Town Pop. 2,269

Living in Galgate: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Galgate scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 91/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 15/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 10 scored places sharing the LA2 postcode district, Galgate ranks 8th. Its economic health score runs 10 points above the LA2 district's 81/100. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: LA2 postcode district.

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Galgate scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
106.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 77 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 52 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
Other theft 44 crimes
↑ 213% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Bicycle theft 12 crimes
↑ 563% above national average
other 37 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Further/Higher Educational Building 35 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 13 crimes
  3. 3 Preston Lancaster Road 12 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 6.2 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 10.3 µg/m³
77
Green Space 81
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
11
A&E departmentsRoyal Lancaster Infirmary3 mi
Royal Preston Hospital13.9 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital14.6 mi
Hospital waitsLancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks94.2%
Nearest GP surgeryLancaster Medical Practice1.1 mi
GP capacity1,595 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
15
Full fibre (FTTP)88%
available across Lancaster
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 72 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
91
Employment rate30.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed30.8%Unemployed4.9%Retired8.5%Student53.3%Other inactive2.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.7%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary21.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications5.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)3.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)5.9%Level 3 (A levels)54.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.5%Apprenticeship2.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership73.1%
Among the least-deprived 26% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
43
Council tax Lancaster · 2026-27
A £1,669
B £1,947
C £2,225
D £2,503
E £3,059
F £3,615
G £4,172
H £5,006
Energy North West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
12
Lancaster 3.9 mi
Heysham Port 5.7 mi
Bare Lane 5.9 mi
J33 M6 0.5 mi
J33 M6 1 mi
J34 M6 4.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 10
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £210,500 18
Semi-detached £207,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced Flat
£91k £158k £227k £295k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Bailrigg 38 1.1 mi away ⇄
Stodday 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
Overton (Lancaster) 29 3.2 mi away ⇄
Forton 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
Lancaster 58 3.8 mi away ⇄
Middleton (Lancaster) 26 4.7 mi away ⇄
Heysham 44 5.5 mi away ⇄
Morecambe 50 5.6 mi away ⇄
Halton (Lancaster) 49 6.0 mi away ⇄
Garstang 48 6.1 mi away ⇄
Caton 47 6.4 mi away ⇄
Pilling 38 6.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Galgate a nice place to live?

Galgate has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Galgate is 42/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Galgate?

Galgate is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 241 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Galgate?

Among the top-rated schools in Galgate is Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Galgate in total.

What are house prices like in Galgate?

The current median house price in Galgate is £210,500, around 26% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £207,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 29%.

Galgate in context

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Postcode districts in Galgate

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