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Workington, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Workington is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 27,120. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.3 /5.0
A Great
27,120 Population 13/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
42.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$53,925 Median Income
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$53,925 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$211,916 home value, $1,348/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population27,120
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density13/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,925
Per Capita$53,925
Unemployment4.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$211,916
Rent$1,348
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units10,848

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain42.3 in/yr
Sunny Days259/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+84.0%

Community

Population27,120
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates54.6425°, -3.5441°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation42.3 inches (1,074 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$53,925
Median Age46.5 years

About Workington

Workington is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 27,120. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Workington has a population of 27,120 with a density of 13 people per square mile, spread across 2,126.8 square miles. The median age is 46.5 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. English is the primary language spoken at home by 97.5% of residents.

Population

27,120
Total Population
13
People / sq mi
46.5yrs
Median Age
20% above United Kingdom avg
2,126.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 97.5%
24% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 2.5%

Social Characteristics

Workington vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Workington is $53,925, which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $53,925 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,037, 28% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 2,468 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Workington vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$53,925
28% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$53,925
Avg Weekly Wage$1,037

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)2,468

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Workington is $211,916, 25% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,348 (16% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 10,848 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$211,916
25% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,348
16% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units10,848

Property Tax

Climate in Workington

Workington has an average annual temperature of 10.4°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (16°C), the coldest is Jan (5.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1323 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.6°C / 42°F 1.3° / 10.4° 116.7
Feb 6.3°C / 43°F 1.5° / 10.3° 139.6
Mar 6.7°C / 44°F 2° / 12° 111.5
Apr 8.2°C / 47°F 2.7° / 14.2° 60.8
May 11.3°C / 52°F 5.7° / 17.6° 68.8
Jun 14°C / 57°F 8.8° / 20.9° 75.9
Jul 15.5°C / 60°F 11.3° / 22.4° 107.9
Aug 16°C / 61°F 11.4° / 22.2° 117.6
Sep 14.4°C / 58°F 9.3° / 20.2° 110.4
Oct 11.7°C / 53°F 6.7° / 15.6° 149.7
Nov 8.7°C / 48°F 3.3° / 13.4° 118.4
Dec 6.7°C / 44°F 1.9° / 11.5° 146.1
Workington experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area2,126.8 sq mi (5,508.4 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates54.6425°N, 3.5441°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.3"
11% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.72"
Driest Month (May) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 63 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 133 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 85 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 86 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 52 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 142 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 49 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 39 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in
March 42°F (5°C) 3.4 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in
May 51°F (10°C) 2.4 in Driest
June 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 58°F (15°C) 3.2 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
October 49°F (9°C) 4.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 4.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.7 in Wettest

Workington has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 38°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and May the driest (2.4").

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50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.0%
48% above United Kingdom avg
High School+84.0%
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density13/sq mi
Total Area2,126.8 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Colleges & Universities in Workington

Institution Type Founded Website
Lakes College College - ,
UCLan Westlakes Campus University - ,

Schools in Workington

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Victoria Junior School - - - -
Workington Academy - - - -
St Joseph's Catholic High School - - - -
Ashfield Infant & Nursery School - - - -
Ashfield Junior School - - - -
Westfield Nursery and Primary School - - - -
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School - - - -
St Michael's Nursery and Infant School - - - -
Northside Primary School - - - -
Victoria Infant and Nursery School - - - -
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School - - - -
Seaton Academy - - - -
Seaton St. Paul's CofE Junior School - - - -
Branthwaite Academy - - - -
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Radio Stations near Workington

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
HearMe - 60s Rock 60s rock, 60’s rock MP3
Bay Trust Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Alive Radio 107.3 dance, hits MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Workington

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fleming Square
Helena Thompson Museum
JB Banks Ironmongers
Maryport Maritime Museum
Senhouse Roman Museum
The Beacon Museum
The Rum Story
Toy Soldier Museum
West Cumberland Railway Museum

