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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

LA29DG

Ellel

LA14LZ

Goodwood Road

LA14YZ

Pendle Avenue

LA20EN

Sandside

LA20LT

Alexandra Park Drive

LA20LX

Vernon Crescent

LA20RH

Tanhouse

LA29AE

Ellel

LA29DA

Bank Rigg Cottage

LA14AS

Bowerham Road

LA14YE

Bailrigg Lane

LA20BD

Mill Cottages

LA20LA

Main Road

LA20LF

Main Road

LA20NY

Leachfield Road

LA14AT

Bailrigg Lane

LA14LH

Heversham Close

LA20AP

Burrow Road

LA20JY

Stoney Lane

LA14YJ

George Fox Avenue

LA20AY

Marsh Lane

LA20JZ

Stoney Lane

LA20NT

Conder Green Road

LA20QE

Procter Moss Road

LA20QY

Ellel

LA20RN

Mulberry Cottages

LA29AR

Procter Moss Road

LA29BH

Doeholme Rake

LA29BJ

Long Lane

LA20DJ

Tithebarn Hill

LA20DT

Lodge Cottages

LA20HZ

Hampson Lane

LA20JL

Main Road

LA20LD

Skew Bridge Lane

LA29AU

Main Road

LA20EA

Willy Lane

LA20JP

Chapel Street

LA29AQ

Rose Cottages

LA29BE

Abbeystead Road

LA20BP

Bodie Hill

LA20NG

Meadow Park

LA29BZ

Whams Lane

LA14GJ

Green Lane

LA20BJ

Condor Drive

LA20DN

Quernmore Drive

LA20PL

Hazelrigg Lane

LA20RP

Downham Cottages

LA20RT

Leach House Lane

LA29AY

Abbeystead Road

LA29AZ

Brookside Drive

LA29DF

Ellel

LA20BG

Conder Green Road

LA20ND

Highland Brow

LA29AL

Church Close

LA29ED

Littlefell Lane

LA14NU

Scotforth Road

LA14PF

Oakwood Gardens

LA20AJ

Ashton Road

LA20BN

Armitage Way

LA20BQ

Conder Green Road

LA20DH

Bowland View

LA20EU

Railway Place

LA20JF

Whams Lane

LA20LR

Vernon Park

LA20NL

Lime Avenue

LA14YN

Bowland Avenue East

LA20QB

Procter Moss Road

LA20RS

Wharfedale

LA14YB

Physics Avenue

LA20JA

Hampson Lane

LA20PH

Bigforth Drive

LA20RB

Crofters Fold

LA20RF

Littlefell Lane

LA29DR

Doeholme Rake

PR36AT

Gulf Lane

LA29AJ

Corless Cottages

LA20AN

Corricks Lane

LA20BT

Victoria Terrace

LA20EZ

Ellel

LA20AT

Lancaster Road

LA20AU

Dobs Lane

LA29DZ

Bowland Rise

LA14LL

Hala Hill

LA14LX

Goodwood Road

LA20BF

Village Road

LA20DP

Main Road

LA20EG

Garstang Road

LA20RJ

Teesdale

LA29AS

Ellel

LA20EE

Marsh Lane

LA14LU

Kempton Road

LA20DS

Main Road

LA20HJ

Hay Carr Cottage

LA29AN

Live Stock

LA20HL

Main Road

LA20QZ

Chapel Lane

LA20DX

Hillam Lane

LA20QU

Chapelside Drive

LA20RD

Blea Tarn Road

LA20RQ

Littlefell Lane

Data Sources

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