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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in University, Galgate & Dolphinholme is £52,587 per year. The nearest station is Lancaster, about 1.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Barton Road Playing Field.
University, Galgate & Dolphinholme has an average 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 an average crime rate, with approximately 59.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in University, Galgate & Dolphinholme is £52,587 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 58 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £259 per square foot) in Ellel area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £840,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 15 | £369,000 | £295 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £230,000 | £274 |
| Terraced | 19 | £145,000 | £223 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £287,450 | — | £160,000 | £138,750 |
| 2017 | £294,995 | £65,000 | £165,000 | £135,500 |
| 2018 | £309,995 | £195,000 | £171,250 | £130,000 |
| 2019 | £331,000 | £81,500 | £173,500 | £131,000 |
| 2020 | £325,000 | — | £195,000 | £137,500 |
| 2021 | £324,950 | £94,975 | £226,000 | £144,500 |
| 2022 | £370,000 | £97,375 | £230,000 | £155,000 |
| 2023 | £402,000 | £118,000 | £229,950 | £150,000 |
| 2024 | £419,998 | £90,000 | £208,500 | £173,000 |
| 2025 | £370,000 | — | £225,000 | £162,500 |
| 2026 | £369,000 | — | £227,000 | £142,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £216 | — | £207 | £144 |
| 2017 | £222 | £144 | £181 | £209 |
| 2018 | £209 | £146 | £199 | £150 |
| 2019 | £205 | £135 | £188 | £195 |
| 2020 | £260 | — | £222 | £172 |
| 2021 | £266 | £287 | £229 | £165 |
| 2022 | £295 | — | £230 | £206 |
| 2023 | £290 | £196 | £243 | £190 |
| 2024 | £306 | £172 | £255 | £218 |
| 2025 | £292 | — | £229 | £217 |
| 2026 | £176 | — | £284 | £228 |
There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA1 4AS.
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 |
Annual council tax rates for Lancaster district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LA1 4AS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Paul Francis Tynan
Ellel - Elected 4 May 2023
Sally Ann Shelley Maddocks
Ellel - Elected 4 May 2023
Cat Smith
Lancaster and Wyre - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LA1 4AS records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around LA1 4AS in University, Galgate & Dolphinholme is £220,000 (about £259 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to LA1 4AS, including Stepping Stones School (Outstanding), Moorside Primary School (Good) and St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LA1 4AS scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,189 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Lancaster and Wyre covering LA1 4AS is Cat Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Paul Francis Tynan (Green Party) and Sally Ann Shelley Maddocks (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.