Town Pop. 2,135

Living in Milnthorpe: Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Milnthorpe scores 60/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 57/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. No other settlement in the LA7 postcode district scores higher. Milnthorpe leads all 3.

It scores 12 points above the LA7 postcode district as a whole, which averages 48/100. On healthcare specifically, Milnthorpe sits 35 points above the LA7 district figure of 22/100. That sits 10 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: LA7 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
36.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 47 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
Shoplifting 5 crimes
↓ 71% below national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↓ 52% below national average
Public order 4 crimes
↓ 71% below national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Kirkgate Lane 7 crimes
  2. 2 Owlet Ash Fields 7 crimes
  3. 3 The Orchard 7 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
81
Air Quality NO₂ 3.1 · PM2.5 4.8 · PM10 7.4 µg/m³
82
Green Space 77
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
34
2 schools in area · 5 within 4km
1Good1Requires Improvement
  • Milnthorpe Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Dallam SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
57
A&E departmentsRoyal Lancaster Infirmary12.5 mi
Blackpool Victoria Hospital29.4 mi
Royal Preston Hospital30 mi
Hospital waitsNorth Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust0 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs62.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,674 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
94
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Westmorland and Furness
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 61 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
59
Employment rate58.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.5%Unemployed2%Retired26.9%Student5%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.2%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary34.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.6%Apprenticeship9%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership67.6%
Among the least-deprived 40% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
43
Council tax Westmorland and Furness · 2026-27
A £1,672
B £1,951
C £2,229
D £2,508
E £3,065
F £3,623
G £4,180
H £5,016
Energy North West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
30
Arnside 3 mi
Silverdale 4.3 mi
Oxenholme Lake District 5.7 mi
J36 M6 2 mi
J36 M6 2.4 mi
J35 M6 6.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Ample 21
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £234,000 17
Semi-detached £260,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£178k £226k £276k £324k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Heversham 49 1.2 mi away ⇄
Storth and Sandside 50 1.8 mi away ⇄
Holme (South Lakeland) 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
Levens 48 2.9 mi away ⇄
Arnside 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
Endmoor 41 3.4 mi away ⇄
Summerlands 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Burton-in-Kendal 48 3.7 mi away ⇄
Silverdale 52 4.6 mi away ⇄
Natland 45 4.9 mi away ⇄
Lindale 37 5.3 mi away ⇄
Oxenholme 62 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Milnthorpe a nice place to live?

Milnthorpe is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Milnthorpe is 60/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Milnthorpe?

Milnthorpe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 77 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Milnthorpe?

Among the top-rated schools in Milnthorpe is Milnthorpe Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Milnthorpe in total.

What are house prices like in Milnthorpe?

The current median house price in Milnthorpe is £234,000, around 18% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £260,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 2%.

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Postcode districts in Milnthorpe

LA7 48 ⇄

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