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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

LA14LH

Heversham Close

LA14NH

Lingfield Close

LA14LX

Goodwood Road

LA20LQ

Main Road

LA20DE

River View

LA20BJ

Condor Drive

LA20BN

Armitage Way

LA20JD

Ellel

LA20JB

Malton Cottage

LA20LD

Skew Bridge Lane

LA20RR

Airedale

LA20DB

Bodie Hill

LA20QZ

Chapel Lane

LA20HZ

Hampson Lane

LA20AN

Corricks Lane

LA20NQ

Meadow Park

LA20DF

West View

LA20QU

Chapelside Drive

LA20DG

Norfolk Terrace

LA20JT

East View

LA29AQ

Rose Cottages

LA29BA

Abbeystead Road

LA20HL

Main Road

LA20EP

Ellel

LA14ND

Haydock Road

LA14ZA

Bigforth Drive

LA20PB

Carrwood Gardens

LA20PG

Burrow Heights Lane

LA20HY

Hampson Lane

LA20PA

Rose Grove

LA20EE

Marsh Lane

LA29BG

Abbeystead Lane

LA20BY

Tithebarn Hill

LA20LZ

Birch Avenue

LA29DT

Plantation Lane

LA14LZ

Goodwood Road

LA14YX

Gillow Avenue

LA20AP

Burrow Road

LA20QY

Ellel

LA20QG

Long Lane

LA20JQ

Main Road

LA14NG

Newmarket Avenue

LA20RP

Downham Cottages

LA14YG

Tower Avenue

LA20RB

Crofters Fold

LA20BW

Ropewalk Close

LA29BY

Whams Lane

LA14NU

Scotforth Road

LA14XP

Bailrigg Lane

LA20QS

Rakehouse Brow

LA14LR

Bowerham Road

LA20DR

Main Road

LA29AN

Live Stock

LA29AL

Church Close

LA14YF

Farrer Avenue

LA20EH

Marsh Close

LA29BD

Abbeystead Road

LA14YQ

Library Avenue

LA20QT

Abbeystead Lane

LA20PL

Hazelrigg Lane

LA20AY

Marsh Lane

LA20EG

Garstang Road

LA14LS

Kempton Road

LA14WA

Hazelrigg Lane

LA14PD

Collingham Park

LA29AF

Ellel

LA20FE

Ellel

LA14LG

Winmarleigh Road

LA29BW

Rakehouse Brow

LA20HP

Main Road

LA20QB

Procter Moss Road

LA20JZ

Stoney Lane

LA20LW

Salford Road

LA20RF

Littlefell Lane

LA20JP

Chapel Street

LA29AX

Lower Dolphinholme

LA20LN

Salford Road

LA20PZ

Bay Horse Road

LA29DG

Ellel

LA29BP

Flintron Brow

LA14YL

Rossendale Avenue

LA20DN

Quernmore Drive

LA29AS

Ellel

LA20DD

St Michaels Gardens

LA14YJ

George Fox Avenue

LA20LF

Main Road

LA20BU

Railway Place

LA20RJ

Teesdale

LA14LD

Shireshead Crescent

LA20LG

Main Road

LA14YZ

Pendle Avenue

LA20QJ

Bay Horse Road

LA20DZ

Lancaster Road

LA20ER

Gulf Lane

LA14YW

Edward Roberts Courtyard

LA14PQ

Hazelwood Gardens

LA14YE

Bailrigg Lane

LA20LT

Alexandra Park Drive

LA20BT

Victoria Terrace

LA20HW

Main Road

Data Sources

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