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University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

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About

The University, Galgate, and Dolphinholme area in Lancaster is a mix of academic and rural settings. The University of Lancaster sits at the heart of this region, with its modern campus featuring lecture halls, student accommodations, and green spaces. Nearby, Galgate is a small village with local shops, pubs, and residential streets, offering a quieter pace of life. The area is connected by public transport, making it accessible for students and commuters.

Dolphinholme, further west, is a rural village surrounded by farmland and woodland. It has a handful of historic buildings, including a former mill, and is popular for walking routes along the River Wyre. The contrast between the university’s busy campus and the peaceful countryside of Dolphinholme gives the area a varied character. Residents and students benefit from both academic facilities and access to nature.

Area overview

On average University, Galgate & Dolphinholme has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49 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 of residents in University, Galgate & Dolphinholme is £43,500 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).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 68 recent sales, the median property price is £257,500 in University, Galgate & Dolphinholme area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,608 up to £770,000.

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
Detached25£370,000
Flats1£90,000
Semi-Detached25£244,450
Terraced17£177,500

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

LA20PF

East Lane

LA20RH

Tanhouse

LA29AE

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

LA29AH

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

LA29BW

Rakehouse Brow

LA29DA

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

LA29DG

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

LA20QY

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

LA14YE

Bailrigg Lane

LA14AS

Havelock Street

LA14YJ

Fylde Avenue

LA20AY

Marsh Lane

LA20BD

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

LA20JZ

Hampson Lane

LA20LA

Main Road

LA20LF

Main Road

LA20NT

Conder Green Road

LA20NY

Leachfield Road

LA20QE

Procter Moss Road

LA20RN

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

LA29AR

Procter Moss Road

LA29BH

Doeholme Rake

LA29BJ

Long Lane

LA14AT

Bailrigg Lane

LA14LH

Heversham Close

LA20AP

Bigforth Drive

LA20DJ

Bodie Hill

LA20DT

Lancaster Road

LA20HZ

Hampson Lane

LA20JL

Main Road

LA20JY

Stoney Lane

LA20LD

Main Road

LA29AU

Main Road

LA20NG

Meadow Park

LA20BP

Bodie Hill

LA20EA

Willey Lane

LA20JP

Chapel Street

LA29AQ

Anyon Lane

LA29BE

Abbeystead Road

LA29BZ

Whams Lane

LA14GJ

Green Lane

LA20BG

Conder Green Road

LA20BJ

Condor Drive

LA20DN

Quernmore Drive

LA20ND

Highland Brow

LA20PL

Hazelrigg Lane

LA20RP

Chapel Lane

LA20RT

Hazelrigg Lane

LA29AL

Church Close

LA29AY

Abbeystead Road

LA29AZ

Brookside Drive

LA29DF

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

LA29ED

Little Fell Lane

LA14NU

Mulberry Lane

LA14PF

Oakwood Gardens

LA14YB

Physics Avenue

LA20NL

Lime Avenue

LA20AJ

Ashton Road

LA20BN

Armitage Way

LA20BQ

Conder Green Road

LA20DH

Bowland View

LA20EU

Railway Place

LA20JA

Hampson Lane

LA20JF

Whams Lane

LA20LR

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

LA20PH

Bigforth Drive

LA20RB

Chapel Lane

LA20RF

Little Fell Lane

LA29DR

Doeholme Rake

PR36AT

Gulf Lane

LA14YN

Bowland Avenue East

LA20AN

Corricks Lane

LA20BT

Victoria Terrace

LA20QB

Procter Moss Road

LA20RS

Chapel Street

LA29AJ

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

LA14LL

Hala Hill

LA14LX

Goodwood Road

LA20DP

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

LA20EG

Cockerham Road

LA20AT

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

LA20AU

Dobs Lane

LA20BF

Village Road

LA20RJ

Teesdale

LA29AS

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

LA14LU

Kempton Road

LA20DS

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

LA20EE

Marsh Lane

LA20HJ

Cockerham Road

LA20HL

Main Road

LA20QZ

Chapel Lane

LA29AN

Live Stock

LA14NE

Thirsk Road

LA20QA

Bay Horse Road

LA20DX

Hillam Lane

LA20JR

Chapel Street

LA20QU

Chapel Lane

LA20RD

Blea Tarn Road

LA20RQ

Little Fell Lane

LA29AX

Wagon Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.