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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

LA14NA

Redcar Road

LA14NF

Kempton Road

LA14ZA

Bigforth Drive

LA20JH

Main Road

LA20NR

Elm Avenue

LA14JG

Havelock Street

LA14JX

Bentham Road

LA14JY

Bentham Road

LA14XP

Bailrigg Lane

LA20DU

Lancaster Road

LA29BS

Flintron Brow

LA29DX

University, Galgate & Dolphinholme

Data Sources

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