Prospect View, Distington, Workington
House prices, sold prices and local information for CA14 5XN.
At a glance
5 property sales on Prospect View, Distington, Workington have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. The most recent sale was on 23 Apr 2021. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £145,100.
House prices on Prospect View compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Prospect View 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 | 4 | £145,100 | 23 Apr 2021 |
| Semi-detached | 1 | £139,000 | 2 Aug 2019 |
Sold prices on Prospect View
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6, Prospect View CA14 5XN | 23 Apr 2021 | £157,950 | Detached | Freehold |
| 12, Prospect View CA14 5XN | 30 Oct 2020 | £152,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 14, Prospect View CA14 5XN | 23 Sep 2020 | £130,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, Prospect View CA14 5XN | 20 Jan 2020 | £139,950 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Prospect View CA14 5XN | 2 Aug 2019 | £139,000 | Semi-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.
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Crime and flood risk near Prospect View
Crime
7 crimes were reported within about a mile of Prospect View 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 | 4 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Prospect View 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 Prospect View
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distington Community School 114 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.3 mi |
| West Cumbria Learning Centre 50 pupils | Pupil referral unit | 7–16 | Requires improvement Report | 0.9 mi |
| Lowca Community School 51 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Beckstone Primary School 375 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.7 mi |
| Energy Coast UTC 383 pupils | Secondary | 14–19 | Good Report | 1.8 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School 209 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 2–11 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
| Branthwaite Academy 74 pupils | Free schools special | 4–19 | Report | 2.1 mi |
| St Bridget's CofE School 66 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Good Report | 2.3 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
- Harrington station 1.7 mi · 35 min walk
- Parton station 2.2 mi · 44 min walk
- Whitehaven station 3.3 mi · 1 hr 6 min walk
GP surgeries
- Distington Surgery
Hinnings Road, Distington, Workington · 0.2 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+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 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.
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- Cherry Tree Drive£247k
- Moss Bay Road£66k
- Marsh Drive£163k
- Corporation Road£107k
- Bellaport Gardens£154k
- Oak Drive£235k
- Marsh Drive£189k