Whitehaven vs Workington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Workington wins on house prices with a 11% gap. For families, Whitehaven edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Whitehaven
£186,273
Workington
£167,445
Crime Rate
Whitehaven
N/A
Workington
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Whitehaven
100.0%
Workington
77.8%
Avg Download Speed
Whitehaven
273.2
Workington
326.2
EPC Rating
Whitehaven
67.3
Workington
67.3
Median Income
Whitehaven
£31,136
Workington
£31,136
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £167,445, Workington undercuts Whitehaven (£186,273) by around 11% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Whitehaven is a flat at £117,179, while in Workington it is a flat at £103,650.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 20% pricier in Whitehaven (£125,175 vs £104,076).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Whitehaven prices grew faster — 26% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestCrime rate data is not available for both Whitehaven and Workington at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestOf the 13 schools in Whitehaven, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Workington, which has 13 schools, the figure is 77.8%.
Whitehaven School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 13 schools (11 primary, 2 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 | Whitehaven | Workington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 13 | 13 |
| Primary | 11 | 11 |
| Secondary | 2 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 77.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Workington averages 326.2 Mbps – ahead of Whitehaven's 273.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.6% of premises in Whitehaven and 95.6% in Workington. Gigabit availability stands at 46.2% in Whitehaven and 59.1% in Workington.
Workington is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (326 vs 273 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Whitehaven, scoring 67.3 on average (band C) compared to 67.3 (band C) in Workington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,436 in Whitehaven and £1,436 in Workington. 50.4% of homes in Whitehaven have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.4% in Workington.
Whitehaven 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 Whitehaven and £31,136 in Workington. The median age is 46.6 in Whitehaven and 46.6 in Workington. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Whitehaven and 55.8% in Workington. Owner-occupancy is 68.8% in Whitehaven versus 68.8% in Workington. Whitehaven has a population of 23,028 and Workington has 21,276.
| Indicator | Whitehaven | Workington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,028 | 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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