£124,750
2019£305,000£150,000£151,000£135,250
2020£320,000£220,000£205,000£142,500
2021£397,000£180,000£192,500£125,750
2022£430,000£116,000£228,500£157,225
2023£410,000£180,000£290,500£166,500
2024£410,000£105,000£250,000£126,000
2025£395,500£155,000£254,000£165,000
2026£367,500£116,346£216,000£182,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Lostock & Ladybridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lostock & Ladybridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£217£264£193£157
2017£227£209£210£153
2018£232£141£186£157
2019£235£191£219£159
2020£246£141£220£178
2021£276£176£240£159
2022£289£164£268£220
2023£314£190£238£193
2024£287£222£246£177
2025£314£198£307£216
2026£332£125£303£213
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Lostock & Ladybridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Lostock & Ladybridge 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.