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County or areaCumbria
Postcode districtLA18
Telephone codeNot listed
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 12 min4:39 am – 9:51 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 20 min8:31 am – 3:51 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People9,753 residentsin the Millom & Duddon Valley census areaMedian age 50.04,343 households72% of homes owner-occupied47% owned outright13% social rented, 14% private rentedSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Work and commuting4.1% unemployment rate55% of adults are economically active, 4,293 in work, 30% retiredMain industries: health and social work 12%, water and waste 11%, construction 11%Getting to work: 24% work from home, 58% go by car, 4% take public transport, 14% walk or cycle42% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
Education and languages24% of adults hold a degree or higher21% have no qualifications, 9% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 99%Source: Office for National Statistics, Census 2021
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 19°C, lows 11°CColdest month February: highs 7°C, lows 1°C1,538 mm of rain a year, 47 days with 10 mm or morewettest month November27 days of air frost, 2 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 2 to 7°CJFebruary: 1 to 7°CFMarch: 2 to 9°CMApril: 4 to 12°CAMay: 7 to 15°CMJune: 9 to 17°CJJuly: 11 to 19°CJAugust: 11 to 18°CASeptember: 9 to 16°CSOctober: 7 to 13°CONovember: 4 to 10°CNDecember: 2 to 7°CD20°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksSilecroft Beachbeach · 1.5 miArrow Hillhill · under a mileCoteley Bankcliffs · 1.3 miWalkhole Bankcliffs · 1.3 miGutterby Spabeach · 2.4 miSalt Hillhill · 1.0 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesThe Greenpark · 1.2 miSilecroft Golf Clubgolf course · 1.4 mi · 20 haMillom Parkpark · 2.8 mi · 4 haSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes54 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19707 of magnitude 3+, 1 of magnitude 4+, 3 induced by mining or drillingLargest: magnitude 4.0 on 9 Aug 197039 mi away, Kirkby StephenMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 21 Sep 202621 mi away, Silverdale, LancashireSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Flood riskRivers and sea: areas at High risk within 500 m of the centrea 1 in 30 chance of flooding in any year, or greaterAlso medium, low risk areas nearbySource: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea
Air qualityNO2 1.6 · PM2.5 4.2 · PM10 7.1 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband31% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband95% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)0.8% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)4,975 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation43 m141 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 6 to 329 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalMillom Hospital2.9 miGP surgeryHmp Haverigg2.3 miPharmacyBoots2.9 miDentistTime For Teeth Hmp Haverigg2.3 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service
Getting aroundAirportLiverpool John Lennon Airport LPL65 miRailway stationSilecroftunder a mileBus stationStagecoach DepotHindpool8.3 miFerrypierWater Yeat11 miBus stops2 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the LA18 postcode district.


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22 Shops in Whicham in 10 categories

 

 

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43 Attractions in Whicham in 12 categories

 

 

30 Property services in Whicham in 6 categories

 

 

34 Education in Whicham in 12 categories

 

 

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Top pubs in Whicham

  • Farmers Arms - Baycliff, Ulverston

    Bar

    31 The Ellers Swan Street Main Rd, Baycliff, Ulverston, LA12 9RP

    11.3 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent Saturday lunch Menu in cosy village atmosphere Great food

  • Lion & Lamb - Drigg, Seascale

    Bar

    Croftlands Drive Station Road Bootle Broughton, Drigg, Seascale, CA20 1AL

    13.6 miles away

    5 star reviewThe most lovely manager I've ever met..gave me the best drink and made my holidayafter the first 5 minutes in ...

  • Devonshire Arms - Ulverston

    1 Braddyll Terrace, Ulverston, LA12 0DH

    9.9 miles away

    5 star reviewHidden gem, best pub in the area, landlord keeps his real ale in superb condition. Also, no hot food being ...

  • Vapour Bar - Barrow in Furness

    Bar

    226 Dalton Road, Barrow in Furness, LA14 1PN

    9.1 miles away

    4 star reviewfrom first visit 3 years ago advice and service great, good quality product

  • Crofters At Holbeck - Barrow in Furness

    Holbeck Park Ave, Barrow in Furness, LA13 0RE

    9.7 miles away

    4 star reviewPleasant atmosphere and always a ready smile

 

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  • Lisdoonie Hotel - Barrow in Furness

    307 Abbey Road, Barrow in Furness, LA14 5LF

    8.4 miles away

    5 star reviewLovelyhotel, very friendly staff , nice clean rooms , and a very nice breakfast, would stay again.

  • Wellington - Dalton in Furness

    63 Market Street, Dalton in Furness, LA15 8AW

    7.9 miles away

    5 star reviewStayed here over bank August bank holiday with hubby nice friendly hotel clean and comfy clean towels changed daily loved ...

 

Top shops in Whicham

  • Lakeside Picnic - Waterhead, Ambleside

    Dessert Shop

    The Old Coach House Stock Lane Borrans Road, Waterhead, Ambleside, LA22 0ES

    19.7 miles away

    5 star reviewVery good coffee and fantasting customer service. Beautiful surroundings.

  • Broughton Village Bakery - Broughton in Furness

    Pie Shop

    Prince's Street, Broughton in Furness, LA20 6HQ

    5.6 miles away

    5 star reviewFriendly service, excellent bread, pasties and cakes. More than worth visiting!!

  • Boonwood Garden Centre - Gosforth, Seascale

    Christmas Store

    Gosforth Road, Gosforth, Seascale, CA20 1EA

    14.2 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellant service as usual so much work put into christmas arrangements/Displays Great place for christmas trees love my wreath for ...

  • Delph's DIY - Barrow in Furness

    DIY Shop

    68 Gloucester Street, Barrow in Furness, LA13 9RX

    9.6 miles away

    5 star reviewSUPERB STORE, IT SELLS THE LOT!!!

  • Oggie's Cards & Gifts - Coniston

    Gift Shop

    Coniston, LA21 8ED

    14 miles away

    5 star reviewMe and my husband recently went here on my first trip to coniston. I must admit it was a lovely ...

 

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Top home improvement in Whicham

  • Fellview Joinery - Barrow in Furness

    Carpenter

    Trinity Enterprise Centre Ironworks Road, Barrow in Furness, LA14 2PN

    8.6 miles away

    5 star reviewWe had oak flooring and stairs laid by Fellview Joinery in March 2014. Very friendly. Dave the manager always kept ...

 

Top health and beauty in Whicham

  • Headlines - Ulverston

    Hairdresser

    42 Central Drive, Ulverston, LA12 9JN

    10.1 miles away

    5 star reviewLovely job, really pleased. nice, friendly salon, very experienced stylist,washed, dried and re styled my hair beautifully. very reasonable prices ...

 

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