Postcode LA2 0LF is located in a rural town, 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 53.7 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 Lancaster located about 4.1 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 20,995 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
University, Galgate & Dolphinholme has a low crime rate, with approximately 53.7 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 32 ft away from LA2 0LF.
University, Galgate & Dolphinholme near LA2 0LF 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 4.1 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 0LF 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 | Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA2 0LF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 71 Main Road, Lancaster, LA2 0LA | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.