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Galgate, United Kingdom
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Galgate is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 2,458. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Galgate
Galgate is a village in the City of Lancaster, just south of Lancaster University, and about 3 miles (4.8Â km) south of Lancaster itself in the English county of Lancashire.
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| Population | 2,458 |
| Population Density | 587 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.9936°, -2.7920° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 48°F (9°C) |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 49.6 inches (1,260 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $44,310 |
| Median Age | 41.0 years |
About Galgate
Galgate is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 2,458. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 39°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Galgate vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Galgate vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $44,310 |
| 41% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,310 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $852 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 224 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 50.7% |
| Public Transit | 4.2% |
| Work from Home | 24.7% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $249,097 |
| 12% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,108 |
| 5% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 68.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 32.1% |
| Housing Units | 983 |
Property Tax
Temperature
| Annual Average | 48.1°F |
| 11% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 587/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.9936°N, 2.7920°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 5.4 in |
Galgate has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 39°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and May the driest (2.8").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.3% |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 54.9% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 587/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.2 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 50.7% |
| Public Transit | 4.2% |
| Work from Home | 24.7% |
Schools in Galgate
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Galgate
16 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton FM | community, local | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Hits Radio UK | - | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| Beyond Radio | - | AAC 192 kbps | |
| The Richie Allen Show | - | MP3 | |
| Taiyabah Masjid | islamic, masjid | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Beware! The Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Central Radio North West | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Milestone Radio | 70s, 80s | AAC 128 kbps | |
| HearMe - 60s Rock | 60s rock, 60’s rock | MP3 | |
| Radio Leyland | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Alty | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Mighty Radio Southport | dance, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Dune Radio | - | MP3 | |
| RibbleFM | - | MP3 | |
| Dales Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Rave Archive 24/7 | 24/7, rave | AAC+ 320 kbps |
Museums in Galgate
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnforth Station Heritage Centre | ||||
| Cottage Museum | ||||
| Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry Museum | ||||
| Duke of Lancaster's Own Yeomanry Museum | ||||
| Fleetwood Museum | ||||
| Harris Museum | ||||
| Harris Museum | ||||
| Heron Corn Mill | ||||
| Heysham Heritage Centre | ||||
| Heysham Visitor Centre | ||||
| Judges' Lodgings Museum | ||||
| King's Own Regiment Museum | ||||
| Lancashire Infantry Museum | ||||
| Lancashire Infantry Museum | ||||
| Lancashire Police Museum | ||||
| Lancaster City Museum | ||||
| Lancaster Maritime Museum | ||||
| Lytham Hall | ||||
| Museum of Lancashire | ||||
| Museum of Lancashire | ||||
| Ribble Steam Railway | ||||
| Ribble Steam Railway | ||||
| Ruskin Library |
Libraries in Galgate
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorsholme Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ansdell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Arnside Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cleveleys Library | 0.0 | |||||
| County Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fleetwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Freckleton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fulwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Garstang Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Grange-over-Sands Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harold Bridges Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harris Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harris Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Heysham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ingol Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kents Bank Station Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kirkby Lonsdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kirkham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Knott End Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lancaster Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lancaster University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Langdale Library and Laundry Room | 0.0 | |||||
| Layton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library and Learning Information Services | 0.0 | |||||
| Longridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Marsh Community Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Milnthorpe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Moor Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Morecambe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Palatine Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Poulton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ribbleton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ribbleton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ruskin Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Savick Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sharoe Green Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sharoe Green Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Silverdale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Anne's Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Gosall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Gosall Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Thornton Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Galgate
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assembly Rooms Emporium | |||||
| Charter Market | |||||
| Festival Market | |||||
| Fleetwood Market | |||||
| Junction 36 Rural Auction Centre | |||||
| Kirkby Lonsdale Thursday Market | |||||
| Penwortham Farmers Market | |||||
| Preston New Markets | |||||
| Simply Local Farmers Market | |||||
| Small Outdoor Market |
Hotels in Galgate
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Galgate
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Galgate
8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Galgate
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Galgate
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Galgate
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Galgate
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Galgate
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Galgate
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Galgate
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accidental Brewery | ||||
| Farm Yard Brew Co | ||||
| Fuzzy Duck Brewery | ||||
| Lancaster Brewery | ||||
| Lunebrew | ||||
| Old School Brewery | ||||
| Shaws of Grange | ||||
| Thwaites Brewery | ||||
| Unsworth's Yard Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Galgate
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Deepdale Stadium |
Ski Resorts Near Galgate
2 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Snow Centre Manchester | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Chill Factor e | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Galgate
35 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport | LPL | Large Airport |
| Manchester Airport | MAN | Large Airport |
| Barrow Walney Island Airport | BWF | Medium Airport |
| Blackpool Airport | BLK | Medium Airport |
| Warton Aerodrome | WRT | Medium Airport |
| Arley Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bedlands Gate Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Berrier Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bryn Gates Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bryngwyn Bach Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cark airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Carr Valley Microlight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Chipping Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cockerham Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Frandley House Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Glassonby Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Hawksview Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Haydock Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Higher Barn Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ince Blundell Microlight Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lartington Moor Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Manchester Barton Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middleton Sands Microlight | - | Small Airport |
| Moss Edge Farm Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pear Tree Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pilling Sands Microlight | - | Small Airport |
| RAF Woodvale | - | Small Airport |
| Rhedyn Coch Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Saint Michaels Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Skelling Farm Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Warrington Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Galgate
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Galgate Post Office | |
| The University Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Galgate
6 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ashton Health Centre | ||
| Brookfield Clinic | ||
| CHEC Community Eye Care | ||
| Sexual Health Services | ||
| The Lantern Centre | ||
| Walter Lyon House |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Galgate
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Galgate Methodist Church | |
| Lancaster University Chaplaincy Centre | |
| St John The Evangelist | |
| St Thomas and St Elizabeth |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Galgate?
Galgate has a population of 2,458 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 587 people per square mile, spread across 4.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.0 years. The population is 51.1% female and 48.9% male.
Is Galgate expensive to live in?
The median household income is $44,310, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $249,097 (12% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,108 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Galgate?
Galgate has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 39°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.6 inches.
How is the job market in Galgate?
The unemployment rate in Galgate is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $852. There are 224 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Galgate?
The median home value in Galgate is $249,097. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,108. The homeownership rate is 68.0%.
How are the schools in Galgate?
32.3% of adults in Galgate hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 54.9% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Galgate?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Galgate is 5.4% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 4.4% Asian. 94.7% of residents speak only English at home. 4.6% of the population are military veterans. 5.6% of residents have a disability.