Postcode LA2 9AW 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 very low crime levels, with around 26.6 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 5.7 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is The Rec.
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 26.6 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA2 9AW.
University, Galgate & Dolphinholme near LA2 9AW 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 5.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Rec | Small | Walking directions to The Rec |
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
In the LA2 9AW postcode area, located within University, Galgate & Dolphinholme, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good |
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.