Postcode LA2 0LW is located in a rural town, within the Ellel area of Lancaster in the North West region, and forms part of the University, Galgate & Dolphinholme area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% 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 median sale price in Ellel is £230,000 (around £276 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £168,500 and £366,750. The nearest station is Lancaster, about 3.9 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 21,997 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.
University, Galgate & Dolphinholme has a low crime rate, with approximately 36 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 103 ft away from LA2 0LW.
University, Galgate & Dolphinholme near LA2 0LW has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lancaster located about 3.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £276 per square foot) in Ellel area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £840,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £415,000 | £329 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £224,000 | £271 |
| Terraced | 19 | £145,000 | £225 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £287,450 | — | £160,000 | £138,750 |
| 2017 | £294,995 | £65,000 | £165,000 | £135,500 |
| 2018 | £309,995 | £195,000 | £171,250 | £130,000 |
| 2019 | £331,000 | £81,500 | £173,500 | £131,000 |
| 2020 | £325,000 | — | £195,000 | £137,500 |
| 2021 | £324,950 | £94,975 | £226,000 | £144,500 |
| 2022 | £370,000 | £97,375 | £230,000 | £155,000 |
| 2023 | £402,000 | £118,000 | £229,950 | £150,000 |
| 2024 | £419,998 | £90,000 | £208,500 | £173,000 |
| 2025 | £410,500 | — | £225,000 | £162,500 |
| 2026 | £402,500 | — | £230,000 | £143,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £216 | — | £207 | £144 |
| 2017 | £222 | £144 | £181 | £209 |
| 2018 | £209 | £146 | £199 | £150 |
| 2019 | £205 | £135 | £188 | £195 |
| 2020 | £260 | — | £222 | £172 |
| 2021 | £266 | £287 | £229 | £165 |
| 2022 | £295 | — | £230 | £206 |
| 2023 | £290 | £196 | £243 | £190 |
| 2024 | £306 | £172 | £255 | £218 |
| 2025 | £305 | — | £244 | £217 |
| 2026 | £309 | — | £267 | £233 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA2 0LW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar 2026 | 23A, Salford Road, Lancaster, LA2 0LW | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 09 May 2025 | 47, Salford Road, Lancaster, LA2 0LW | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 07 Nov 2025 | 8, Salford Road, Lancaster, LA2 0LL | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 05 Sept 2025 | 6, Vernon Crescent, Lancaster, LA2 0LX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 41, Main Road, Lancaster, LA2 0JW | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 |
In the LA2 0LW postcode area, located within University, Galgate & Dolphinholme, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LA2 0LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 71 Main Road, Galgate, LA2 0LA | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Lancaster district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LA2 0LW, 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
The area around LA2 0LW records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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.
The median sale price around LA2 0LW in Ellel is £230,000 (about £276 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to LA2 0LW, including Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LA2 0LW scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,997 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 LA2 0LW is Cat Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Paul Francis Tynan (Green Party) and Sally Ann Shelley Maddocks (Green Party).