Postcode CA14 1BU is located in a rural hamlet, within the Seaton ward of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the Workington North & Seaton area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 160.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Workington North & Seaton is £39,653 per year. The nearest station is Workington, about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Workington North & Seaton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,530 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Workington North & Seaton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 160.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Workington North & Seaton is £39,653 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 3 ft away from CA14 1BU.
Workington North & Seaton near CA14 1BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Workington located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Workington | N/A | Walking directions to Workington |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £190 per square foot) in Seaton area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £425,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £260,000 | £209 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £180,000 | £191 |
| Terraced | 15 | £130,000 | £151 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £185,000 | £135,000 | £100,500 |
| 2017 | £176,500 | £142,000 | £116,000 |
| 2018 | £197,500 | £141,000 | £105,000 |
| 2019 | £254,475 | £136,000 | £101,600 |
| 2020 | £249,975 | £150,000 | £105,000 |
| 2021 | £235,000 | £155,000 | £119,975 |
| 2022 | £262,500 | £158,000 | £120,000 |
| 2023 | £260,000 | £165,500 | £95,000 |
| 2024 | £262,500 | £170,000 | £137,750 |
| 2025 | £300,000 | £175,000 | £129,200 |
| 2026 | £255,000 | £190,000 | £160,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £163 | £151 | £102 |
| 2017 | £169 | £159 | £110 |
| 2018 | £186 | £138 | £101 |
| 2019 | £199 | £163 | £112 |
| 2020 | £192 | £175 | £101 |
| 2021 | £190 | £187 | £143 |
| 2022 | £219 | £179 | £127 |
| 2023 | £237 | £186 | £110 |
| 2024 | £232 | £194 | £142 |
| 2025 | £204 | £194 | £145 |
| 2026 | £222 | £198 | £186 |
There were 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA14 1BU.
In the CA14 1BU postcode area, located within Workington North & Seaton, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA14 1BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Pow Street, Cumberland, CA14 3AB | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Simply Food & Drinks | 10 Murray Road, Workington, CA14 2AD | Walking directions to Simply Food & Drinks |
| 0.4 mi | Heron Foods | Murray Road, Cumberland, CA14 2AD | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.4 mi | DH Market & Off Licence | Jane Street, Cumberland, CA14 3BW | Walking directions to DH Market & Off Licence |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | New Bridge Road, Cumberland, CA14 3YG | Walking directions to Tesco |
Annual council tax rates for Cumberland district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for CA14 1BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jimmy Grisdale
Seaton - Elected 5 May 2022
Josh MacAlister
Whitehaven and Workington - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CA14 1BU records about 161 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around CA14 1BU in Workington North & Seaton is £195,000 (about £190 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to CA14 1BU, including St Patrick's Catholic Primary School (Good), Northside Primary School (Good) and St Michael's Nursery and Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CA14 1BU is Workington, about 1,036 m away.
CA14 1BU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,530 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Whitehaven and Workington covering CA14 1BU is Josh MacAlister (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jimmy Grisdale (Labour Party).
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.