Postcode LA1 4YT 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 19.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 82% 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 2.8 miles away. There are no 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 19.1 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 315 ft away from LA1 4YT.
University, Galgate & Dolphinholme near LA1 4YT 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 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA1 4YT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Wong's Oriental Market | Bigforth Drive, Lancaster, LA1 4XX | Walking directions to Wong's Oriental Market |
| 0.1 mi | Spar | Bailrigg Lane, Lancaster, LA1 4YW | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Bailrigg Lane, Lancaster, LA1 4YW | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 4YT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Maria Deery
University - Elected 4 Jul 2024
Cat Smith
Lancaster and Wyre - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LA1 4YT records about 19 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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.
There is 1 school close to LA1 4YT, including University of Lancaster (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LA1 4YT scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,654 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 4YT is Cat Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Maria Deery (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.