Postcode LA5 8AL is located in a rural town, within the Bolton & Slyne ward of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the Hest Bank & Bolton-le-Sands area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 15.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hest Bank & Bolton-le-Sands is £46,609 per year. The nearest station is Bare Lane located about 2.0 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Hest Bank & Bolton-le-Sands has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,034 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 6% least deprived areas in England.
Hest Bank & Bolton-le-Sands has a very low crime rate, with approximately 15.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 2.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Hest Bank & Bolton-le-Sands is £46,609 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA5 8AL.
Hest Bank & Bolton-le-Sands near LA5 8AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bare Lane located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Bolton & Slyne area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,982 up to £900,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 46 | £355,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £170,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £288,250 |
| Terraced | 8 | £218,500 |
10 year median price trend in Bolton & Slyne
In the LA5 8AL postcode area, located within Hest Bank & Bolton-le-Sands, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA5 8AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 160 Coastal Road, Bolton-le-Sands, LA5 8JW | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Lancaster district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.