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University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

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About

The University area centres around the main campus of Lancaster University, situated south of the city. The campus is a distinct entity with its own collegiate system, academic buildings, and student accommodation. It is connected to the city centre by a regular bus service along the A6 road. The surrounding landscape is dominated by parkland and playing fields, with the Lancaster Canal running along its eastern boundary.

To the east lies the village of Galgate, located where the A6 meets the Lancaster Canal. Dolphinholme is positioned further east in the valley of the River Wyre. This area is characterised by a transition from university grounds to rural villages. A notable local landmark is the historic Dolphinholme Worsted Mill, a reminder of the area's industrial past tied to the river's water power.

Area overview

On average University, Galgate & Dolphinholme has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 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 per household in University, Galgate & Dolphinholme is £52,587 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). University, Galgate & Dolphinholme is home to around 10,904 people, with a population density of about 77.9 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
2.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.39(-64%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.54(-47%)
Other theft
5.41(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.48(-72%)
Burglary
1.74(-69%)
North West average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
4,377
44.6%
Level 4+ (Degree)
2,929
29.85%
No qualifications
738
7.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
724
7.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
439
4.47%
Total 16+ residents: 9,813

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 70 recent sales, the median property price is £242,225 in University, Galgate & Dolphinholme area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,608 up to £695,000.

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
Detached26£373,650
Semi-Detached27£234,700
Terraced17£155,000

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

LA29AP

Ellel

LA20NN

Beech Avenue

LA29AH

Chapel Gardens

LA20RL

Swaledale

LA20EL

Sandside

LA20EZ

Ellel

LA14QZ

Ingleton Drive

LA20JJ

Main Road

LA29AY

Abbeystead Road

LA20DJ

Tithebarn Hill

LA29AJ

Corless Cottages

LA20PN

Chapel Lane

LA14AP

Farrer Avenue

LA20EN

Sandside

LA14LN

Sandown Road

LA20AZ

Moss Lane

LA20EW

Sandside

LA20QD

Procter Moss Road

LA20DT

Lodge Cottages

LA20NP

Ash Avenue

LA14PH

Beechwood Gardens

LA29DP

Doeholme Rake

LA14YR

Fylde Avenue

LA29AR

Procter Moss Road

LA29EE

Langthwaite Road

LA29DB

Anyon Lane

LA14LU

Kempton Road

LA20AU

Dobs Lane

LA20NT

Conder Green Road

LA20RU

Marsh Lane

LA20RN

Mulberry Cottages

LA20LX

Vernon Crescent

LA14XX

Bigforth Drive

LA29FA

Rakehouse Brow

LA20BS

Ellel

LA20QA

Bay Horse Road

LA20JW

Main Road

LA14JX

Bentham Road

LA20HJ

Hay Carr Cottage

LA20DY

Hillam Lane

LA29DX

Foxholes Mews

LA29AT

Ellel

LA20RD

Blea Tarn Road

LA14YT

Bigforth Drive

LA14AT

Bailrigg Lane

LA20HS

Ellel

LA29AG

Brookfield Terrace

LA20ET

Crimbles Lane

LA14LE

Greenacre Court

LA20NF

Highland Brow

LA20LH

Main Road

LA14ZP

Farrer Avenue

LA20NR

Elm Avenue

LA20FD

Estuary Hill

LA14JU

Hala Hill

LA14AW

Ellel

LA20RQ

Littlefell Lane

LA20ED

Rectory Gardens

PR36AT

Gulf Lane

LA29BS

Flintron Brow

LA14GJ

Green Lane

LA20GZ

Crookhey Gardens

LA14JZ

Barnacre Close

LA14NA

Redcar Road

LA20FB

Weavers Close

LA29BE

Abbeystead Road

LA14YU

Grizedale Avenue

LA20ND

Highland Brow

LA20PQ

Tarnwater Lane

LA14YN

Bowland Avenue East

LA29AA

Bay Horse Road

LA20AR

Ellel

LA29BN

Trough Road

LA29BU

Stable Yard Cottages

LA14PL

Mulberry Lane

LA20EJ

Marsh Lane

LA20AS

Pennine View

LA20AX

School Villas

LA14YB

Physics Avenue

LA20JU

Makinsons Row

LA20LU

Vernon Park

LA20JF

Whams Lane

LA29DR

Doeholme Rake

LA20PP

Damside

LA29BQ

Abbeystead Lane

LA20JL

Main Road

LA20DX

Hillam Lane

LA20BD

Mill Cottages

LA20LR

Vernon Park

LA20BX

Ellel

LA20NB

Highland Brow

LA29DY

Ellel

LA14LA

Bay Horse Drive

LA20DH

Bowland View

LA20LS

Vernon Park

LA14LP

Bowerham Road

LA20EY

Chapel Lane

LA20PU

Main Road

LA14XN

Scotforth Road

LA14LQ

Dunkenshaw Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.