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Workington West

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About

Workington West is a residential and industrial area located in Cumberland, England. The district is known for its mix of housing, ranging from terraced homes to modern developments. It has several local amenities, including shops, schools, and parks, serving the needs of residents. The area is close to the River Derwent and the Solway Firth, providing easy access to natural landscapes.

The industrial heritage of Workington West is evident, with former steelworks and docks playing a key role in its history. Today, the area retains some industrial activity alongside newer commercial developments. Public transport links connect it to central Workington and nearby towns. The district offers a balance of urban convenience and proximity to coastal and rural surroundings.

Area overview

On average Workington West has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 33.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Workington West is £28,900 per year. There are 3 schools in Workington West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
33.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Workington West Population
8,611
Population density
2,178.4 per km²

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

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 117 recent sales, the median property price is £100,000 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
Detached14£228,498
Flats1£75,000
Semi-Detached21£132,000
Terraced81£90,000

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

CA142PY

Queen Street

CA142XD

Church Street

CA149BR

Derwent Drive

CA149BW

Derwent Drive

CA142EE

South William Street

CA142EN

Gordon Street

CA142HF

Church Street

CA142PH

Corporation Road

CA142QQ

Fleet Street

CA142RN

Park Lane

CA142TA

Barnes Road

CA143TN

Cross Street

CA143XQ

Moorbanks Road

CA145AF

Westfield Drive

CA145AW

Moorclose Road

CA145DN

Garnet Crescent

CA145LL

Brierydale

CA142RR

Park Lane

CA142SP

Cumberland Street

CA142TQ

Lowther Road

CA143XH

Solway Road

CA145AB

Workington West

CA145JA

Walls Road

CA145JW

Ropery Lonnen

CA145LQ

Brierydale

CA145NE

Roper Terrace

CA143RG

West View Walk

CA143TA

Salisbury Street

CA142QJ

Albert Street

CA142AJ

Workington West

CA142PG

Corporation Road

CA142RX

Workington West

CA143YF

Bessemer Way

CA145ED

Pearl Road

CA145ER

Garnet Crescent

CA145HA

Purser Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.