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Takeaways| Council | Cumberland |
| Crime Rate | High for a North West town 64% above the national average. |
| Demographics | 😔 High Unemployment |
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The average house price in Workington is £138,150, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Workington house price trends over the last 30 years.
£138,150
£244,492
£70,500
£155,908
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Is Workington a nice place to live?
Workington is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.
How safe is Workington?
Workington has a high crime rate for a North West town, with around 123 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 64% above the national average, and 88% above the Cumbria average.
What are the best schools in Workington?
Workington has 17 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools are Ashfield Infant & Nursery School and Victoria Infant and Nursery School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Workington Academy and Beckstone Primary School. Note: 3 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Workington?
The majority of residents in Workington identify as White (British) (97%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (97%). The most common religion is Christian (59%).