Postcode Analysis Copeland, North West

MARKET STREET, LA18 4AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET STREET, LA18 4AH.

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Population

323

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 35,400 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: LA18 4AH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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2/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

LA18 4AH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 46.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LA18 4AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Market Street, 0.3km from Millom in Millom. Administratively it sits within Millom ward and the Copeland constituency.

For families considering a move, LA18 4AH represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £110k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 46.4% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for LA18 4AH are sourced from Output Area E00097535 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA18 4AH. The average age is 41.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 110,000

18 sales · Mean £ 103,027

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LA18 4AH has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences71
Criminal damage and arson24
Public order14
Anti-social behaviour7
Drugs7

school Local Schools

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St James' Catholic Primary School

Good178 pupils0.3 km
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Millom School

Good516 pupils0.3 km
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Parkview Nursery School

Good51 pupils0.3 km
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Millom Infant School

Good71 pupils0.3 km
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Black Combe Junior School

Good114 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Millom Amateur Operatic Society0.4 km
  • Rowlands0.2 km
  • Scoop Value0.2 km
  • The Vapour Bar0.3 km
  • Bargain Booze0.1 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Millom Rugby League Club0.7 km
  • The Devonshire Arms0.6 km
  • Bear on the Square0.2 km
  • Knights Of St. Columb Club0.2 km
  • Plough Inn0.5 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Bridge Cafe0.3 km
  • Davinci Italia0.2 km
  • Millom Community Church0.3 km
  • Millom Cricket Club0.4 km
  • MNC's1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Curry Spice Take Away Restaurant0.2 km
  • Deano's Plaice0.6 km
  • Dottie's Traditional Fish & Chips0.2 km
  • CK's0.2 km
  • Golden Lotus (Cumbria) Ltd0.2 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Pavilion Hotel0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Millom0.3 km
  • Green Road4.0 km
  • Silecroft4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Millom Rail Station0.3 km