Postcode LA5 8ER 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 23.8 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 Carnforth located about 1.5 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Hest Bank & Bolton-le-Sands has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 28,221 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 14% least deprived areas in England.
Hest Bank & Bolton-le-Sands has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 285 ft away from LA5 8ER.
Hest Bank & Bolton-le-Sands near LA5 8ER has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Carnforth located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Bolton & Slyne area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 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 | 51 | £365,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £158,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £291,500 |
| Terraced | 4 | £246,500 |
10 year median price trend in Bolton & Slyne
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.
Elected local representatives for LA5 8ER, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
John Wild
Bolton & Slyne - Elected 4 May 2023
Keith William Budden
Bolton & Slyne - Elected 4 May 2023
Paul Morris Newton
Bolton & Slyne - Elected 4 May 2023
Lizzi Collinge
Morecambe and Lunesdale - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.