Postcode Analysis Copeland, North West

KATHERINE STREET, LA18 4AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KATHERINE STREET, LA18 4AQ.

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Population

380

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 35,400 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LA18 4AQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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2/10
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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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Area Character

LA18 4AQ is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 52.8% year-on-year.

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

LA18 4AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Katherine Street, 0.4km from Millom in Millom. Administratively it sits within Millom ward and the Copeland constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 55% 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 £72k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 52.8% 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 4AQ are sourced from Output Area E00097537 (shared with 48 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 4AQ. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 72,000

13 sales · Mean £ 74,880

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

LA18 4AQ 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 offences81
Criminal damage and arson25
Public order15
Anti-social behaviour7
Drugs6

school Local Schools

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Millom Infant School

Good71 pupils0.2 km
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St James' Catholic Primary School

Good178 pupils0.2 km
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Parkview Nursery School

Good51 pupils0.2 km
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Millom School

Good516 pupils0.4 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 Society0.5 km
  • Rowlands0.1 km
  • Scoop Value0.1 km
  • The Vapour Bar0.3 km
  • Bargain Booze0.1 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Bridge Cafe0.3 km
  • Davinci Italia0.2 km
  • Millom Community Church0.5 km
  • Millom Cricket Club0.5 km
  • MNC's0.9 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 Plaice0.7 km
  • Dottie's Traditional Fish & Chips0.1 km
  • CK's0.2 km
  • Golden Lotus (Cumbria) Ltd0.2 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Pavilion Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Millom0.3 km
  • Green Road4.1 km
  • Askam4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Millom Rail Station0.3 km