LA18 4BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Salthouse in Millom. Administratively it sits within Millom ward and the Copeland constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LA18 4BW is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 4BW are sourced from Output Area E00097534 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LA18 4BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LA18 4BW.
250
45
£ 35,400 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA18 4BW 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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 59% owner-occupation and average age 45, LA18 4BW has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA18 4BW. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA18 4BW has low crime rates — 36 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.
school Local Schools
St James' Catholic Primary School
Millom School
Millom Infant School
Parkview Nursery School
Black Combe Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Millom Amateur Operatic Society0.7 km
- Rowlands0.3 km
- Scoop Value0.3 km
- The Vapour Bar0.6 km
- Bargain Booze0.4 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Millom Rugby League Club0.6 km
- The Devonshire Arms0.5 km
- Bear on the Square0.5 km
- Knights Of St. Columb Club0.2 km
- Plough Inn0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Bridge Cafe0.6 km
- Davinci Italia0.5 km
- Millom Community Church0.5 km
- Millom Cricket Club0.7 km
- MNC's0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Stores Limited0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Curry Spice Take Away Restaurant0.5 km
- Deano's Plaice0.9 km
- Dottie's Traditional Fish & Chips0.3 km
- CK's0.5 km
- Golden Lotus (Cumbria) Ltd0.5 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Pavilion Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Millom0.6 km
- Green Road3.8 km
- Askam4.5 km
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Postcode Profile: LA184BW · Data under Open Government Licence