Postcode LA2 0RE 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 2.6 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 22 ft away from LA2 0RE.
University, Galgate & Dolphinholme near LA2 0RE 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 2.6 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
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.