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Grange-over-Sands vs Millom

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.4 miles apart.

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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

Property 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 rate data is not available for both Grange Over Sands and Millom at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Families 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.

MetricGrange-over-SandsMillom
Total Schools14
Primary13
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorGrange-over-SandsMillom
Population4,0475,690
Median Age48.246.6
Median Household Income£33,536£31,136
Employment Rate56.8%55.8%
Owner Occupied71.4%68.8%
Degree-Level Qualified32%27.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Grange Over Sands and Millom?
Grange Over Sands and Millom are approximately 14.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Grange Over Sands or Millom?
Millom is cheaper, with an average house price of £151,353.
Is Grange Over Sands or Millom safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Grange Over Sands or Millom?
Grange Over Sands has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Grange Over Sands or Millom?
Grange Over Sands has faster average broadband at 129.7 Mbps.

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