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University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

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About

The University, Galgate, and Dolphinholme area in Lancaster is a mix of academic and rural settings. The University of Lancaster sits at the heart of this region, with its modern campus featuring lecture halls, student accommodations, and green spaces. Nearby, Galgate is a small village with local shops, pubs, and residential streets, offering a quieter pace of life. The area is connected by public transport, making it accessible for students and commuters.

Dolphinholme, further west, is a rural village surrounded by farmland and woodland. It has a handful of historic buildings, including a former mill, and is popular for walking routes along the River Wyre. The contrast between the university’s busy campus and the peaceful countryside of Dolphinholme gives the area a varied character. Residents and students benefit from both academic facilities and access to nature.

Area overview

On average University, Galgate & Dolphinholme has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in University, Galgate & Dolphinholme is £43,500 per year. There are 7 schools in University, Galgate & Dolphinholme: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme Population
10,904
Population density
77.9 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,575
78.65%
Other White
712
6.53%
Chinese
450
4.13%
Indian
269
2.47%
African
165
1.51%
Total population: 10,903

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,228
45.52%
Owns with a mortgage
881
32.65%
Private landlord or letting agency
370
13.71%
Other forms of private rent
85
3.15%
Shared ownership
52
1.93%
Total households: 2,698

Property prices in University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £257,500 in University, Galgate & Dolphinholme area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,608 up to £770,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for University, Galgate & Dolphinholme in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in University, Galgate & Dolphinholme over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached25£370,000
Flats1£90,000
Semi-Detached25£244,450
Terraced17£177,500

10 years median price trend in University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in University, Galgate & Dolphinholme.

All postcodes in University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

LA20EZ

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

LA29DZ

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

LA20BW

Ropewalk Close

LA20HS

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

LA20PQ

Tarnwater Lane

LA29DN

Abbeystead Road

LA20EQ

Gulf Lane

LA20NX

Beech Avenue

LA20PT

Chapel Lane

LA29AG

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

LA29BQ

Abbeystead Lane

LA29DT

Plantation Lane

LA29DY

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

LA14PQ

Hazelwood Gardens

LA14QY

Appletree Drive

LA14YQ

Library Avenue

LA14YX

Gillow Avenue

LA20DY

Hillam Lane

LA20ER

Gulf Lane

LA20HN

Main Road

LA20JU

Ropewalk Close

LA20LE

Laund Gardens

LA20PB

Birch Avenue

LA29AT

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

LA29DP

Doeholme Rake

LA29EB

Langthwaite Road

LA14AP

Farrer Avenue

LA14LQ

Bentham Road

LA14WA

Hazelrigg Lane

LA20BS

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

LA20LH

Main Road

LA20LZ

Birch Avenue

LA29BD

Abbeystead Road

LA14LA

Bay Horse Drive

LA14QZ

Ingleton Drive

LA14YL

Rossendale Avenue

LA20AZ

Moss Lane

LA20BL

Forster Close

LA20DF

West View

LA20DG

Tithebarn Hill

LA20NQ

Highland Brow

LA20NS

Conder Green Road

LA20QQ

Kit Brow Lane

LA14JL

Bailrigg Lane

LA20BX

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

LA20DZ

Hillam Lane

LA20LB

Main Road

LA20LS

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

LA20NE

Ashley Gardens

LA20PN

Chapel Lane

LA29BN

Trough Road

LA20NH

Meadow Park

LA20NJ

Meadow Park

LA20ES

Crimbles Lane

LA20HW

Main Road

LA20JD

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

LA20JW

Chapel Lane

LA20PA

Rose Grove

LA20QH

Kit Brow Lane

LA14LG

Bailrigg Lane

LA14LW

Havelock Street

LA14XR

Bailrigg Lane

LA14YR

Fylde Avenue

LA14YT

Bigforth Drive

LA20AW

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

LA20DD

Marsh Lane

LA20NZ

Bank Close

LA20PR

Chapel Lane

LA20PX

Scriffen Lane

LA20QD

Procter Moss Road

LA20RR

Airedale

LA29BG

Abbeystead Lane

LA14AW

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

LA14LE

Greenacre Court

LA14PE

Maplewood Gardens

LA14PG

Collingham Park

LA20EJ

Marsh Close

LA20FA

Ellel Hall Gardens

LA20HY

Hampson Lane

LA20LL

Salford Road

LA20LN

Highland Brow

LA14LJ

Arnside Close

LA14ND

Haydock Road

LA14NG

Newmarket Avenue

LA14RD

Gressingham Walk

LA20EP

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

LA20EB

Lancaster Road

LA20EW

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

LA20NA

Oak Avenue

LA20NB

Highland Brow

LA20PD

Conder Green Road

LA20QS

Rakehouse Brow

LA20RL

Swaledale

LA29BY

Whams Lane

PR30LD

Black Lane

LA14LZ

Goodwood Road

LA14YZ

Pendle Avenue

LA20EN

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

LA20LT

Alexandra Park Drive

LA20LX

Main Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.