Common Side, Distington, Workington
House prices, sold prices and local information for CA14 4PU.
At a glance
10 property sales on Common Side, Distington, Workington have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 30 Jan 2023. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £273,114. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Common Side compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Common Side has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all CA14 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £273,114 | 30 Jan 2023 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £175,000 | 27 Sep 2019 |
Sold prices on Common Side
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31, Common Side CA14 4PU | 30 Jan 2023 | £360,080 | Detached | Freehold |
| 29, Common Side CA14 4PU | 10 May 2022 | £450,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 27, Common Side CA14 4PU | 30 Sep 2021 | £255,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 20, Common Side CA14 4PU | 19 Apr 2021 | £170,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 29, Common Side CA14 4PU | 6 Feb 2020 | £400,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Common Side CA14 4PU | 27 Sep 2019 | £175,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 1, Common Side CA14 4PU | 12 Jul 2019 | £230,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Common Side CA14 4PU | 21 Mar 2018 | £179,950 | Detached | Freehold |
| Brooklea, 18, Common Side CA14 4PU | 1 Feb 2017 | £175,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Common Side CA14 4PU | 22 Dec 2016 | £238,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 29, Common Side | £400,000 (Feb 2020) → £450,000 (May 2022) | +13% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Common Side
Crime
9 crimes were reported within about a mile of Common Side in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 7 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Common Side is in or near 5 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Rivers Ehen, Calder, Irt and Esk Flood alert area
- Rivers Cocker, Marron and Derwent Flood alert area
- Cumbrian coastline from Silloth to St Bees, between Allonby and Whitehaven Flood alert area
- Cumbrian coastline from Silloth to St Bees including Maryport, Flimby, Workington and Whitehaven Flood alert area
- Coast from Silloth to St Bees Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Common Side
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distington Community School 114 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.7 mi |
| Lowca Community School 51 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| West Cumbria Learning Centre 50 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 7–16 | Requires improvement Report | 1.2 mi |
| Moresby Primary School 122 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.9 mi |
| Beckstone Primary School 375 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.0 mi |
| Energy Coast UTC 383 pupils | Secondary | 14–19 | Good Report | 2.1 mi |
| St Bridget's CofE School 66 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.1 mi |
| Bransty Primary School 205 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.6 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Parton station 2.0 mi · 41 min walk
- Harrington station 2.1 mi · 41 min walk
- Whitehaven station 3.0 mi · 1 hr 1 min walk
GP surgeries
- Distington Surgery
Hinnings Road, Distington, Workington · 0.5 mi - Mansion House Surgery
19-20 Irish Street, Whitehaven · 3.5 mi - Lowther Medical Centre
1 Castle Meadows, Whitehaven · 3.5 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 8 of 10 · Crime: decile 8 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 83.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 8.9% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 7.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,039 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 12.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 61.0% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 26.7% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,360 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 0% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 0% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Nearby streets in CA14
- Florence Way£250k
- Sycamore Drive£232k
- The Meadows£247k
- Harrington Road£95k
- Meadow Walk£289k
- Cherry Tree Drive£247k
- Moss Bay Road£66k
- Marsh Drive£163k
- Corporation Road£107k
- Bellaport Gardens£154k
- Oak Drive£235k
- Marsh Drive£189k