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About

Workington West is a residential and industrial area located in Cumberland, England. The district is known for its mix of housing, ranging from terraced homes to modern developments. It has several local amenities, including shops, schools, and parks, serving the needs of residents. The area is close to the River Derwent and the Solway Firth, providing easy access to natural landscapes.

The industrial heritage of Workington West is evident, with former steelworks and docks playing a key role in its history. Today, the area retains some industrial activity alongside newer commercial developments. Public transport links connect it to central Workington and nearby towns. The district offers a balance of urban convenience and proximity to coastal and rural surroundings.

Area overview

On average Workington West has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 33.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Workington West is £28,900 per year. There are 3 schools in Workington West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
33.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 117 recent sales, the median property price is £100,000 in Workington West area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,000 up to £249,995.

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
Detached14£228,498
Flats1£75,000
Semi-Detached21£132,000
Terraced81£90,000

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

CA142BX

Workington West

CA142EG

Falcon Place

CA142PB

Princess Street

CA142RE

Pilgrim Street

CA142XU

Wall Street

CA143RN

Wastwater Avenue

CA143XF

Cain Street

CA143XJ

Casson Road

CA143XN

Casson Road

CA145EE

Pearl Road

CA145JG

Salterbeck Road

CA142BS

Chapel Street

CA142BW

Vulcan's Lane

CA142DF

Chapel Street

CA142SE

Botany Court

CA142XT

Milburn Street

CA143QR

Wastwater Avenue

CA143UA

Cranbourne Street

CA143YW

Bessemer Way

CA143YZ

Salisbury Street

CA145DF

Adams Road

CA145DH

Mossbay Road

CA145JY

Workington West

CA145NA

Jackson Road

CA145NG

Purser Road

CA142NX

Bird Street

CA142PQ

Corporation Road

CA142QB

Park Lane

CA142SD

Byron Street

CA142XL

Harcourt Street

CA143FD

Adams Road

CA145NH

Purser Road

CA143QY

Firth View Walk

CA142QD

Wordsworth Street

CA142DD

Curwen Road

CA142PU

Napier Street

CA142XZ

Clay Street

CA143FB

Grayling Way

CA143FJ

Workington West

CA143TZ

Cranbourne Street

CA145DD

Railbank Drive

CA145JB

Grasmoor Road

CA145ND

Roper Terrace

CA142PS

Corporation Road

CA143FQ

Adams Road

CA142BE

Finkle Street

CA142TJ

Beeby Street

CA143TD

Lakes Road

CA143TQ

Workington West

CA143YA

Reedlands Road

CA143YE

Buddle Road

CA145AA

Workington West

CA145DR

Emerald Close

CA145EX

Monkhouse Road

CA142EL

Duke Street

CA142QZ

Workington West

CA142TS

Preedy Road

CA142QG

Albert Street

CA142QH

Albert Street

CA143FE

Grayling Way

CA143TE

Workington West

CA143TP

Beach Street

CA145DE

Sleeper Mill Drive

CA145LR

Hillary Close

CA145LP

Holden Road

CA143FL

Workington West

CA142SR

Bolton Street

CA142AH

Workington West

CA142BD

Annie Pit Lane

CA142NW

Vulcan's Lane

CA142PN

Corporation Road

CA142PP

Corporation Road

CA142PR

Corporation Road

CA142PZ

Johnston Street

CA142RS

Workington West

CA142TH

Wesley Street

CA142TL

Beeby Street

CA143FF

Workington West

CA143TR

Salisbury Street

CA143UH

Workington West

CA149DE

Workington West

CA142XS

Milburn Street

CA142XE

Workington West

CA142BF

Falcon Street

CA142BT

Vulcan's Lane

CA142SB

Botany Court

CA142UZ

Belle Isle Street

CA143TW

Casson Road

CA143TX

Derwent Road

CA143YT

Adams Road

CA142AG

Murray Road

CA142EH

William Street

CA142QS

Pilgrim Street

CA142QT

Victoria Road

CA142QY

Douglas Road

CA142SL

Bolton Street

CA143SX

Workington West

CA143XY

Honister Drive

CA145AX

Westfield Drive

CA145DW

Poole Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.