Town Pop. 6,423

Living in Bolton-le-Sands: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bolton-le-Sands comes out at 55/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Lifestyle is where Bolton-le-Sands most outperforms the national norm: 62/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Bolton-le-Sands places 2nd of 10 in the LA2 postcode district.

The LA2 district averages 45/100, putting Bolton-le-Sands 10 points above its own postcode area. Safety (92), broadband (87) and economic health (80) sit at 80/100 or above. That puts Bolton-le-Sands in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see LA2 postcode district.

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Bolton-le-Sands scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
41.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 118 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 55 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Other theft 22 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↓ 56% below national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
other 39 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Green 15 crimes
  2. 2 Manor Drive 12 crimes
  3. 3 Bottomdale Road 11 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 4.6 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 7.7 µg/m³
80
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
30
2 schools in area · 8 within 4km
2Good
  • Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Slyne-with-Hest, St Luke's, Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsRoyal Lancaster Infirmary2.7 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital19.9 mi
Royal Preston Hospital20.6 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
Nearest GP surgeryAsh Trees Surgery2.7 mi
GP capacity1,845 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
87
Full fibre (FTTP)88%
available across Lancaster
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 213 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate52.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.5%Unemployed1.3%Retired37.6%Student3.1%Other inactive5.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.7%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary20%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.3%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership88.5%
Among the least-deprived 21% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
43
Council tax Lancaster · 2026-27
A £1,669
B £1,947
C £2,225
D £2,503
E £3,059
F £3,615
G £4,172
H £5,006
Energy North West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
39
Bare Lane 2.1 mi
Carnforth 2.6 mi
Morecambe 3.3 mi
J34 M6 2.2 mi
J35 M6 2.7 mi
J34 M6 2.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
62
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 17
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £328,000 48
Detached £412,500 26
Semi-detached £270,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£213k £287k £363k £437k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Nether Kellet 48 1.8 mi away ⇄
Halton (Lancaster) 49 2.1 mi away ⇄
Carnforth 54 2.5 mi away ⇄
Morecambe 50 2.9 mi away ⇄
Lancaster 58 3.4 mi away ⇄
Over Kellet 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
Warton (Lancaster) 51 3.6 mi away ⇄
Caton 47 3.9 mi away ⇄
Tewitfield 0 4.2 mi away ⇄
Stodday 0 5.2 mi away ⇄
Heysham 44 5.2 mi away ⇄
Silverdale 52 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bolton-le-Sands a nice place to live?

Bolton-le-Sands is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Bolton-le-Sands is 55/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bolton-le-Sands?

Bolton-le-Sands is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 264 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bolton-le-Sands?

Among the top-rated schools in Bolton-le-Sands are Bolton-le-Sands Church of England Primary School and Slyne-with-Hest, St Luke's, Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Bolton-le-Sands in total.

What are house prices like in Bolton-le-Sands?

The current median house price in Bolton-le-Sands is £328,000, around 15% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £412,500, semi-detached £270,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 26%. There were 48 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Bolton-le-Sands in context

See where Bolton-le-Sands ranks among the best places to live in Lancashire

Postcode districts in Bolton-le-Sands

LA2 45 ⇄
LA5 51 ⇄

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