Millom vs Ulverston
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Millom offers lower property prices by roughly 47%. For families, Ulverston edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Millom
£151,353
Ulverston
£286,417
Crime Rate
Millom
N/A
Ulverston
17.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Millom
50.0%
Ulverston
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Millom
81.9
Ulverston
145.5
EPC Rating
Millom
67.3
Ulverston
67
Median Income
Millom
£31,136
Ulverston
£33,536
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestThe average house price in Millom is £151,353, which is 47% less than Ulverston at £286,417. The most affordable entry point in Millom is a flat at £38,500, while in Ulverston it is a terraced at £194,862.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 83% pricier in Ulverston (£231,583 vs £38,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ulverston prices grew faster — 26% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Millom and Ulverston at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestUlverston has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 50% in Millom. Millom has 4 schools in total, while Ulverston has 6.
Millom School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ulverston School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Millom | Ulverston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 6 |
| Primary | 3 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Ulverston offers faster average downloads at 145.5 Mbps, compared to 81.9 Mbps in Millom. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Millom and 84.8% in Ulverston. Gigabit availability stands at 1.7% in Millom and 17.9% in Ulverston.
Ulverston is the faster of the two by 78% on average download speed (146 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 Ulverston. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,436 in Millom and £1,677 in Ulverston. 50.4% of homes in Millom have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 47.2% in Ulverston.
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 Ulverston and £31,136 in Millom. The median age is 46.6 in Millom and 48.2 in Ulverston. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Millom and 56.8% in Ulverston. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Millom versus 71.4% in Ulverston.
| Indicator | Millom | Ulverston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,690 | 11,219 |
| Median Age | 46.6 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,136 | £33,536 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 71.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 32% |
Location
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How far apart are Millom and Ulverston?
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Millom or Ulverston?
Is Millom or Ulverston safer?
Which has better schools, Millom or Ulverston?
Which has faster broadband, Millom or Ulverston?
Keep exploring