Dalton-in-Furness vs Millom
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Millom is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 15% lower. For families, Dalton In Furness edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Dalton-in-Furness
£174,210
Millom
£151,353
Crime Rate
Dalton-in-Furness
N/A
Millom
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dalton-in-Furness
100.0%
Millom
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Dalton-in-Furness
470.5
Millom
81.9
EPC Rating
Dalton-in-Furness
67
Millom
67.3
Median Income
Dalton-in-Furness
£33,536
Millom
£31,136
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £151,353, Millom undercuts Dalton In Furness (£174,210) by around 15% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Dalton In Furness is a terraced at £140,774, while in Millom it is a flat at £38,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 268% pricier in Dalton In Furness (£141,500 vs £38,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dalton In Furness prices grew faster — 44% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Dalton In Furness and Millom at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestOf the 5 schools in Dalton In Furness, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Millom, which has 4 schools, the figure is 50%.
Dalton-in-Furness School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) 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 | Dalton-in-Furness | Millom |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 4 |
| Primary | 4 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Dalton In Furness averages 470.5 Mbps – ahead of Millom's 81.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.6% of premises in Dalton In Furness and 91.8% in Millom. Gigabit availability stands at 93.4% in Dalton In Furness and 1.7% in Millom.
Dalton In Furness is the faster of the two by 474% on average download speed (471 vs 82 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Millom leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 67.3 (C), while Dalton In Furness averages 67 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,677 in Dalton In Furness and £1,436 in Millom. 47.2% of homes in Dalton 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 Dalton In Furness and £31,136 in Millom. The median age is 48.2 in Dalton In Furness and 46.6 in Millom. Owner-occupancy is 71.4% in Dalton In Furness versus 68.8% in Millom. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Dalton In Furness and 55.8% in Millom.
| Indicator | Dalton-in-Furness | Millom |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,551 | 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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