LA18 4DR is a safe, established residential area on Newton Street, 0.5km from Millom in Millom. Administratively it sits within Millom ward and the Copeland constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £67k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 37.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for LA18 4DR are sourced from Output Area E00097540 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEWTON STREET, LA18 4DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWTON STREET, LA18 4DR.
285
42
£ 35,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LA18 4DR 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 4DR is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 42 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 37.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LA18 4DR. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 63,500
24 sales · Mean £ 62,812
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LA18 4DR has low crime rates — 38 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
- Rowlands0.1 km
- Scoop Value0.1 km
- The Vapour Bar0.3 km
- Bargain Booze0.1 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Millom Rugby League Club0.4 km
- The Devonshire Arms0.5 km
- Bear on the Square0.2 km
- Knights Of St. Columb Club0.3 km
- Plough Inn0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Bridge Cafe0.3 km
- Davinci Italia0.3 km
- Millom Community Church0.6 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 & Chips0.1 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 Road4.2 km
- Askam4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Millom Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LA184DR · Data under Open Government Licence