Postcode LA2 9AN is located in a rural hamlet, 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 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 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 5.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is The Rec.
University, Galgate & Dolphinholme has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,208 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 20% 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 0.8% 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 309 ft away from LA2 9AN.
University, Galgate & Dolphinholme near LA2 9AN 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 5.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Rec | Small | Walking directions to The Rec |
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 4 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA2 9AN.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2026 | 1, Corless Cottages, Lancaster, LA2 9AJ | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 14, Corless Cottages, Lancaster, LA2 9AJ | Terraced | Freehold | £188,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 19B, Corless Cottages, Lancaster, LA2 9AJ | Terraced | Freehold | £148,000 | |
| 22 Apr 2025 | 24, Corless Cottages, Lancaster, LA2 9AJ | Terraced | Freehold | £155,000 |
In the LA2 9AN postcode area, located within University, Galgate & Dolphinholme, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Primary | Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good |
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 9AN, 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 9AN 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.
The median sale price around LA2 9AN 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 9AN, including Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
LA2 9AN scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,208 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 9AN 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).