Grange-over-Sands vs Millom
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Millom wins on house prices with a 103% gap. For families, Grange Over Sands edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Grange-over-Sands
£307,759
Millom
£151,353
Crime Rate
Grange-over-Sands
N/A
Millom
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Grange-over-Sands
100.0%
Millom
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Grange-over-Sands
129.7
Millom
81.9
EPC Rating
Grange-over-Sands
67
Millom
67.3
Median Income
Grange-over-Sands
£33,536
Millom
£31,136
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Grange Over Sands commands an average of £307,759, compared with £151,353 in Millom – a difference of 103%. The most affordable entry point in Grange Over Sands is a flat at £194,109, while in Millom it is a flat at £38,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 404% pricier in Grange Over Sands (£194,109 vs £38,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Grange Over Sands prices grew faster — 31% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Grange Over Sands and Millom at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestFamilies may prefer Grange Over Sands, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 50% in Millom. There are 1 schools in Grange Over Sands and 4 in Millom.
Grange-over-Sands School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 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 | Grange-over-Sands | Millom |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 129.7 Mbps in Grange Over Sands and 81.9 Mbps in Millom. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.5% of premises in Grange Over Sands and 91.8% in Millom. Gigabit availability stands at 13.3% in Grange Over Sands and 1.7% in Millom.
Grange Over Sands is the faster of the two by 58% on average download speed (130 vs 82 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Millom leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 67.3 (C), while Grange Over Sands averages 67 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,677 in Grange Over Sands and £1,436 in Millom. 47.2% of homes in Grange Over Sands 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 Grange Over Sands and £31,136 in Millom. The median age is 48.2 in Grange Over Sands and 46.6 in Millom. Owner-occupancy is 71.4% in Grange Over Sands versus 68.8% in Millom. Employment rates stand at 56.8% in Grange Over Sands and 55.8% in Millom.
| Indicator | Grange-over-Sands | Millom |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,047 | 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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