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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

CA951AB

Curwen Road

CA143XW

Davies Road

CA145HR

Wether Riggs Road

CA145HS

Wether Riggs Road

CA145LW

Holden Road

CA142AB

Murray Road

CA142BH

Warwick Place

CA142EP

Fisher Street

CA143SU

Rowe Terrace

CA143TS

Salisbury Street

CA143XS

Honister Drive

CA143XU

Iredale Crescent

CA142SS

Blackburn Street

CA142XY

Chambers Street

CA145EQ

Ruby Road

CA145HE

Shelley Court

CA145JU

Salterbeck Road

CA143TY

Northcote Street

CA143UJ

Harrington Road

CA142SJ

Senhouse Street

CA142TX

Senhouse Walk

CA142XA

Dean Street

CA142XJ

Hawksley Terrace

CA142YF

Gladstone Street

CA145ES

Thomas Road

CA145JD

Walls Road

CA142SH

Senhouse Street

CA143XP

Moorbanks Road

CA142AA

Derwent Drive

CA142DA

Park Lane

CA142ET

Falcon Place

CA142RU

Corporation Road

CA142XH

Gladstone Street

CA142AL

Oxford Street

CA142EX

Falcon Place

CA143XZ

Buddle Road

CA144EE

Derwent Drive

CA145HN

Mossbay Road

CA145JS

Walker Brow

CA145LG

Moorclose Road

CA142NE

Belvedere Street

CA142QN

Bird Street

CA142XX

Gladstone Street

CA143FH

Skipper Close

CA145DJ

Poole Road

CA145EG

Ruby Road

CA145HB

Cedar Court

CA145JR

Ropery Lonning

CA142QA

Park Lane

CA142QW

Frazer Street

CA143RE

West View Walk

CA145LF

Moorclose Road

CA145NJ

Holden Road

CA142XW

Fletcher Street

CA143FG

Peacock Way

CA143RF

West View Walk

CA143SP

Rowe Terrace

CA143XR

Cusack Crescent

CA142BZ

Park Lane

CA142PJ

Rydal Street

CA142PL

Corporation Road

CA143ST

Rowe Terrace

CA143XX

Cain Street

CA142NR

Vulcans Lane

CA142NU

Vulcans Lane

CA142PW

Corporation Road

CA142QE

Park Lane

CA143SS

Rowe Terrace

CA143XG

Moss Bay Road

CA145JT

Salterbeck Road

CA142BN

Lismore Place

CA142QL

Albert Street

CA145JF

Salterbeck Road

CA145JJ

Salterbeck Road

CA145NF

Roper Terrace

CA142TU

Wesley Court

CA142XR

Belle Isle Street

CA145AD

Moss Bay Road

CA145AR

Westfield Drive

CA145HL

Shore Road

CA142HW

Duke Street

CA142QR

Pearson Street

CA142RW

Derwentside Gardens

CA142SG

Senhouse Street

CA142SQ

Whitfield Court

CA143XT

Iredale Crescent

CA143RA

Firth View Walk

CA145DZ

Moorclose Road

CA142TY

Senhouse Close

CA142XF

Belle Isle Place

CA143TG

Moss Bay Road

CA145EU

Monkhouse Road

CA145LN

Holden Road

CA142BJ

Upton Street

CA142FF

Curwen Road

CA142PY

Queen Street

CA142ER

Fisher Street

CA142XD

Falcon Street

CA149BR

Derwent Drive

CA149BW

Derwent Drive

Data Sources

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