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Workington East

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About

Workington East is a residential district situated along the northern bank of the River Derwent, near its outflow into the Solway Firth. The area is characterised by post-war housing estates and local amenities serving the community. Its landscape is largely flat, with views across the river towards the town centre and the distant hills beyond. The district's layout is functional, with a mix of semi-detached homes and smaller terraces providing housing for many local families.

A notable local landmark is the large Cloffocks industrial estate, which borders the residential streets and reflects the area's historical ties to manufacturing and port activities. Moorclose is a primary residential neighbourhood here, containing its own community centre and sports facilities. The area offers practical access to the A596 road, providing connections to other parts of Workington and west Cumbria, while the nearby riverbanks allow for walks along the mudflats and estuaries.

Area overview

On average Workington East has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Workington East is £40,656 per year. There are 4 schools in Workington East: 4 primary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Workington East is home to around 7,668 people, with a population density of about 2,257.0 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
27.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Workington East Population
7,668
Population density
2,257 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.56(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.13(-32%)
Public order
3.78(-63%)
Other theft
3(-55%)
Burglary
2.09(-62%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,517
98.03%
Other White
47
0.61%
Irish
19
0.25%
Other
19
0.25%
White and Asian (mixed)
15
0.2%
Total population: 7,668

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,494
24.01%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,259
20.23%
Level 3 (A level)
1,144
18.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
912
14.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
722
11.6%
Total 16+ residents: 6,222

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,324
37.85%
Other social rented
909
25.99%
Owns with a mortgage
856
24.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
168
4.8%
Social rents from council
152
4.35%
Total households: 3,498

Property prices in Workington East

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Workington East area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £485,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Workington East 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 Workington East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced27£108,000
Detached15£230,000
Flats1£180,000
Semi-Detached42£160,000

10 years median price trend in Workington East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Workington East.

All postcodes in Workington East

CA143HP

Hawkshead Avenue

CA143LH

Woodside

CA143SH

Udale Court

CA143NU

Edinburgh Avenue

CA143LT

Langdale Road

CA143PL

Coniston Close

CA143EH

Mason Street

CA145DA

Sarsfield Road

CA144JD

Whitehaven Road

CA144HN

Milton Drive

CA144EX

High Street

CA143XB

Islay Place

CA143ET

Alan Court

CA143JX

Craig Road

CA143NJ

Newlands Lane South

CA143PX

Moss Bay and Moorclose

CA143NH

Newlands Lane

CA144HR

Chaucer Road

CA144HH

Chaucer Road

CA144HQ

Chaucer Road

CA145BP

Windsor Road

CA145BS

Windsor Road

CA143EZ

St Michaels Road

CA143LB

Ullswater Avenue

CA143JG

Newlands Lane

CA143PR

Edinburgh Avenue

CA143HX

Ashfield Road

CA143HY

Thirlmere Avenue

CA143PE

Newlands Gardens

CA143SN

Laybourn Court

CA142UG

Infirmary Road

CA143PA

Furness Road

CA143LF

Elterwater Avenue

CA143RQ

Westfield Drive

CA145BA

Westfield Drive

CA143PB

Abbey Close

CA144FE

Moss Bay and Moorclose

CA144HZ

St John's and Great Clifton

CA145AS

Westfield Drive

CA143NN

Coniston Crescent

CA143PS

Edinburgh Avenue

CA143RU

Glen Road

CA145AY

Westfield Drive

CA143QF

Furness Road

CA143PW

Beverley Close

CA143UX

Caledonian Road

CA143HR

Clifton Court

CA143LP

Grasmere Avenue

CA144HF

Ellerbeck Lane

CA143LW

Grasmere Avenue

CA144HY

Ellerbeck Close

CA143EJ

Dalston Road

CA143JA

Scawfell Avenue

CA143JE

Lorton Avenue

CA143NR

Newlands Lane South

CA143QJ

Furness Road

CA145BE

Fell View Walk

CA145BL

Cockfield Drive

CA143JR

Honister Drive

CA143JY

Elterwater Avenue

CA143QA

Carlisle Walk

CA145AJ

Goodman Road

CA143JS

Honister Drive

CA143SD

Needham Drive

CA143NT

Edinburgh Avenue

CA144FA

Whittle Way

CA143LR

Grasmere Avenue

CA143QE

Wells Close

CA142UA

Whinlatter Gardens

CA143RL

Westfield Drive

CA143UR

Frostoms Road

CA143ER

Banklands

CA144FG

Finn Close

CA143NE

Newlands Park

CA143LQ

Eskdale Crescent

CA143RP

Crummock Road

CA143UQ

Barnsdale Road

CA144DW

James Duffield Close

CA142UB

Hartside Court

CA144HE

Ellerbeck Lane

CA143HG

Alexander Close

CA143JB

Mosedale Road

CA143EW

Banklands

CA143JT

Ennerdale Avenue

CA143QQ

Newlands Lane South

CA144HW

Keats Avenue

CA143QH

Ashfield Road

CA145BU

Richmond Road

CA143HU

Ashfield Road

CA143UP

Frostoms Road

CA144EY

Richmond Close

CA143RH

Westfield Drive

CA143LA

Loweswater Avenue

CA143LL

Moorclose Croft

CA143SL

Hunday Court

CA145BX

Richmond Road

CA143JD

Scawfell Avenue

CA143NZ

Calder Drive

CA143NF

Newlands Lane

CA145AL

Ghyll Road

Data Sources

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