Cleator Moor vs Workington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cleator Moor is about 12% cheaper on average. For families, Cleator Moor edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cleator Moor
£147,160
Workington
£167,445
Crime Rate
Cleator Moor
N/A
Workington
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cleator Moor
100.0%
Workington
77.8%
Avg Download Speed
Cleator Moor
104.8
Workington
326.2
EPC Rating
Cleator Moor
67.3
Workington
67.3
Median Income
Cleator Moor
£31,136
Workington
£31,136
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Cleator Moor more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £147,160 versus £167,445 in Workington. The most affordable entry point in Cleator Moor is a terraced at £85,560, while in Workington it is a flat at £103,650.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 40% pricier in Cleator Moor (£145,000 vs £103,650).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cleator Moor prices grew faster — 18% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Cleator Moor and Workington at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestSchool quality favours Cleator Moor: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 77.8% in Workington.
Cleator Moor School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Workington School Inspection Breakdown
77.8% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cleator Moor | Workington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 13 |
| Primary | 2 | 11 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 77.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Workington enjoy 326.2 Mbps on average, while Cleator Moor lags behind at 104.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Cleator Moor and 95.6% in Workington. Gigabit availability stands at 6.3% in Cleator Moor and 59.1% in Workington.
Workington is the faster of the two by 211% on average download speed (326 vs 105 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cleator Moor is band C (score 67.3), ahead of Workington's band C (score 67.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,436 in Cleator Moor and £1,436 in Workington. 50.4% of homes in Cleator Moor have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.4% in Workington.
Cleator Moor has more energy-efficient housing — 50.4% reach band C or above, vs 50.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cleator Moor has a population of 6,671 while Workington has 21,276. Median household income is £31,136 in Cleator Moor and £31,136 in Workington. The median age is 46.6 in Cleator Moor and 46.6 in Workington. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Cleator Moor and 55.8% in Workington.
| Indicator | Cleator Moor | Workington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,671 | 21,276 |
| Median Age | 46.6 | 46.6 |
| Median Household Income | £31,136 | £31,136 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.8% | 68.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 27.4% |
Location
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