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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 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

CA142SN

Robinson Street

CA145AF

Moss Bay Road

CA145DB

Ashmore Gardens

CA142QY

Douglas Road

CA142BS

Chapel Street

CA142TL

Beeby Court

CA142DA

Park Lane

CA142QR

Pearson Street

CA145ES

Thomas Road

CA143FJ

Blue Close

CA142QJ

Albert Street

CA145LG

Moorclose Road

CA143YZ

Salisbury Street

CA142ER

Fisher Street

CA142SG

Senhouse Street

CA142AL

Oxford Street

CA142QE

Park Lane

CA142SJ

Senhouse Street

CA143QP

Laverock Terrace

CA142NR

Vulcans Lane

CA143QZ

Firth View Walk

CA143TW

Cross Street

CA145EE

Pearl Road

CA143XL

Casson Road

CA142BP

Vulcans Lane

CA142RN

Park Lane

CA145JX

Mountain View

CA143RD

Firth View Walk

CA142ET

Falcon Place

CA142PZ

Johnston Street

CA143SU

Rowe Terrace

CA142AQ

Murray Road

CA143YA

Solway Road

CA143UA

Cranbourne Street

CA142XW

Fletcher Street

CA145ND

Roper Terrace

CA143RA

Firth View Walk

CA142PQ

Corporation Road

CA142EY

South Watt Street

CA145HB

Cedar Court

CA145DZ

Moorclose Road

CA145AZ

Westfield Drive

CA144EE

Derwent Drive

CA143TD

Lakes Road

CA142RW

Derwentside Gardens

CA142SD

Byron Street

CA142TX

Senhouse Walk

CA142EE

South William Street

CA149ZZ

St Michael's

CA142XH

Gladstone Street

CA145LL

Brierydale

CA142TS

Preedy Road

CA149BW

Derwent Drive

CA142XF

Belle Isle Place

CA145NA

Jackson Road

CA142QL

Albert Street

CA145AX

Westfield Drive

CA142EX

Falcon Place

CA145JD

Walls Road

CA143TT

Derwent Road

CA142PN

Corporation Road

CA145NG

Purser Road

CA145EU

Monkhouse Road

CA142EG

South William Street

CA143ZB

Reedlands Road

CA142RE

Pilgrim Street

CA145EP

Garnet Crescent

CA143XE

Holyoake Terrace

CA145HD

Grasmoor Road

CA142XL

Harcourt Street

CA142SE

Botany Court

CA142XG

Findlay Place

CA142PY

Queen Street

CA142XY

Chambers Street

CA143TH

Moss Bay Road

CA142BU

Yeowartville

CA142SR

Robinson Street

CA142UZ

Station Road

CA142QS

Victoria Road

CA142XN

Falcon Street

CA145JB

Grasmoor Road

CA145HP

Salterbeck Terrace

CA142XZ

Clay Street

CA142EP

Fisher Street

CA142QH

Albert Street

CA142ES

Falcon Place

CA143UJ

Harrington Road

CA143UL

Harrington Road

CA145EX

Walker Road

CA145EB

Pearl Road

CA143FE

Grayling Way

CA142BF

Falcon Street

CA145DL

Poole Road

CA145AU

Moss Bay and Moorclose

CA142DF

James Street

CA143FA

Marsh Drive

CA143FQ

Adams Road

CA142BJ

Upton Street

CA142EL

Duke Street

CA145NQ

Purser Road

Data Sources

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