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Workington West

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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 very high crime levels, with around 102 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
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
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
51.33(+38%)
Public order
12.08(+20%)
Shoplifting
11.5(+101%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.15(+24%)
Other theft
6.15(-7%)
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 106 recent sales, the median property price is £107,500 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
Detached12£226,000
Flats1£75,000
Semi-Detached20£146,500
Terraced73£94,000

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

CA145AZ

Westfield Drive

CA145AU

Moss Bay and Moorclose

CA142EG

South William Street

CA142XU

Wall Street

CA143XJ

Casson Road

CA143XN

Casson Road

CA145EE

Pearl Road

CA142BX

Yeowartville

CA142PB

Princess Street

CA142RE

Pilgrim Street

CA143RN

West View Walk

CA143XF

Moss Bay Road

CA145JG

Salterbeck Road

CA142BW

Vulcans Lane

CA142DF

James Street

CA142SE

Botany Court

CA143UA

Cranbourne Street

CA143YZ

Salisbury Street

CA145DH

Mossbay Road

CA145NA

Jackson Road

CA145NG

Purser Road

CA142XL

Harcourt Street

CA142NX

Vulcans Lane

CA142SD

Byron Street

CA143FD

Marsh Drive

CA145NH

Purser Road

CA142BS

Chapel Street

CA142XT

Milburn Street

CA143QR

Wastwater Avenue

CA143YW

Derwent Drive

CA145DF

Sea View Drive

CA145JY

Mountain View

CA142PQ

Corporation Road

CA142QD

Wordsworth Street

CA143FJ

Blue Close

CA143TZ

Cranbourne Street

CA145ND

Roper Terrace

CA142DD

Curwen Road

CA142PU

Napier Street

CA142XZ

Clay Street

CA143FB

Grayling Way

CA143QY

Firth View Walk

CA145DD

Railbank Drive

CA145JB

Grasmoor Road

CA142BE

Finkle Street

CA142TJ

Beeby Street

CA143YA

Solway Road

CA142TS

Preedy Road

CA142PS

Corporation Road

CA143FQ

Adams Road

CA143TD

Lakes Road

CA143TQ

Moss Bay Road

CA143YE

Buddle Road

CA145AA

Moss Bay and Moorclose

CA145DR

Emerald Close

CA145EX

Walker Road

CA142QG

Princess Street

CA143FE

Grayling Way

CA143TE

Moss Bay Road

CA145DE

Sleeper Mill Drive

CA145LR

Hillary Close

CA142EL

Duke Street

CA142QH

Albert Street

CA142QZ

St Michael's

CA143TP

Beach Street

CA142AH

Oxford Street

CA142NW

Vulcans Lane

CA142PN

Corporation Road

CA142PP

Corporation Road

CA142PR

Corporation Road

CA142SR

Robinson Street

CA143FF

Admiral Close

CA143FL

Comma Close

CA143UH

St Michael's

CA145LP

Holden Road

CA142TL

Beeby Court

CA142BD

Annie Pit Lane

CA142PZ

Johnston Street

CA142RS

St Michael's

CA142TH

Wesley Street

CA143TR

Salisbury Street

CA142BT

Vulcans Lane

CA142SB

Hyde Street

CA142XE

St Michael's

CA142XS

Milburn Street

CA143TX

Derwent Road

CA143YT

Peart Road

CA142BF

Falcon Street

CA142UZ

Station Road

CA143TW

Cross Street

CA142SL

Bolton Street

CA143XY

Honister Drive

CA145AX

Westfield Drive

CA145JQ

The Crescent

CA142AG

Ritz Shopping Centre

CA142EH

William Street

CA142QS

Victoria Road

CA142QT

Victoria Road

CA142QY

Douglas Road

CA143SX

Mckeating Croft

Data Sources

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