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Workington West

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, about 12% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. 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

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Workington West Population

8,611

Population density

2,178.4 per km²

Crime

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

British

8,294

96.32%

Other White

126

1.46%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.34%

Other

0.33%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.29%

Total population: 8,611

Economics

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

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

Median price£120,000

Price per sq ft£124

Sales (last 12 months)104

Typical range (middle 50%)£85K – £146K

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 (about £124 per square foot) in Workington West area, with individual transactions ranging from £48,750 up to £340,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Workington West over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	9	£202,000	£207	£170,000	£190,000	£240,000	£262,000
Semi-Detached	22	£132,500	£159	£77,400	£119,750	£167,500	£183,800
Terraced	72	£98,750	£113	£58,200	£80,000	£132,375	£159,450
Flats	1	£75,000	£155	£75,000	£75,000	£75,000	£75,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Workington West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Workington West.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£205,000	£70,000	£71,000
2017	£177,000	£86,250	£76,000
2018	£178,995	£93,500	£73,000
2019	£189,995	£84,250	£81,000
2020	£191,495	£108,725	£79,000
2021	£175,000	£98,000	£86,000
2022	£217,500	£135,000	£91,000
2023	£230,000	£125,500	£86,500
2024	£230,000	£120,000	£90,000
2025	£225,000	£130,000	£95,500
2026	£221,000	£125,000	£106,500

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Workington West.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£115	£82	£80
2017	£174	£96	£79
2018	£176	£101	£79
2019	£180	£97	£84
2020	£179	£109	£87
2021	£185	£113	£89
2022	£195	£170	£97
2023	£218	£137	£95
2024	£206	£135	£103
2025	£213	£150	£109
2026	£209	£157	£112

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail