Postcode LA1 4WA is located in a rural hamlet, within the University ward of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the University, Galgate & Dolphinholme area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.6 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 3.1 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
University, Galgate & Dolphinholme has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,654 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.
University, Galgate & Dolphinholme has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.1% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 137 ft away from LA1 4WA.
University, Galgate & Dolphinholme near LA1 4WA 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 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
In the LA1 4WA postcode area, located within University, Galgate & Dolphinholme, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 4WA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | LUSU Shop | Bailrigg Lane, Lancaster, LA1 4YW | Walking directions to LUSU Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Bailrigg Lane, Lancaster, LA1 4YW | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Wong's Oriental Mart | Bigforth Drive, Lancaster, LA1 4XX | Walking directions to Wong's Oriental Mart |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.