Holborn Hill is in Millom and in Cumberland district. LA18 5BJ is located in the Millom electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Copeland. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holborn Hill, Millom, LA18 5BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA18 5BS, LA18 5BP, LA18 5DR, LA18 5AT, LA18 5DP, LA18 5DU, LA18 5BL, LA18 5DF, LA18 5BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LA18 5BJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 49.8% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49.8% | 50.2% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.6% | 31.3% | -5.3% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.2% | 44.8% | 5.6% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 14.4% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 5.5% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51% | 52% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 32.3% | 2.5% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 10.2% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.8% | 17.2% | -10.6% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 11.6% | -8.0% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 13.1% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 12.1% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 21.7% | 7.3% | 16.9% | 4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 21.7% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -12.1% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.2% | 98% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
In this area, 97.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.6% | 97.2% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 97.2% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 24.1% | 13.5% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.2% | 8.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holborn Hill was 17.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.5% lower than the Millom average. The most reported crime type was Bicycle theft.
Holborn Hill has the 11th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Millom and the 187th lowest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayview Rise, 90 Holborn Hill, Millom, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-06-07 | £107,502 |
| 68 Holborn Hill, Millom, Cumberland Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-11-01 | £195,429 |
| 51 Holborn Hill, Millom, Cumberland Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2023-04-25 | £62,003 |
| 58 Holborn Hill, Millom, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2022-03-22 | £109,130 |
| 62 Holborn Hill, Millom, Cumbria Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-07-23 | £135,389 |
LA18 5BJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Nursery School St George's Road , LA18 4JE | 3out of 4 | 494 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Combe Junior School Moor Road , LA18 5DT | 3out of 4 | 421 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millom Infant School Lapstone Road , LA18 4LP | 3out of 4 | 869 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic Primary School Lonsdale Road , LA18 4AS | 3out of 4 | 965 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haverigg Primary School Atkinson Street , Haverigg LA18 4HA | 3out of 4 | 1,982 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millom School Salthouse Road , LA18 5AB | 2out of 4 | 548 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millom Cricket Club | St Georges Road, Millom | 254 yd | |
| Combe Catering & Trackside Cafe | Millom Discovery Centre, Station Road | 364 yd | |
| Millom Community Church | Millom Network Centre, Salthouse Road | 478 yd | |
| Davinci Italia | Ristorante Da Vinci, West County Hotel | 482 yd | |
| Salvation Army | 1 Nelson Street, Millom | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plough Inn | 41 Holborn Hill, Millom | 106 yd | |
| The Clock Tower | 4 Market Square, Millom | 482 yd | |
| Millom Conservative Club | 37-39 Lapstone Road, Millom | 507 yd | |
| Bear on the Square | 2-6 St Georges Terrace, Millom | 547 yd | |
| Workies and Reflections | Working Mens Club, 2-6 St Georges Terrace | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deano's Plaice | Holborn Hill, Millom | 2 yd | |
| Curry Spice | Market Square, Millom | 482 yd | |
| CK's | 5 Market Square, Millom | 482 yd | |
| Golden Lotus (Cumbria) Ltd | 28 Lapstone Road, Millom | 507 yd | |
| Caspian | 2 Wellington Street, Millom | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | Tesco Stores, Lancashire Road | 478 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Millom Cricket Club CHURCH VIEW CHURCH VIEW ST. GEORGES ROAD | grass pitches | 259 yd |
| Black Combe Junior School MOOR ROAD | grass pitches | 442 yd |
| Millom School SALTHOUSE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 456 yd |
| Another Level Fitness Centre (Closed) Market Square | health and fitness suite | 488 yd |
| Millom Recreation Centre LANCASHIRE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 512 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.