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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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 5 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

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£268
Sales (last 12 months)67
Typical range (middle 50%)£173K – £331K

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £268 per square foot) in University, Galgate & Dolphinholme area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £840,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in University, Galgate & Dolphinholme over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£345,000£306
Semi-Detached26£230,000£274
Terraced20£144,250£222

10-year price trendmedian sale price in University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in University, Galgate & Dolphinholme.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£266,248£160,000£138,750
2017£279,995£65,000£165,000£145,500
2018£298,995£162,500£172,500£131,000
2019£280,000£81,500£171,000£132,000
2020£325,000£190,000£137,500
2021£324,950£94,975£225,000£144,500
2022£365,000£97,375£230,000£160,000
2023£385,000£118,000£229,950£150,000
2024£415,000£109,000£217,500£165,000
2025£347,500£225,000£162,500
2026£339,500£230,000£142,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in University, Galgate & Dolphinholme.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in University, Galgate & Dolphinholme.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£216£205£144
2017£223£144£181£210
2018£208£187£205£169
2019£208£135£188£190
2020£264£222£172
2021£261£287£230£175
2022£295£246£210
2023£289£196£243£184
2024£300£179£259£222
2025£295£229£217
2026£195£302£225
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in University, Galgate & Dolphinholme.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

Is University, Galgate & Dolphinholme safe?

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in University, Galgate & Dolphinholme?

The median sale price in University, Galgate & Dolphinholme is £230,000 (about £268 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in University, Galgate & Dolphinholme?

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme has 5 primary schools (4 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is University, Galgate & Dolphinholme?

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in University, Galgate & Dolphinholme sits around rank 21,965 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in University, Galgate & Dolphinholme?

The average household income in University, Galgate & Dolphinholme is around £52,587 per year, and 3% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

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: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.