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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

LA20PF

East Lane

LA20LY

Ellel

LA29AE

Ellel

LA14LY

Goodwood Court

LA20NH

Meadow Park

LA29BL

Rakehouse Brow

LA29DF

Ellel

LA20EF

Main Street

LA20AH

Tarnwater Lane

LA20RH

Tanhouse

LA20HR

Main Road

LA14JG

Bowerham Road

LA29EB

Langthwaite Road

LA20LB

Main Road

LA14LW

Bowerham Road

LA20JX

John Street

LA14NB

Haydock Road

LA20HN

Main Road

LA29EA

Langthwaite Road

LA20NU

Conder Green Road

LA20EB

Lancaster Road

LA14NF

Kempton Road

LA20NW

Beech Avenue

LA14LL

Hala Hill

LA14YH

Bigforth Drive

LA20LL

Salford Road

LA20DW

Main Road

LA20EU

Railway Place

LA20RG

Littlefell Lane

LA14RD

Gressingham Walk

LA20RT

Leach House Lane

LA20AJ

Ashton Road

LA29AZ

Brookside Drive

LA29AU

Main Road

LA20EA

Willy Lane

LA20DQ

Tithebarn Hill

LA20BG

Conder Green Road

LA20AT

Lancaster Road

LA29BB

Procter Moss Road

LA29DW

Trough Road

LA20LE

Laund Gardens

LA29AB

Whams Lane

LA20NX

Leachfield Road

LA14PE

Maplewood Gardens

LA20NZ

Bank Close

LA20NE

Ashley Gardens

LA20JH

Main Road

LA20BP

Bodie Hill

LA29DS

Abbeystead Lane

LA20QR

Ellel

LA20PD

Ellel Hall Gardens

LA29ED

Littlefell Lane

LA29BZ

Whams Lane

LA20JS

Chapel Street

LA20PR

Chapel Lane

LA14JY

Knowe Hill Crescent

LA20NA

Oak Avenue

LA29DQ

Wagon Road

LA29AW

Pennine View

LA20DP

Main Road

LA14XR

Bailrigg Lane

LA29DD

Anyon Lane

LA20BZ

Ten Row

LA20DS

Main Road

LA14FH

University

LA20HA

Garstang Road

LA29DZ

Bowland Rise

LA20PX

Scriffen Lane

LA14YD

Hazelrigg Lane

LA20NL

Lime Avenue

LA20NJ

Meadow Park

LA20ES

Crimbles Lane

LA20QH

Kit Brow Lane

LA29BH

Doeholme Rake

LA20DU

Lancaster Road

PR30LD

Cogie Hill

LA14PG

Elmwood Gardens

LA20PT

Chapel Lane

LA20BQ

Conder Green Road

LA20PH

Bigforth Drive

LA20AW

Ellel

LA20DL

Wyresdale Crescent

LA20BL

Forster Close

LA20RE

Blea Tarn Road

LA20RS

Wharfedale

LA14LJ

Arnside Close

LA14NE

Thirsk Road

LA29DN

Abbeystead Road

LA14NQ

Newmarket Avenue

LA20LJ

Alexandra Park Drive

LA20EQ

Gulf Lane

LA20PY

Bay Horse Road

LA20LP

Vernon Park

LA29DA

Bank Rigg Cottage

LA20LA

Main Road

LA14JL

Collingham Park

LA20JA

Hampson Lane

LA20PS

Chapel Lane

LA20JY

Stoney Lane

LA20QE

Procter Moss Road

Data Sources

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