Postcode LA2 0PL is located in a rural hamlet, 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 75.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in University, Galgate & Dolphinholme is £52,587 per year. The nearest station is Lancaster located about 3.0 miles away. There are no 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 75.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.6% 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 47 ft away from LA2 0PL.
University, Galgate & Dolphinholme near LA2 0PL 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Ellel area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,608 up to £584,995.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £370,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £90,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 21 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 18 | £162,500 |
10 year median price trend in Ellel
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA2 0PL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Bailrigg Lane, Lancaster, LA1 4YW | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Wong's Oriental Mart | Bigforth Drive, Lancaster, LA1 4XX | Walking directions to Wong's Oriental Mart |
| 0.4 mi | LUSU Shop | Bailrigg Lane, Lancaster, LA1 4YW | Walking directions to LUSU Shop |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.