LA18 4DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wellington Street, 0.4km from Millom in Millom. Administratively it sits within Millom ward and the Copeland constituency.
For families considering a move, LA18 4DG represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £54k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 35.9% 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 4DG are sourced from Output Area E00097537 (shared with 48 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WELLINGTON STREET, LA18 4DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELLINGTON STREET, LA18 4DG.
380
45
£ 35,400 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA18 4DG 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
LA18 4DG 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 down 35.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA18 4DG. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 64,000
11 sales · Mean £ 57,681
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA18 4DG has low crime rates — 41 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
Millom Infant School
Parkview Nursery School
St James' Catholic Primary School
Millom School
Black Combe Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Millom Amateur Operatic Society0.5 km
- Rowlands0.0 km
- Scoop Value0.0 km
- The Vapour Bar0.3 km
- Bargain Booze0.1 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Millom Rugby League Club0.5 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, Cafe
7 nearby- Bridge Cafe0.3 km
- Davinci Italia0.3 km
- Millom Community Church0.5 km
- Millom Cricket Club0.5 km
- MNC's0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Stores Limited0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Curry Spice Take Away Restaurant0.3 km
- Deano's Plaice0.7 km
- Dottie's Traditional Fish & Chips0.0 km
- CK's0.3 km
- Golden Lotus (Cumbria) Ltd0.3 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Pavilion Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Millom0.4 km
- Green Road4.1 km
- Askam4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Millom Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LA184DG · Data under Open Government Licence