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CA14 3QT

Wastwater Avenue

Moss Bay and Moorclose

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Overview

Postcode CA14 3QT is located in an urban city, within the Moss Bay and Moorclose ward of Cumberland in the North West region, and forms part of the Workington West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 11% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Workington West is £34,834 per year. The nearest station is Workington, about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Vulcan Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
42.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Workington West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 620 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Workington West has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

42.7%

Approximately 42.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Workington West is £34,834 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CA14 3QT.

Flood risk

No risk

Workington West near CA14 3QT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Workington located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CA14 3QT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Workington

N/A

Walking directions to Workington

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CA14 3QT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miVulcan ParkMediumWalking directions to Vulcan Park

Area Profile

Population
301
Population density
5,603 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.91(+39%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.13(+46%)
Public order
10.14(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.56(-63%)
Drugs
4.18(+7%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
288
95.36%
Other White
14
4.64%
Total population: 302

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
55
22.63%
No qualifications
54
22.22%
Level 3 (A level)
37
15.23%
Level 4+ (Degree)
36
14.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
12.35%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
44
35.48%
Owns outright
34
27.42%
Owns with a mortgage
30
24.19%
Social rents from council
9
7.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
4.84%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Moss Bay and Moorclose

Median price£145,000
Price per sq ft£179
Sales (last 12 months)66
Typical range (middle 50%)£101K – £194K

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 (about £179 per square foot) in Moss Bay and Moorclose area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £485,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Moss Bay and Moorclose over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£250,000£228
Semi-Detached27£148,000£174
Terraced25£115,000£135
Flats1£85,000£101

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Moss Bay and Moorclose

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moss Bay and Moorclose.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215,000£88,000£83,000
2017£211,000£95,000£80,000
2018£185,000£99,950£86,000
2019£189,995£115,000£84,950
2020£217,473£138,995£86,500
2021£195,000£110,000£85,000
2022£220,000£135,000£104,200
2023£230,000£140,000£110,000
2024£232,995£146,300£95,000
2025£230,000£122,500£120,000
2026£245,000£169,000£106,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moss Bay and Moorclose.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moss Bay and Moorclose.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£149£111£85
2017£173£108£88
2018£174£111£98
2019£179£145£82
2020£189£162£102
2021£185£125£94
2022£197£171£112
2023£225£180£113
2024£218£176£109
2025£225£159£135
2026£227£193£119
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moss Bay and Moorclose.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Moss Bay and Moorclose in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA14 3QT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CA14 3QT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 May 202617, Grasmere Avenue, Workington, CA14 3LYSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
31 Oct 202534, Grasmere Avenue, Workington, CA14 3LYSemi-DetachedFreehold£148,000
23 Jul 202552, Elterwater Avenue, Workington, CA14 3LDSemi-DetachedFreehold£120,000
14 Jul 202579, Wastwater Avenue, Workington, CA14 3QSSemi-DetachedFreehold£95,000
23 Jul 202532, Wastwater Avenue, Workington, CA14 3QRSemi-DetachedFreehold£135,000

Schools

In the CA14 3QT postcode area, located within Workington West, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CA14 3QT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryVictoria Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryVictoria Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Gregory's Catholic Primary School, WorkingtonAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CA14 3QT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CA14 3QT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miSparNewlands Lane South, Cumberland, CA14 3RWWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodCumberland, CA14 3EGWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.5 miPremierMoss Bay Road, Cumberland, CA14 3TLWalking directions to Premier

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Cumberland district (2025-26).

Band A£1,596
Band B£1,862
Band C£2,128
Band D£2,394
Band E£2,926
Band F£3,458
Band G£3,990
Band H£4,788

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CA14 3QT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Stephen Stoddart

Moss Bay and Moorclose - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Member of parliament

Josh MacAlister

Whitehaven and Workington - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth WestUKD
DistrictCumberlandE06000063
Parliamentary ConstituencyWhitehaven and WorkingtonE14001583
ParishWorkingtonE04002439
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Workington WestE02003973
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Allerdale 009CE01019113
Police ForceCumbria
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CA14 3QT

Is CA14 3QT (Workington West) safe?

The area around CA14 3QT records about 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, criminal damage and arson and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near CA14 3QT?

The median sale price around CA14 3QT in Workington West is £145,000 (about £179 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CA14 3QT?

There are 10 schools close to CA14 3QT, including Victoria Infant and Nursery School (Outstanding), Victoria Junior School (Good) and St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Workington. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CA14 3QT?

The closest station to CA14 3QT is Workington, about 1,212 m away.

How deprived is the area around CA14 3QT?

CA14 3QT scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 620 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CA14 3QT (Workington West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Whitehaven and Workington covering CA14 3QT is Josh MacAlister (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Stephen Stoddart (Independent).

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.