Postcode LA1 4AS is located in a rural hamlet, within the Ellel ward of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the University, Galgate & Dolphinholme area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 101.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in University, Galgate & Dolphinholme is £43,500 per year. The nearest station is Lancaster located about 1.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Barton Road Playing Field.
University, Galgate & Dolphinholme has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,189 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 48% least deprived areas in England.
University, Galgate & Dolphinholme has a high crime rate, with approximately 101.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in University, Galgate & Dolphinholme is £43,500 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 127 ft away from LA1 4AS.
University, Galgate & Dolphinholme near LA1 4AS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lancaster located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Barton Road Playing Field | Medium | Walking directions to Barton Road Playing Field |
Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £227,500 in Ellel area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,608 up to £770,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £370,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £252,500 |
| Terraced | 15 | £177,500 |
10 year median price trend in Ellel
In the LA1 4AS postcode area, located within University, Galgate & Dolphinholme, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 4AS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bargain Booze | Lentworth Drive, Lancaster, LA1 4RQ | Walking directions to Bargain Booze |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.