Millom Road Millom, Cumberland
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (LA18), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 9203694.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2017 the median was £224,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (D: 5, E: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Cumberland costs £2,511 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Millom, about 380 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Millom Park, is about 420 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 5 to 6 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Waterloo House Surgery, about 370 m away.
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 70% of households owned their home and 12% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 25 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | £224,000 | £224,000 | £224,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jun 2017 | SCHOOL END LA18 4AZ | Detached | £224,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2008 | KIRKLAND CHASE LA18 4AZ | Detached | £220,000 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 94 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (4); House, end-terrace (3). Built: 1900-1929 (3); before 1900 (2); 1930-1949 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in Cumberland in 2026-27: Band D £2,511 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,674 | £1,953 | £2,232 | £2,511 | £3,069 | £3,627 | £4,186 | £5,023 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (92% of about 1,030 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Former Ashburners Compound Millom Road: up to 10 homes, permissioned (80 m)
- Station Yard, Millom: up to 25 homes, permissioned (120 m)
- County Highways Depot Holborn Hill: up to 10 homes, permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 13 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 3 low and 4 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA18 4AT | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 3 | unlikely |
| LA18 4AZ | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 5 m and 6 m above sea level (5 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA18 4AT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LA18 4AZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Millom 187,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 380 m |
| Green Road 7,480 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Askam 71,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 19 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest School Millom | 350 m |
| Bus or coach station | Stagecoach Depot Hindpool | 9.9 km (6.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Lake Bank (Coniston) Ferry Landing Water Yeat | 15 km (9.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Liverpool John Lennon Airport LPL | 101 km (63 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Waterloo House Surgery | 370 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowlands Pharmacy | 280 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Horn Hill Dental Practice | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Millom Hospital | 370 m |
| Police station | Barrow Police Station | 9.9 km (6.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Millom Park 3.8 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 180 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,670 m² | 380 m |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,660 m² | 30 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 3.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Millom Castle (ruined portions), a scheduled monument, 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Millom Castle (ruined portions) | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pannatt Hill | Hill | 870 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Borwick Rails Harbour | Wetland | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Crab Marsh | Wetland | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Beck Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Hodbarrow Point | Headland | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) south |
| Gill Scar | Valley | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 13 |
3 of the street's 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Cumberland: see them on the Cumberland page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James' Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 180 m | No published inspection |
| Millom School | Secondary | 11–18 | 280 m | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Parkview Nursery School | Nursery | 3–4 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Black Combe Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 910 m (0.6 miles) | Requires improvement (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knights Of St. Columb Club LA18 4BG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 5 Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| St James Rc School LA18 4AS | School/college/university | 180 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Millom Food Bank LA18 4AG | Distributors/Transporters | 240 m | 5 Very good | 16 May 2023 |
| Bargain Booze LA18 4DF | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 11 Nov 2023 |
| Dottie's Traditional Fish & Chips LA18 4DG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2024 |
| Rowlands LA18 4DG | Retailers - other | 270 m | Exempt | |
| Scoop Value LA18 4DG | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jan 2024 |
| McFalty Cafe Bistro LA18 4DG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Willows Coffee Shop LA18 4DG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Millom School LA18 5AB | School/college/university | 290 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jan 2024 |
| Boots the Chemist LA18 4DE | Retailers - other | 300 m | Exempt | |
| Caspian LA18 4DE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 16 Mar 2023 |
| Pattons Family Butchers LA18 4DE | Manufacturers/packers | 300 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Teeny Tiny Cafe LA18 4AN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Tesco Stores Limited LA18 4BX | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 300 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lancashire Road (5); On or near Millom Road (5); On or near Market Street (4); On or near Queen Street (4); On or near Earl Street (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 70% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 47% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 24% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 45% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 12% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Earl Street · Lancashire Road · Lonsdale Road · Queen Street · Estuary Close · Millom Road · Market Street · Katharine Street · Crown Street · King Street · Wellington Street · Albert Street
All the streets in LA18 and across Cumberland.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.