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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 35 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
4/10
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
15.5(-58%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.56(-38%)
Other theft
5.32(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.85(-57%)
Vehicle crime
3.12(-48%)
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 66 recent sales, the median property price is £251,250 in University, Galgate & Dolphinholme area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,608 up to £584,995.

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
Detached23£365,000
Semi-Detached25£244,450
Terraced18£162,500

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

LA29AP

Ellel

LA20BB

Moss Lane

LA20PU

Main Road

LA14PH

Beechwood Gardens

LA20HS

Ellel

LA20PQ

Tarnwater Lane

LA29DN

Abbeystead Road

LA20BW

Ropewalk Close

LA29BQ

Abbeystead Lane

LA29DY

Ellel

LA20EQ

Gulf Lane

LA20NX

Leachfield Road

LA20PT

Chapel Lane

LA29AG

Brookfield Terrace

LA29DT

Plantation Lane

LA14PQ

Hazelwood Gardens

LA14QY

Appletree Drive

LA14YQ

Library Avenue

LA20ER

Gulf Lane

LA20JU

Makinsons Row

LA20LE

Laund Gardens

LA14YX

Gillow Avenue

LA20DY

Hillam Lane

LA20HN

Main Road

LA20PB

Carrwood Gardens

LA29AT

Ellel

LA29DP

Doeholme Rake

LA29EB

Langthwaite Road

LA14AP

Farrer Avenue

LA14LQ

Dunkenshaw Crescent

LA14WA

Hazelrigg Lane

LA20BS

Ellel

LA20LH

Main Road

LA20LZ

Birch Avenue

LA29BD

Abbeystead Road

LA14QZ

Ingleton Drive

LA20BL

Forster Close

LA20QQ

Kit Brow Lane

LA14LA

Bay Horse Drive

LA14YL

Rossendale Avenue

LA20AZ

Moss Lane

LA20DF

West View

LA20DG

Norfolk Terrace

LA20NQ

Meadow Park

LA20NS

Conder Green Road

LA20BX

Ellel

LA20LB

Main Road

LA20PN

Chapel Lane

LA29BN

Trough Road

LA14JL

Collingham Park

LA20DZ

Lancaster Road

LA20LS

Vernon Park

LA20NE

Ashley Gardens

LA20HW

Main Road

LA20JW

Main Road

LA20NJ

Meadow Park

LA20PA

Rose Grove

LA20ES

Crimbles Lane

LA20JD

Ellel

LA20NH

Meadow Park

LA20QH

Kit Brow Lane

LA14LG

Winmarleigh Road

LA14LW

Bowerham Road

LA14XR

Bailrigg Lane

LA20AW

Ellel

LA20DD

St Michaels Gardens

LA14YR

Fylde Avenue

LA14YT

Bigforth Drive

LA20NZ

Bank Close

LA20PR

Chapel Lane

LA20PX

Scriffen Lane

LA20QD

Procter Moss Road

LA20RR

Airedale

LA29BG

Abbeystead Lane

LA14PE

Maplewood Gardens

LA20FA

Ellel Hall Gardens

LA20HY

Hampson Lane

LA20LL

Salford Road

LA14AW

Ellel

LA14LE

Greenacre Court

LA14PG

Elmwood Gardens

LA20EJ

Marsh Lane

LA20LN

Salford Road

LA14ND

Haydock Road

LA14NG

Newmarket Avenue

LA14RD

Gressingham Walk

LA20EW

Sandside

LA20NA

Oak Avenue

LA14LJ

Arnside Close

LA20EB

Lancaster Road

LA20EP

Ellel

LA20NB

Highland Brow

LA20PD

Ellel Hall Gardens

LA20QS

Rakehouse Brow

LA20RL

Swaledale

LA29BY

Whams Lane

PR30LD

Cogie Hill

LA20PF

East Lane

LA29AH

Chapel Gardens

LA29BW

Rakehouse Brow

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.