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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

LA29BB

Procter Moss Road

LA29DB

Anyon Lane

LA14LN

Sandown Road

LA14LR

Havelock Street

LA14XX

Bigforth Drive

LA20NU

Conder Green Road

LA20RE

Blea Tarn Road

LA29AP

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

LA14LS

Kempton Road

LA20NF

Highland Brow

LA20NP

Ash Avenue

LA20AH

Tarnwater Lane

LA20BZ

Ten Row

LA20DR

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

LA20EY

Chapel Lane

LA20HP

Main Road

LA20LJ

Alexandra Park Drive

LA20PY

Bay Horse Road

LA14LP

Havelock Street

LA20DQ

Tithebarn Hill

LA20DW

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

LA20HR

Main Road

LA20LG

Main Road

LA20NW

Beech Avenue

LA20QJ

Bay Horse Road

LA20RU

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

LA29BL

Rakehouse Brow

LA20QR

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

LA20BA

Moss Lane

LA20ET

Crimbles Lane

LA20JX

John Street

LA20LP

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

LA20LU

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

LA20PW

Chapel Lane

LA29AB

Whams Lane

LA14YW

Bigforth Drive

LA14ZP

Farrer Avenue

LA20NN

Beech Avenue

LA20BU

Railway Place

LA20BY

Tithebarn Hill

LA20DB

Bodie Hill

LA20EL

Lancaster Road

LA20FE

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

LA20JJ

Main Road

LA20JS

Chapel Street

LA29BA

Abbeystead Road

LA29BU

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

LA29DS

Abbeystead Lane

LA29DW

Trough Road

LA14LD

Shireshead Crescent

LA14PL

Mulberry Lane

LA20BB

Moss Lane

LA20DL

Wyresdale Crescent

LA20LQ

Main Road

LA20PG

Burrow Heights Lane

LA20QT

Abbeystead Lane

LA29AA

Bay Horse Road

LA29FA

Rakehouse Brow

LA14PD

Collingham Park

LA14YH

Bigforth Drive

LA20FB

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

LA20JB

Hampson Lane

LA20AS

Pennine View

LA20AX

Hillam Lane

LA20DE

River View

LA20JT

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

LA20LW

Salford Road

LA20LY

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

LA20PP

Chapel Lane

LA20QG

Long Lane

LA20RG

Little Fell Lane

LA29EA

Langthwaite Road

LA14NH

Lingfield Close

LA14YF

Farrer Avenue

LA14YG

Tower Avenue

LA20EH

Marsh Close

LA20JQ

Main Road

LA20PU

Main Road

LA29BP

Flintron Brow

LA29DD

Anyon Lane

LA14JU

Hala Hill

LA14JZ

Barnacre Close

LA14NB

Goodwood Road

LA14NQ

Hala Hill

LA14YD

Hazelrigg Lane

LA20AR

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

LA20ED

Rectory Gardens

LA20EF

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

LA20GZ

Crookhey Gardens

LA29DQ

Wagon Road

LA14PH

Beechwood Gardens

LA14XN

Scotforth Road

LA14YU

Grizedale Avenue

LA20HA

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

LA20PS

Chapel Lane

LA20PZ

Bay Horse Road

LA29AF

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

LA29AW

Four Lane

LA29EE

Langthwaite Road

LA14LY

Goodwood Court

Data Sources

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