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St John's and Great Clifton

About

St John's and Great Clifton is a ward located on the western edge of Workington, bordering the River Derwent. The area encompasses suburban residential streets alongside more open, semi-rural landscapes. Housing includes a mix of post-war developments and older terraced homes. The ward functions largely as a residential community for the wider town, with local amenities serving daily needs.

A notable feature is the presence of Clifton Park, a large green space with playing fields and a cricket club. The area's history is linked to the nearby Clifton Hall, a former manor house. Industrial heritage from the region's mining past subtly shapes parts of the landscape. The ward's western boundary follows the Derwent, providing views towards the Lake District fells.

Area overview

On average St John's and Great Clifton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St John's and Great Clifton is £43,042 per year. There are 4 schools in St John's and Great Clifton: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). St John's and Great Clifton is home to around 6,457 people, with a population density of about 630.5 per km2.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

St John's and Great Clifton Population

6,457

Population density

630.5 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

52.81(+42%)

Public order

15.18(+50%)

Shoplifting

14.56(+155%)

Anti-social behaviour

12.08(-35%)

Criminal damage and arson

10.53(+17%)

North West average

Demographics

British

6,318

97.94%

Other White

0.51%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.36%

Irish

0.33%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.19%

Total population: 6,451

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,460

26.62%

Level 3 (A level)

1,112

20.28%

No qualifications

1,014

18.49%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

709

12.93%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

561

10.23%

Total 16+ residents: 5,484

Housing

Owns outright

1,399

47.54%

Owns with a mortgage

938

31.87%

Other social rented

259

8.8%

Private landlord or letting agency

224

7.61%

Other forms of private rent

2.07%

Total households: 2,943

Property prices in St John's and Great Clifton

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in St John's and Great Clifton area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,500 up to £425,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 St John's and Great Clifton over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	31	£280,000	£146,250	£247,500	£327,000	£402,500
Flats	9	£89,000	£45,700	£65,000	£120,000	£183,600
Semi-Detached	31	£185,000	£95,192	£153,500	£224,000	£290,000
Terraced	21	£122,000	£80,000	£105,000	£135,500	£174,000

10 years median price trend in St John's and Great Clifton

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in St John's and Great Clifton

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