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About

Workington West sits on the west side of Workington in the Cumberland unitary authority, positioned where the River Derwent reaches the Irish Sea. The ward includes the harbour and stretches along the Cumbrian Coast Line railway, which runs between Maryport and Whitehaven and stops at Workington station. The river mouth, quay structures and commercial slipways mark the town's maritime footprint, and a compact town centre lies a short walk inland from the waterfront.

Industry shaped the area: ironworks, coal extraction and later steel production left quayside yards, warehouses and former dock areas that have been repurposed for light industry and storage. Community facilities include local shops, schools and sports venues; Derwent Park, beside the river mouth, is home to the Workington Town rugby league club and stages regional fixtures. A mix of terraced streets and newer housing sits above the harbour, with pedestrian routes along the waterfront and riverbanks used by residents for daily travel and short riverside walks.

Area overview

On average Workington West has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 33.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Workington West is £34,834 per year. There are 3 schools in Workington West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Workington West is home to around 8,611 people, with a population density of about 2,178.4 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
33.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Workington West Population
8,611
Population density
2,178.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.22(+24%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.66(+41%)
Shoplifting
11.85(+105%)
Public order
11.61(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.81(-68%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,294
96.32%
Other White
126
1.46%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
29
0.34%
Other
28
0.33%
White and Asian (mixed)
25
0.29%
Total population: 8,611

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,931
27.71%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,175
16.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,125
16.14%
Level 3 (A level)
1,109
15.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
835
11.98%
Total 16+ residents: 6,969

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
1,313
31.35%
Owns outright
1,105
26.38%
Owns with a mortgage
940
22.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
516
12.32%
Social rents from council
216
5.16%
Total households: 4,188

Property prices in Workington West

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £107,000 in Workington West area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,000 up to £270,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Workington West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats1£75,000
Detached12£226,000
Semi-Detached23£127,000
Terraced78£95,000

10 years median price trend in Workington West

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

All postcodes in Workington West

CA142XD

Falcon Street

CA142TY

Senhouse Close

CA143YE

Buddle Road

CA145LQ

Brierydale

CA145AD

Moss Bay Road

CA143TX

Derwent Road

CA142QA

Park Lane

CA145JU

Salterbeck Road

CA143TG

Moss Bay Road

CA143QS

Wastwater Avenue

CA142RX

St Michael's

CA145JQ

The Crescent

CA142TW

Brook Street

CA145HA

Purser Road

CA142SA

Senhouse Street

CA142SQ

Whitfield Court

CA143UN

Canning Street

CA145EF

Pearl Road

CA951AB

Curwen Road

CA142TU

Wesley Court

CA143FH

Skipper Close

CA143QY

Firth View Walk

CA143XZ

Buddle Road

CA142TT

Bromley Street

CA142BT

Vulcans Lane

CA145ER

Garnet Crescent

CA145AR

Westfield Drive

CA143XG

Moss Bay Road

CA143TA

Salisbury Street

CA142RZ

New South Watt Street

CA143XP

Moorbanks Road

CA145LR

Hillary Close

CA143XH

Solway Road

CA143FD

Marsh Drive

CA145DE

Sleeper Mill Drive

CA951DD

St Michael's

CA142NU

Vulcans Lane

CA142BZ

Park Lane

CA143UH

St Michael's

CA143XR

Cusack Crescent

CA142BY

Yeowartville

CA142HD

Armstrong Street

CA142XA

Dean Street

CA142BD

Annie Pit Lane

CA143XN

Casson Road

CA143QT

Wastwater Avenue

CA145DW

Poole Road

CA145HL

Shore Road

CA142XR

Belle Isle Street

CA145HW

Salterbeck Road

CA142PB

Princess Street

CA142TH

Wesley Street

CA143YF

Bessemer Way

CA143SP

Rowe Terrace

CA145NF

Roper Terrace

CA145HG

Jackson Road

CA142DD

Curwen Road

CA142QU

Victoria Road

CA142SL

Bolton Street

CA143UG

Derwent Drive

CA142QW

Frazer Street

CA142SH

Senhouse Street

CA143XF

Moss Bay Road

CA142QD

Wordsworth Street

CA143FL

Comma Close

CA142TJ

Beeby Street

CA145LF

Moorclose Road

CA142XP

Milburn Street

CA143TF

Moss Bay Road

CA143FP

Derwent Drive

CA143RG

West View Walk

CA142HF

Church Street

CA142TQ

Lowther Road

CA145LP

Holden Road

CA142TG

Clay Flatts

CA145DX

Moorclose Road

CA143XT

Iredale Crescent

CA142TA

Barnes Road

CA145DS

Salterbeck Trading Estate

CA142AJ

Oxford Street

CA142NE

Belvedere Street

CA142QN

Bird Street

CA143SS

Rowe Terrace

CA142EH

William Street

CA142EN

Gordon Street

CA145ED

Pearl Road

CA143FG

Peacock Way

CA145JR

Ropery Lonning

CA143RE

West View Walk

CA142RR

Park Lane

CA145JH

Mona Road

CA143XJ

Casson Road

CA145HR

Wether Riggs Road

CA143XX

Cain Street

CA142QF

Princess Street

CA143TE

Moss Bay Road

CA145NJ

Holden Road

CA143TQ

Moss Bay Road

CA142RT

Corporation Road

CA142DE

Winifred Street

Data Sources

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