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Sub-area in Millom & Duddon Valley

Living in Copeland 008A

Part of Millom & Duddon Valley · 1,170 residents

Copeland 008A is a sub-area in Millom & Duddon Valley, Cumberland that skews 65+ and is owner-occupied dominant. Median rent sits at £662 a month, up 7.0% on the year, with council tax in band A adding roughly £209/mo. Safety ranks in the bottom quartile of UK sub-areas (76th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband coverage is sparse at 0% of premises — check before signing.

Area overview

Verdict
Liveability A
Stands out for
  • Affordable rents (A)
  • Low crime (A)
Watch out for
  • Limited transport access (E)
  • Few good schools nearby (E)

A renter's snapshot of Copeland 008A in Millom & Duddon Valley, Cumberland — rent, crime, schools, transport, amenities and demographics in one scroll. Tap any card heading to open the full tab with charts, breakdowns and methodology.

Dimension grades
Safety
B83/100
Very good
Schools
E17/100
Limited
Transport
E3/100
Limited
Affordability
A97/100
Excellent
Energy efficiency
A92/100
Excellent
Air quality
A100/100
Excellent
At-a-glance summary

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Rent & cost

Rent runs at £662 a month — 40% below the national median. Council tax is most commonly Band A.

Rating90th percentile nationally
National percentile rank
Median rent
£662/mo
+7.0% YoY
All-in monthly
£1,017/mo
rent + tax + energy
Council tax
£2,284/yr
Band A typical
To buy
£151,500
~2.2 yrs to deposit
Rent / pay
23%
Comfortable on local pay
Crime & safety

Safety scores 87/100 against the national distribution, with police-recorded crime running 2.9× safer than the national average (34.8 per 1,000 residents per year).

Rating76th percentile nationally
Safety score 87/100
Crime / 1k / yr
34.8
2.9× safer than nat.
Violent / 1k
15.4
57% below national average
Burglary / 1k
4.8
19% below national average
Vehicle crime / 1k
3.2
46% below national average
Bicycle theft / 1k
0.8
42% below national average
Most common
Violent crime
then burglary
Schools

1 primary school within a 1.5 km walk; no secondaries within a 4 km bus catchment.

School score
24/100
KS2/KS4 outcomes + Ofsted access + reach
Nearest Outstanding
20.4 km
any phase
Nearest school
Captain Shaw's CofE School
Good · Primary · 4.9 km
Transport & connectivity

Weak transport links — 4/100; nearest rail station is Bootle (Cumbria) at around 4572 m; Manchester is reachable in 182 minutes by direct train.

Rating3rd percentile nationally
National percentile rank
Nearest rail station
Bootle (Cumbria)
57 min walk · 4.6 km
To London
4h 37m
by public transport
To Manchester
3h 2m
by public transport
To Liverpool
3h 17m
by public transport
Nearest motorway
M6
42.9 km
Nearest A-road
A595
978 m
Amenities & healthcare

nearest GP at 11.1 km; nearest hospital at 23.3 km; nearest dentist at 13.9 km.

Nearest GP
11.1 km
walking distance
Nearest hospital
23.3 km
Nearest dentist
13.9 km
Gigabit
0%
of premises
Demographics

Census 2021 snapshot: older population (28% aged 65+).

RatingOlder, mixed-tenure, mixed-education
Population
1,170
14 per km² · rural
Median age
52
range 27–67
Family households
22%
with children
Private renters
17%
70% owned▼ 4%pts below national average
Degree-level
32%
of adults▼ 1%pts below national average
Work from home
33%
of commuters
Born outside UK
4%
of residents▼ 13%pts below national average
Editorial

Going deeper

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What's it like to rent in Copeland 008A?

Copeland 008A sits inside Millom & Duddon Valley, part of the wider Cumberland council area in North West. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

Strengths and trade-offs

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Who is Copeland 008A for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

FAQ

Frequently asked about this area in Millom & Duddon Valley

What's the median rent in Copeland 008A?
The median monthly rent across Copeland 008A is £662.
How safe is Copeland 008A?
Copeland 008A has a safety score of 87/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Copeland 008A?
Transport score: 4/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Copeland 008A part of?
Copeland 008A sits inside the Millom & Duddon Valley neighbourhood, in Cumberland, North West.