Maryport vs Workington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Workington offers lower property prices by roughly 7%. For families, Maryport edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Maryport
£179,215
Workington
£167,445
Crime Rate
Maryport
N/A
Workington
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Maryport
100.0%
Workington
77.8%
Avg Download Speed
Maryport
149.2
Workington
326.2
EPC Rating
Maryport
67.3
Workington
67.3
Median Income
Maryport
£31,136
Workington
£31,136
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestBuyers will find Workington more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £167,445 versus £179,215 in Maryport. The most affordable entry point in Maryport is a flat at £95,500, while in Workington it is a flat at £103,650.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 10% pricier in Maryport (£114,380 vs £104,076).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Maryport prices grew faster — 41% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Maryport and Workington at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestSchool quality favours Maryport: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 77.8% in Workington.
Maryport School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 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 | Maryport | Workington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 13 |
| Primary | 6 | 11 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 77.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Workington enjoy 326.2 Mbps on average, while Maryport lags behind at 149.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Maryport and 95.6% in Workington. Gigabit availability stands at 17.1% in Maryport and 59.1% in Workington.
Workington is the faster of the two by 119% on average download speed (326 vs 149 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Maryport is band C (score 67.3), ahead of Workington's band C (score 67.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,436 in Maryport and £1,436 in Workington. 50.4% of homes in Maryport have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.4% in Workington.
Maryport has more energy-efficient housing — 50.4% reach band C or above, vs 50.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Maryport has a population of 8,526 while Workington has 21,276. Median household income is £31,136 in Maryport and £31,136 in Workington. The median age is 46.6 in Maryport and 46.6 in Workington. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Maryport and 55.8% in Workington.
| Indicator | Maryport | Workington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,526 | 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% |
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