Houses for sale in Workington, Cumbria


House Prices in Workington

Properties in Workington have an average house price of £155k and had 1,643 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Workington is an area in Cumbria with 16,682 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £1.2M.


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Property price trends in Workington

According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Workington sold for £172,511 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 17,352 sales logged over the past 31 years.

Prices have continued to climb over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £149,715, that's a rise of roughly 15.2%.

Looking back five years, average prices are up about 21.6% since 2021, a gain of around £30,618 in cash terms.

Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £133,464, so the typical sold price has climbed about 29.3% since then, roughly 2.6% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace holds at about 2.5%.

Frequently asked questions about Workington


What is the average price for a property for sale in Workington?

The average price for a property for sale in Workington is £154,991. This amount is 31% lower than the average price in Cumbria. There are 4,776 property listings for sale in Workington.


What locations have the most expensive properties for sale in Workington?

The locations with the most expensive properties for sale in Workington are Dalton at an average of £363,973, Stainburn & Clifton at an average of £336,214 and Ennerdale at an average of £321,041.


What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Workington?

The locations with the most affordable properties for sale in Workington are St Michaels at an average of £96,432, Moss Bay at an average of £107,162 and Moorclose at an average of £128,486.


Which train stations are available in or near Workington?

Some of the train stations available in or near Workington are Workington, Harrington and Flimby.


Property Price Paid in Workington by Year

The average sold property price by year was:

Year Average Sold Price Price Change
Sold Properties More information
2026 £172,511
Price increase
6%
42 Properties
2025 £162,966
Price increase
7%
530 Properties
2024 £150,979
Price increase
1%
544 Properties
2023 £149,715
Price decrease
-2%
527 Properties
2022 £152,577
Price increase
7%
610 Properties
2021 £141,893
Price decrease
-10%
681 Properties
2020 £156,191
Price increase
6%
539 Properties
2019 £146,217
Price increase
1%
613 Properties
2018 £144,876
Price increase
3%
537 Properties
2017 £140,960
Price increase
5%
556 Properties
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.

Property Price per Property Type in Workington

Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.

The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:

Property Type Average Sold Price Sold Properties
Semi Detached House £164,852.00 480 Semi Detached Houses
Terraced House £102,570.00 804 Terraced Houses
Detached House £278,347.00 325 Detached Houses
Flat £76,217.00 34 Flats
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.

Transport in Workington

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