Postcode LA1 4AW 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 moderate crime levels, with around 59.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in University, Galgate & Dolphinholme is £52,587 per year. The nearest station is Lancaster located about 2.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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 moderate 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 190 ft away from LA1 4AW.
University, Galgate & Dolphinholme near LA1 4AW 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £232,350 in Ellel area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,608 up to £695,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £405,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £232,350 |
| Terraced | 16 | £166,250 |
10 year median price trend in Ellel
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 4AW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Wong's Oriental Market | Bigforth Drive, Lancaster, LA1 4XX | Walking directions to Wong's Oriental Market |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Bailrigg Lane, Lancaster, LA1 4YW | Walking directions to Spar |
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 4AW, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.