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Property investment stats for Bolton-le-Sands, North West

A complete guide to property investment in Bolton-le-Sands.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Bolton-le-Sands is a village that shows a blend of stability and modest growth, with property values having changed by -1.5% over the past year but rising by 14.5% over three years. The annualised growth rate of 4.6% suggests steady, if unspectacular, performance in the local market. Properties here are relatively affordable, with a price-to-income ratio of 5.4, and the median price per square foot stands at £275 per sq ft. Liquidity appears healthy, as homes spend an average of 44 days on the market, and the median discount to asking price is £9,950 (the typical achieved discount).

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Key investment stats for Bolton-le-Sands

Median price per sq ft

£275 / sq ft

Average rental yield

-

Capital growth (1y)

-1.5%

Sales in past year

86

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Bolton-le-Sands

Live prices in Bolton-le-Sands, North West

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£365,000

25% of properties below...

£293,750

75% of properties below...

£450,000

Most expensive property

£900,000

Live listings

84

Median days on market

44

Should you invest in Bolton-le-Sands?

Opportunities

  • The area offers strong appeal for owner-occupiers, given its position in the 99th percentile for owner-occupied housing, which can support price stability.
  • The median asking sale price for a 3-bedroom house is £374,975, while the median asking rent for the same is £1,800, allowing investors to gauge potential returns with clarity.
  • The top local rental yield is 3.7%, which may be attractive for those seeking income, particularly in the LA5 area.

Risks

  • The village has a very high proportion of older residents, with the population aged 60+ in the 98th percentile, and very few young adults, which could affect long-term demand dynamics.
  • Private and social rented housing are both in the 1st percentile, indicating that rental demand and turnover may be limited compared to other markets.
  • Families and single occupier households are under-represented, with most households being couples, so demand may be concentrated in specific property types.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Bolton-le-Sands is likely to continue offering a stable environment for property investors, with the main demographic being older couples and owner-occupiers. The modest annualised growth of 4.6% and the relatively quick sales process (average of 44 days on the market) suggest the area is not prone to volatility. However, the lack of younger residents and the low proportion of rental households may cap future rental growth and limit the pool of potential tenants.

Investors should expect steady rather than spectacular returns, with the appeal lying in affordability and low risk of oversupply. The current asking prices — £374,975 for a 3-bedroom house and £290,000 for a 2-bedroom flat — reflect the area's stability and its attraction for settled, older households. While the village may not suit those chasing high rental yields or rapid capital appreciation, it offers a calm, predictable market for those seeking long-term security.

Live properties in Bolton-le-Sands

Investment properties in Bolton-le-Sands, North West

3 bedroom detached house for sale
21% below median price

£285,000 - Offers Over

3 bedroom detached house for sale

Slyne Road, Bolton-le-Sands, LA5 8B...

Properties needing refurbishment in Bolton-le-Sands, North West
Needs Refurb
3 bedroom bungalow for sale
On market for 175 days

£355,000 - Offers Over

3 bedroom bungalow for sale

Sunningdale Avenue, Hest Bank, Lanc...

Slow to sell properties in Bolton-le-Sands, North West
Slow to Sell
5 bedroom detached house for sale
2,000 sq ft

£825,000

5 bedroom detached house for sale

Middlefell, The Drive, Hest Bank, L...

Properties with planning granted in Bolton-le-Sands, North West
Planning Granted
2 bedroom bungalow for sale
27% below median price

£270,000

2 bedroom bungalow for sale

St. Nicholas Crescent, Bolton Le Sa...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Bolton-le-Sands, North West
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Buyers have some negotiation leverage, but not much.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £9,950

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £14,975 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £25,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 2.2%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 4.4%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 8.2%

Best places to invest in Bolton-le-Sands

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1LA53.7%4.4%£271 / sq ft
2LA23.6%4.6%£267 / sq ft

Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.