Postcode LA2 0AW is located in a rural village, 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 Heysham Port located about 3.6 miles away. There are 1 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 high crime rate, with approximately 101.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA2 0AW.
University, Galgate & Dolphinholme near LA2 0AW has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Heysham Port located about 3.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £221,000 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 | 14 | £382,500 |
| Flats | 1 | £90,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £208,500 |
| Terraced | 17 | £177,500 |
10 year median price trend in Ellel
In the LA2 0AW postcode area, located within University, Galgate & Dolphinholme, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Thurnham Glasson Christ Church, Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA2 0AW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | The Shop at Glasson Dock | West Quay, Glasson Dock, LA2 0BY | Walking directions to The Shop at Glasson Dock |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.