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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

CA145HE

Shelley Court

CA145DF

Sea View Drive

CA142SW

Bolton Street

CA145AB

Moss Bay Road

CA145JY

Mountain View

CA145LD

Moorclose Road

CA143RF

West View Walk

CA142YF

Gladstone Street

CA143TY

Northcote Street

CA142BX

Yeowartville

CA142FF

Curwen Road

CA144YF

Derwent Drive

CA145LW

Holden Road

CA143YD

Buddle Road

CA145DD

Railbank Drive

CA142PS

Corporation Road

CA145LS

Coronation Drive

CA145JS

Walker Brow

CA142BW

Vulcans Lane

CA145AG

Harrington

CA145NB

Holden Road

CA143RB

Wastwater Avenue

CA145ET

Smith Road

CA142NX

Vulcans Lane

CA142QX

Victoria Road

CA142DB

Annie Pit Lane

CA142DL

James Street

CA142PP

Corporation Road

CA142XX

Gladstone Street

CA142XQ

Belle Isle Street

CA142UX

Station Road

CA149BR

Derwent Drive

CA951AE

St Michael's

CA143XY

Honister Drive

CA142EZ

Dora Crescent

CA142QT

Victoria Road

CA143XS

Honister Drive

CA142BQ

Warwick Place

CA143TZ

Cranbourne Street

CA142YD

Lonsdale Street

CA145DH

Mossbay Road

CA142NW

Vulcans Lane

CA142DY

Corporation Road

CA143YP

Lakes Road

CA142PR

Corporation Road

CA145EQ

Ruby Road

CA143ST

Rowe Terrace

CA145JT

Salterbeck Road

CA143YT

Peart Road

CA143YS

Adams Road

CA951SS

St Michael's

CA142YA

York Street

CA145HJ

Shore Terrace

CA142QZ

St Michael's

CA145LH

Brierydale

CA142RS

St Michael's

CA145EA

Moorclose Road

CA143FB

Grayling Way

CA142AD

Murray Road

CA142SP

Cumberland Street

CA145AW

Moorclose Road

CA142XU

Wall Street

CA142TP

Bromley Street

CA145DP

Poole Road

CA142RA

Pilgrim Street

CA142DR

St Michael's

CA143XW

Davies Road

CA142AG

Ritz Shopping Centre

CA145NH

Purser Road

CA145EG

Ruby Road

CA145NE

Roper Terrace

CA145JG

Salterbeck Road

CA143TL

Moss Bay Road

CA145JE

Salterbeck Road

CA142PH

Corporation Road

CA142TR

Cadman Street

CA142AH

Oxford Street

CA145JW

Doura Cottages

CA142PU

Napier Street

CA142PG

Corporation Road

CA142BN

Lismore Place

CA142TE

Patterson Hill Close

CA145HN

Mossbay Road

CA142PW

Corporation Road

CA145LZ

Holden Road

CA142HW

Duke Street

CA142PX

Queen Street

CA145DR

Emerald Close

CA143FF

Admiral Close

CA142QP

Cumberland Street

CA142QQ

Fleet Street

CA145DN

Poole Road

CA145DJ

Poole Road

CA142UY

Lonsdale Street

CA142SB

Hyde Street

CA143TN

Moss Bay Road

CA143QR

Wastwater Avenue

CA143SR

Rowe Terrace

CA142SS

Blackburn Street

CA143SX

Mckeating Croft

Data Sources

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