Milnthorpe Road is in Holme, Carnforth and in Westmorland And Furness district. LA6 1PS is located in the Burton and Holme electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Westmorland and Lonsdale. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Milnthorpe Road, Holme, Carnforth, LA6 1PS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LA6 1PY, LA6 1QL, LA6 1RR, LA6 1PW, LA6 1RS, LA6 1RQ, LA6 1PZ, LA6 1PU, LA6 1PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LA6 1PS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55% | 50.5% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 45% | 49.5% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 LA6 1PS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.6% 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 | 25% | 28.3% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.9% | 52.6% | 1.7% | 44.2% | 8.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 9.1% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 5.7% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 56.5% | 48.6% | -7.9% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 36.4% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 11.2% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.3% | 16.5% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 7.8% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 13.9% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 7% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 17.4% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 31% | 37.4% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 3.6% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.7% | 98.2% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 92.6% | 96.5% | 3.9% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 95.4% | 2.8% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 22.3% | 13.5% | 8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Milnthorpe Road was 57.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 121.5% higher than the Burton and Holme average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Milnthorpe Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Burton and Holme and the 237th highest crime rate of 774 local areas in Westmorland and Furness .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.3%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Milnthorpe Road, Carnforth, Westmorland And Furness Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-03-14 | £186,421 |
| 5 Milnthorpe Road, Carnforth, Westmorland And Furness Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-03-10 | £173,058 |
| Inglenook Milnthorpe Road, Carnforth, Westmorland And Furness Detached, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2025-01-23 | £489,454 |
| 2 Taylors Court Milnthorpe Road, Carnforth, Westmorland And Furness Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-08-16 | £249,039 |
| Broadstone House Milnthorpe Road, Carnforth, Westmorland And Furness Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-05-09 | £333,671 |
LA6 1PS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
LA6 1PS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holme Primary School North Road , Holme LA6 1QA | 3out of 4 | 378 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beetham CofE Primary School Stanley Street , Beetham LA7 7AS | 3out of 4 | 2,626 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burton Morewood CofE Primary School Main Street , Burton-in-Kendal LA6 1ND | 2out of 4 | 2,694 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Milnthorpe Primary School Firs Road , LA7 7QF | 3out of 4 | 3,653 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yealand Church of England Primary School Footeran Lane , Yealand Redmayne LA5 9SU | 3out of 4 | 4,451 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallam School Haverflatts Lane , Milnthorpe LA7 7DD | 3out of 4 | 3,895 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wings School Whassett , Milnthorpe LA7 7DN | - not rated | 1,747 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect House Birch Cottage , Moss Lane Off Eight Acre Lane LA5 9TG | - not rated | 3,565 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Smithy Inn | Milnthorpe Road | 2 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holme Community Primary School NORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 301 yd |
| Holme Sports And Community Centre Milnthorpe Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 315 yd |
| Holme Cricket Club NORTH RD | grass pitches | 327 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 | 96.8% |
| 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 | 3.2% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 3.2% |
| Median download speed | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.