Seaton (Cumberland) vs Workington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Workington is about 85% cheaper on average. For families, Workington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Seaton (Cumberland)
£309,850
Workington
£167,445
Crime Rate
Seaton (Cumberland)
N/A
Workington
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Seaton (Cumberland)
50.0%
Workington
77.8%
Avg Download Speed
Seaton (Cumberland)
326.2
Workington
326.2
EPC Rating
Seaton (Cumberland)
67.3
Workington
67.3
Median Income
Seaton (Cumberland)
£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 £309,850 in Seaton (cumberland). The most affordable entry point in Seaton (cumberland) is a flat at £184,566, while in Workington it is a flat at £103,650.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 164% pricier in Seaton (cumberland) (£275,048 vs £104,076).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Seaton (cumberland) prices grew faster — 18% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Seaton (cumberland) and Workington at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestSchool quality favours Workington: 77.8% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 50% in Seaton (cumberland).
Seaton (Cumberland) School Inspection Breakdown
50% 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 | Seaton (Cumberland) | Workington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 13 |
| Primary | 2 | 11 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 77.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Seaton (cumberland) enjoy 326.2 Mbps on average, while Workington lags behind at 326.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Seaton (cumberland) and 95.6% in Workington. Gigabit availability stands at 59.1% in Seaton (cumberland) and 59.1% in Workington.
Seaton (cumberland) is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (326 vs 326 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Seaton (cumberland) is band C (score 67.3), ahead of Workington's band C (score 67.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,436 in Seaton (cumberland) and £1,436 in Workington. 50.4% of homes in Seaton (cumberland) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.4% in Workington.
Seaton (cumberland) has more energy-efficient housing — 50.4% reach band C or above, vs 50.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Seaton (cumberland) has a population of 5,051 while Workington has 21,276. Median household income is £31,136 in Seaton (cumberland) and £31,136 in Workington. The median age is 46.6 in Seaton (cumberland) and 46.6 in Workington. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Seaton (cumberland) and 55.8% in Workington.
| Indicator | Seaton (Cumberland) | Workington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,051 | 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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