Libraries in Workington

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Cleator Moor Library0.0
Cockermouth Library0.0
Egremont Library0.0
Frizington Library0.0
Gosforth Library0.0
Maryport Library0.0
Richmond Hill Library0.0
Seascale Library0.0
Seaton Library0.0
Whitehaven Library0.0

Hotels in Workington

7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hall Park hotel
The Cumberland Hotel
The Green Dragon Hotel
The Sleepwell Inn
Travelodge
Washington Central
Waverley

Restaurants in Workington

11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bengal spice
Caspian Flame and Grill
Delicious
Flavour
Guise
Lara
Paprika
Peking Express
Regent Court Chinese Restaurant
Stanley's
Superfish Restaurant

Cafes in Workington

10 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asda Café
Blue dolphin
Butterflies Tea Rooms
Cafe West
Carnegie Cafe
Costa
Costa
Muffin Break
The Hungry Caterpillar
V's Tearoom

Cinemas in Workington

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Plaza Cinema, Workington

Theatres in Workington

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carnegie Theatre and Arts Centre
Theatre Royal

Clinics in Workington

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pro Active - Sports Injury

Dentists in Workington

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bupa Dental Care

Veterinaries in Workington

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Millcroft

Train Stations in Workington

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Workington

Bus Stations in Workington

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Workington Bus Station

Gas Stations in Workington

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asda
BP
Esso
GB #4487795615
Morrisons

Banks in Workington

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cumberland Building Society
Cumberland Building Society
Halifax
HSBC UK
Lloyds Bank
NatWest

Gyms in Workington

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Together We

Golf Courses in Workington

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Workington Golf Club

Breweries in Workington

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Ennerdale Brewery
Jennings Brewery
Taylor's Blackbeck Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Workington

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Workington

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Barrow Walney Island AirportBWFMedium Airport
Carlisle Lake District AirportCAXMedium Airport
Berrier Airstrip-Small Airport
Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip-Small Airport
Cark airfield-Small Airport
Cockerham Airfield-Small Airport
Falgunzeon Glider Airfield-Small Airport
Fingland-Small Airport
Glenswinton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Kirkbride Airfield-Small Airport
Lennox Plunton Airstrip-Small Airport
Middleton Sands Microlight-Small Airport
Moss Edge Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Pilling Sands Microlight-Small Airport
Tarn Farm Airfield (Rossall Field)-Small Airport

Post Offices in Workington

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Moorclose Estate Post Office
Seaton Post Office
Workington Post Office

Treatment Centers in Workington

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Recovery Steps Cumbria

Churches & Religious Organizations in Workington

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christ Central
Evangelical Baptist Church
Holy Trinity Church
Kingdom Hall Of Jehova's Witness
Moss Bay Gospel
St Gregory's
St John
St Mary
St Michael's
St Paul's
St Peter's Camerton

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Workington

What is the population of Workington?

Workington has a population of 27,120 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 2,126.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Workington expensive to live in?

The median household income is $53,925, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $211,916 (25% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,348 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Workington?

Workington has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 259 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.3 inches.

How is the job market in Workington?

Workington has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,037. There are 2,468 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Workington?

The median home value in Workington is $211,916. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,348. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Workington?

50.0% of adults in Workington hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Workington?

97.5% of residents speak only English at home.

Nearby Cities

Distington, ENG 1,445 pop · 3.1 mi Flimby, ENG 1,707 pop · 3.4 mi Maryport, ENG 9,555 pop · 5.3 mi Dearham, ENG 1,799 pop · 6.2 mi Whitehaven, ENG 24,900 pop · 6.7 mi Frizington, ENG 1,737 pop · 7.2 mi Cockermouth, ENG 9,146 pop · 7.5 mi Cleator Moor, ENG 6,936 pop · 8.4 mi Saint Bees, ENG 1,644 pop · 10.6 mi Egremont, ENG 6,222 pop · 11.3 mi Aspatria, ENG 2,454 pop · 12.1 mi Keswick, ENG 4,281 pop · 16.7 mi Silloth, ENG 2,906 pop · 16.9 mi Seascale, ENG 1,754 pop · 17.1 mi
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