Askam in Furness vs Millom
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Millom is about 64% cheaper on average. For families, Askam In Furness edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Askam in Furness
£248,122
Millom
£151,353
Crime Rate
Askam in Furness
N/A
Millom
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Askam in Furness
100.0%
Millom
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Askam in Furness
431.6
Millom
81.9
EPC Rating
Askam in Furness
67
Millom
67.3
Median Income
Askam in Furness
£33,536
Millom
£31,136
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Millom is £151,353, which is 64% less than Askam In Furness at £248,122. The most affordable entry point in Askam In Furness is a terraced at £137,606, while in Millom it is a flat at £38,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 50% pricier in Askam In Furness (£243,118 vs £162,435).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Askam In Furness prices grew faster — 39% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Askam In Furness and Millom at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestAskam In Furness has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 50% in Millom. Askam In Furness has 2 schools in total, while Millom has 4.
Askam in Furness School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Millom School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Askam in Furness | Millom |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Askam In Furness offers faster average downloads at 431.6 Mbps, compared to 81.9 Mbps in Millom. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Askam In Furness and 91.8% in Millom. Gigabit availability stands at 83.8% in Askam In Furness and 1.7% in Millom.
Askam In Furness is the faster of the two by 427% on average download speed (432 vs 82 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Millom are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 67.3 (band C) versus 67 (band C) in Askam In Furness. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,677 in Askam In Furness and £1,436 in Millom. 47.2% of homes in Askam In Furness have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.4% in Millom.
Millom has more energy-efficient housing — 50.4% reach band C or above, vs 47.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,536 in Askam In Furness and £31,136 in Millom. The median age is 48.2 in Askam In Furness and 46.6 in Millom. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Askam In Furness and 55.8% in Millom. Owner-occupancy is 71.4% in Askam In Furness versus 68.8% in Millom.
| Indicator | Askam in Furness | Millom |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,172 | 5,690 |
| Median Age | 48.2 | 46.6 |
| Median Household Income | £33,536 | £31,136 |
| Employment Rate | 56.8% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32% | 27.4% |
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