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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

CA145DW

Poole Road

CA145ET

Smith Road

CA142DB

Annie Pit Lane

CA142SA

Senhouse Street

CA142TE

Patterson Hill Close

CA143XL

Casson Road

CA145DL

Poole Road

CA145EF

Pearl Road

CA142BP

Vulcans Lane

CA142UX

Station Road

CA142XP

Milburn Street

CA143FP

Derwent Drive

CA142EZ

Dora Crescent

CA142QX

Victoria Road

CA142XQ

Belle Isle Street

CA143TF

Moss Bay Road

CA145EA

Moorclose Road

CA149ZZ

St Michael's

CA143SR

Rowe Terrace

CA145DP

Poole Road

CA145HJ

Shore Terrace

CA145LE

Moorclose Road

CA142AD

Murray Road

CA142BU

Yeowartville

CA142DL

James Street

CA143QP

Laverock Terrace

CA143QT

Wastwater Avenue

CA143TT

Derwent Road

CA143YP

Lakes Road

CA951DD

St Michael's

CA142TT

Bromley Street

CA951SS

St Michael's

CA142BQ

Warwick Place

CA143TL

Moss Bay Road

CA143UG

Derwent Drive

CA143UN

Canning Street

CA951AE

St Michael's

CA142BY

Yeowartville

CA142EY

South Watt Street

CA142QP

Cumberland Street

CA142RA

Pilgrim Street

CA143QZ

Firth View Walk

CA144YF

Derwent Drive

CA145LD

Moorclose Road

CA145LH

Brierydale

CA145EH

Topaz Terrace

CA142DR

St Michael's

CA142QU

Victoria Road

CA142SW

Bolton Street

CA142TP

Bromley Street

CA142ES

Falcon Place

CA142PX

Queen Street

CA142XG

Findlay Place

CA142YA

York Street

CA142YD

Lonsdale Street

CA143FA

Marsh Drive

CA145NB

Holden Road

CA142AQ

Murray Road

CA142SN

Robinson Street

CA143UL

Harrington Road

CA143XE

Holyoake Terrace

CA145HW

Salterbeck Road

CA143QU

Wastwater Avenue

CA145HG

Jackson Road

CA145LJ

Brierydale

CA145NQ

Purser Road

CA142PT

Napier Street

CA142RZ

New South Watt Street

CA143RD

Firth View Walk

CA142DE

Winifred Street

CA142DY

Corporation Road

CA142EB

Murraydale Terrace

CA142QF

Princess Street

CA142TR

Cadman Street

CA142XN

Falcon Street

CA145AG

Harrington

CA145EB

Pearl Road

CA145HD

Grasmoor Road

CA145JE

Salterbeck Road

CA145HP

Salterbeck Terrace

CA145JX

Mountain View

CA145DS

Salterbeck Trading Estate

CA143YS

Adams Road

CA143ZB

Reedlands Road

CA145EP

Garnet Crescent

CA143RB

Wastwater Avenue

CA142HD

Armstrong Street

CA142SF

Byron Street

CA142TG

Clay Flatts

CA142TW

Brook Street

CA142UY

Lonsdale Street

CA145DX

Moorclose Road

CA145LS

Coronation Drive

CA145LZ

Holden Road

CA142RT

Corporation Road

CA143QS

Wastwater Avenue

CA143TH

Moss Bay Road

CA143YD

Buddle Road

CA145DB

Ashmore Gardens

CA145JH

Mona Road

Data Sources

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