Postcode LA2 0PF 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 3.2 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 19.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.9% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 97 ft away from LA2 0PF.
University, Galgate & Dolphinholme near LA2 0PF 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 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
There were 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA2 0PF.
In the LA2 0PF 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 LA2 0PF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Bailrigg Lane, Lancaster, LA1 4YW | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Bailrigg Lane, Lancaster, LA1 4YW | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Wong's Oriental Market | Bigforth Drive, Lancaster, LA1 4XX | Walking directions to Wong's Oriental Market |
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 LA2 0PF, 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 LA2 0PF 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 are 2 schools close to LA2 0PF, including University of Lancaster (Good) and Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LA2 0PF 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 LA2 0PF 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.