Egremont vs Workington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Workington wins on house prices with a 2% gap. For families, Egremont edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Egremont
£170,810
Workington
£167,445
Crime Rate
Egremont
N/A
Workington
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Egremont
100.0%
Workington
77.8%
Avg Download Speed
Egremont
91.1
Workington
326.2
EPC Rating
Egremont
67.3
Workington
67.3
Median Income
Egremont
£31,136
Workington
£31,136
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestProperty in Egremont commands an average of £170,810, compared with £167,445 in Workington – a difference of 2%. The most affordable entry point in Egremont is a flat at £60,000, while in Workington it is a flat at £103,650.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 42% pricier in Workington (£103,650 vs £60,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Egremont prices grew faster — 52% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Egremont and Workington at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestFamilies may prefer Egremont, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 77.8% in Workington. There are 4 schools in Egremont and 13 in Workington.
Egremont School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) 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 | Egremont | Workington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 13 |
| Primary | 3 | 11 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 77.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 326.2 Mbps in Workington and 91.1 Mbps in Egremont. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.3% of premises in Egremont and 95.6% in Workington. Gigabit availability stands at 3.4% in Egremont and 59.1% in Workington.
Workington is the faster of the two by 258% on average download speed (326 vs 91 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Egremont leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 67.3 (C), while Workington averages 67.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,436 in Egremont and £1,436 in Workington. 50.4% of homes in Egremont have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.4% in Workington.
Egremont has more energy-efficient housing — 50.4% reach band C or above, vs 50.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,136 in Egremont and £31,136 in Workington. The median age is 46.6 in Egremont and 46.6 in Workington. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Egremont versus 68.8% in Workington. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Egremont and 55.8% in Workington.
| Indicator | Egremont | Workington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,791 | 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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