Postcode LA2 9BN 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 19.1 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 9.0 miles away.
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 0.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA2 9BN.
University, Galgate & Dolphinholme near LA2 9BN has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lancaster located about 9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £232,350 in Ellel area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,608 up to £695,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 18 | £405,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £232,350 |
| Terraced | 16 | £166,250 |
10 year median price trend in Ellel
In the LA2 9BN postcode area, located within University, Galgate & Dolphinholme, there are no schools in close proximity.
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 9BN, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.