Postcode LA18 4BW is located in a rural town, within the Millom ward of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the Millom & Duddon Valley area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Millom & Duddon Valley is £38,444 per year. The nearest station is Millom, about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Millom Pleasure Ground.
Millom & Duddon Valley has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,797 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Millom & Duddon Valley has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Millom & Duddon Valley is £38,444 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LA18 4BW.
Millom & Duddon Valley near LA18 4BW has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Millom located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Millom | N/A | Walking directions to Millom |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Millom Pleasure Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Millom Pleasure Ground |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £115,000 (about £111 per square foot) in Millom area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £260,000 | £243 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £159,000 | £165 |
| Terraced | 63 | £96,000 | £105 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £181,250 | £105,500 | £81,500 |
| 2017 | £225,750 | £132,500 | £78,475 |
| 2018 | £185,000 | £113,000 | £72,500 |
| 2019 | £190,000 | £129,000 | £75,000 |
| 2020 | £218,750 | £150,000 | £72,500 |
| 2021 | £250,000 | £140,000 | £70,000 |
| 2022 | £267,500 | £144,750 | £94,750 |
| 2023 | £220,000 | £155,000 | £84,250 |
| 2024 | £245,000 | £135,000 | £88,000 |
| 2025 | £265,000 | £158,000 | £109,000 |
| 2026 | £195,000 | £150,000 | £90,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £119 | £136 | £86 |
| 2017 | £187 | £135 | £83 |
| 2018 | £177 | £119 | £74 |
| 2019 | £163 | £153 | £84 |
| 2020 | £222 | £168 | £76 |
| 2021 | £166 | £161 | £87 |
| 2022 | £212 | £157 | £92 |
| 2023 | £259 | £161 | £98 |
| 2024 | £238 | £162 | £99 |
| 2025 | £243 | £165 | £107 |
| 2026 | £208 | £196 | £94 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LA18 4BW.
In the LA18 4BW postcode area, located within Millom & Duddon Valley, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LA18 4BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Scoop Value | Wellington Street, Millom, LA18 4DG | Walking directions to Scoop Value |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Lapstone Road, Cumberland, LA18 4BT | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Lancashire Road, Cumberland, LA18 4BX | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Duke Street, Cumberland, LA18 5BB | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Cumberland district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LA18 4BW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Bob Kelly
Millom - Elected 5 May 2022
Michelle Scrogham
Barrow and Furness - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LA18 4BW records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and public order.
The median sale price around LA18 4BW in Millom & Duddon Valley is £115,000 (about £111 per square foot) based on 88 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to LA18 4BW, including St James' Catholic Primary School (Good), Parkview Nursery School (Good) and Millom Infant School (Special Measures). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LA18 4BW is Millom, about 577 m away.
LA18 4BW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,797 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Barrow and Furness covering LA18 4BW is Michelle Scrogham (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Bob Kelly (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.