LA18 5HQ is in The Green, Millom and Cumberland district. LA18 5HQ is located in the Millom Without electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Copeland. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Green, Millom, LA18 5HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LA18 5HQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.9% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49% | 49.1% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LA18 5HQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.8% | 23.8% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.4% | 60.7% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 16.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 5% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 8.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 44.5% | 49.6% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 33.5% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 12.1% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
In the area around LA18 5HQ this area, 9.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 9.2% | -6.9% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.4% | 9.2% | 3.8% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 7.9% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 7.9% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 19.7% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.1% | 42.7% | 0.6% | 33.8% | 8.9% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 99.3% | 99.3% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
In this area, 96% 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% | 96% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 95.6% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 55.7% | 46.2% | 9.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around LA18 5HQ was 7.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.0% lower than the Millom average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
LA18 5HQ has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Millom and the 56th lowest crime rate of 917 local areas in Cumberland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 19.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haws House, Millom, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2020-03-26 | £683,765 |
| Cherry Tree, Millom, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £357,000 | 2017-01-20 | £470,630 |
| Haws Barn, Millom, Cumbria Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2003-07-18 | £579,351 |
| Crossfields, Millom, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2001-10-23 | £623,055 |
| Haws Farm, Millom, Cumbria Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2000-12-01 | £834,105 |
LA18 5HQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% 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.
LA18 5HQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in LA18 5HQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 84 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 4,487 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thwaites School Hallthwaites , LA18 5HP | 2out of 4 | 1,565 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James' Catholic Primary School Lonsdale Road , LA18 4AS | 3out of 4 | 4,205 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millom Infant School Lapstone Road , LA18 4LP | 3out of 4 | 4,581 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Black Combe Junior School Moor Road , LA18 5DT | 3out of 4 | 4,645 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broughton CofE Primary and Nursery School Kepplewray , LA20 6BJ | 3out of 4 | 5,203 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | 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 | 3,986 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Punch Bowl | The Green, Cumbria | 794 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thwaites Village Hall | grass pitches, tennis courts | 685 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 23.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 25.95 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 25.95 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 2.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 2.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 4.87 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.