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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

LA20JR

Chapel Street

LA29BJ

Long Lane

LA20BF

Village Road

LA20NG

Meadow Park

LA20BA

Moss Lane

LA20FA

Ellel Hall Gardens

LA14QY

Appletree Drive

LA14AS

Bowerham Road

LA20NY

Leachfield Road

LA20NS

Conder Green Road

LA14PF

Oakwood Gardens

LA20PW

Chapel Lane

LA20BB

Moss Lane

LA20QQ

Kit Brow Lane

Data Sources

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