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Moss Bay and Moorclose

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About

Moss Bay and Moorclose form a residential and industrial ward on the northwestern edge of Workington, bordering the River Derwent and the Solway Firth. The area is characterised by housing estates built primarily in the mid-20th century, alongside significant industrial heritage sites. Its landscape is flat and open, shaped by its coastal position and historical economic focus on steel and shipping, which defined much of its development.

A prominent local feature is the remaining structure of the Workington Iron and Steel Plant, a reminder of the area's core industry. The ward includes the Moorclose sports centre and is traversed by the Cumbria Coastal Way, offering paths along the riverbank. Housing is largely practical in style, serving a community with strong generational ties to the region's industrial past and present.

Area overview

On average Moss Bay and Moorclose has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 42.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Moss Bay and Moorclose is £38,539 per year. There are 2 schools in Moss Bay and Moorclose: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Moss Bay and Moorclose is home to around 6,906 people, with a population density of about 2,518.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
42.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Moss Bay and Moorclose Population
6,906
Population density
2,518 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.13(+40%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.74(+42%)
Public order
8.54(-16%)
Other theft
4.49(-32%)
Shoplifting
4.05(-30%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,744
97.65%
Other White
74
1.07%
Other
23
0.33%
Other Asian
11
0.16%
Irish
11
0.16%
Total population: 6,906

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,548
28.15%
Level 4 qualifications or above
924
16.8%
Level 3 (A level)
882
16.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
854
15.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
674
12.25%
Total 16+ residents: 5,500

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,288
39.98%
Owns outright
882
27.37%
Owns with a mortgage
614
19.06%
Social rents from council
219
6.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
163
5.06%
Total households: 3,222

Property prices in Moss Bay and Moorclose

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £148,622 in Moss Bay and Moorclose area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £485,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Moss Bay and Moorclose in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Moss Bay and Moorclose over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£230,000
Semi-Detached20£142,500
Terraced27£115,000

10 years median price trend in Moss Bay and Moorclose

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moss Bay and Moorclose.

All postcodes in Moss Bay and Moorclose

CA143RJ

Westfield Drive

CA143SB

Needham Drive

CA144FA

Whittle Way

CA143PJ

Lakeland View

CA143RD

Firth View Walk

CA143FG

Peacock Way

CA143NZ

Calder Drive

CA143SE

Needham Drive

CA143RL

Westfield Drive

CA144HH

Chaucer Road

CA143LS

Grasmere Avenue

CA143NP

Edinburgh Avenue

CA143LN

Grasmere Avenue

CA143PL

Coniston Close

CA145BL

Cockfield Drive

CA143TE

Moss Bay Road

CA144HE

Ellerbeck Lane

CA144HP

Chaucer Road

CA144FE

Moss Bay and Moorclose

CA143QT

Wastwater Avenue

CA145BT

Richmond Croft

CA145AL

Ghyll Road

CA145AA

Moss Bay Road

CA143NW

Newlands Lane South

CA143FL

Comma Close

CA143ST

Rowe Terrace

CA145BE

Fell View Walk

CA144HD

Ellerbeck Lane

CA145AT

Westfield Drive

CA143RP

Crummock Road

CA143RW

Westfield Drive

CA143NJ

Newlands Lane South

CA143LQ

Eskdale Crescent

CA143TQ

Moss Bay Road

CA145AP

Moorclose Road

CA143PA

Furness Road

CA143LX

Derwent Avenue

CA143FA

Marsh Drive

CA145BW

Windsor Road

CA145BG

Windsor Road

CA143XQ

Moorbanks Road

CA143SR

Rowe Terrace

CA143TG

Moss Bay Road

CA145AX

Westfield Drive

CA143TN

Moss Bay Road

CA145AF

Moss Bay Road

CA143LJ

Eskdale Crescent

CA143LR

Grasmere Avenue

CA145AY

Westfield Drive

CA143NL

Coniston Crescent

CA143TL

Moss Bay Road

CA143LA

Loweswater Avenue

CA145AS

Westfield Drive

CA143RB

Wastwater Avenue

CA143LB

Ullswater Avenue

CA143XE

Holyoake Terrace

CA143PD

Furness Road

CA145BA

Westfield Drive

CA143YS

Adams Road

CA143HG

Alexander Close

CA143QZ

Firth View Walk

CA143PH

Coniston Drive

CA143SU

Rowe Terrace

CA143QD

Newlands Lane South

CA145BZ

Sarsfield Road

CA145BQ

Windsor Road

CA143QG

Fountains Avenue

CA145BS

Windsor Road

CA143NR

Newlands Lane South

CA143SG

Bowness Court

CA143TT

Derwent Road

CA143YP

Lakes Road

CA143XZ

Buddle Road

CA143PX

Moss Bay and Moorclose

CA145AR

Westfield Drive

CA143QF

Furness Road

CA143PP

Ely Close

CA143TD

Lakes Road

CA143PE

Newlands Gardens

CA143YF

Bessemer Way

CA143SD

Needham Drive

CA143QU

Wastwater Avenue

CA143PR

Edinburgh Avenue

CA145DG

Moss Bay and Moorclose

CA144EY

Richmond Close

CA143RZ

Newlands Lane South

CA143RH

Westfield Drive

CA143TX

Derwent Road

CA143SH

Udale Court

CA143YT

Peart Road

CA143QY

Firth View Walk

CA143NX

Minster Close

CA143RG

West View Walk

CA143QP

Laverock Terrace

CA145AJ

Goodman Road

CA143TH

Moss Bay Road

CA143TW

Cross Street

CA143SL

Hunday Court

CA143FD

Marsh Drive

CA143RQ

Westfield Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.