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Walney Island North

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About

Walney Island North is a coastal area located in Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria. It is known for its long stretches of sandy beaches and dunes, which are part of the Walney Island Nature Reserves. The area is home to diverse wildlife, including seabird colonies and seals, making it a popular spot for birdwatching and nature walks. The northern tip of the island features Walney Lighthouse, a historic landmark built in the 19th century.

The landscape is shaped by wind and tides, with saltmarshes and mudflats along the eastern shore. The island is connected to the mainland by Jubilee Bridge, providing easy access. Walney Island North has a mix of residential areas and open spaces, with a quiet, rural atmosphere. The area is also used for outdoor activities like kite surfing and walking, thanks to its exposed coastal location.

Area overview

On average Walney Island North has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Walney Island North is £34,000 per year. There are 3 schools in Walney Island North: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
11.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Walney Island North Population
6,685
Population density
1,084.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,496
97.23%
Other White
54
0.81%
Irish
20
0.3%
White and Asian (mixed)
19
0.28%
Other Asian
19
0.28%
Total population: 6,681

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,349
42.89%
Owns with a mortgage
1,083
34.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
327
10.4%
Social rents from council
250
7.95%
Other social rented
68
2.16%
Total households: 3,145

Property prices in Walney Island North

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £151,500 in Walney Island North area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £520,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Walney Island North in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Walney Island North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£279,000
Flats3£84,950
Semi-Detached22£188,975
Terraced60£135,000

10 years median price trend in Walney Island North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walney Island North.

All postcodes in Walney Island North

LA143BJ

Littlestone Close

LA143JD

Broadstairs Lane

LA143JE

Broadstairs Lane

LA143PF

French Street

LA143TY

Derwent Bank

LA143UE

Humber Terrace

LA143AT

Church Lane

LA143AH

Portsmouth Street

LA143BL

Central Drive

LA143BQ

Walney Island North

LA143UG

Cows Tarn Lane

LA143NN

Lyne Close

LA143XE

Crake Road

LA143XZ

Red Ley Lane

LA143YW

Cows Tarn Lane

LA143UA

West Shore Road

LA143FG

Walney Island North

LA143QD

Baden Powell Street

LA143NB

Trent Vale

LA143LF

Euryalus Street

LA143LQ

Falmouth Street

LA143NL

Duddon Drive

LA143XL

Roding Green

LA143JZ

Black Butts Lane

LA143QA

Baden Powell Street

LA143TW

Duddon Drive

LA143XU

Rother Green

LA143YS

Ullswater Avenue

LA143RN

Mill Lane

LA143LA

Bristol Street

LA143RT

Lowther Crescent

LA143RU

Lowther Crescent

LA143TA

Combe View

LA143UB

Derwent Bank

LA143UY

Bourne Gardens

LA143XA

Rother Green

LA143PT

Gatacre Street

LA143AS

Church Lane

LA143QH

Kitchener Street

LA143QQ

Albert Place South

LA143RW

North Scale

LA143UH

Windrush Crescent

LA143QE

Methuen Street

LA143HX

Broadstairs Lane

LA143PE

Promenade

LA143TN

Duddon Drive

LA143UZ

Irwell Road

LA143LU

Medway Road

LA143DR

Natal Road

LA143LR

Maryport Avenue

LA143PG

Buller Street

LA143PW

Knox Street

LA143SF

Cows Tarn Lane

LA143UX

Walney Island North

LA143QZ

Albert Place South

LA143JB

Ramsgate Crescent

LA143NS

Mill Lane

LA143PJ

Douglas Street

LA143PY

Baden Powell Street

LA143SD

Springfield Close

LA143TB

Combe View

LA143TP

Darent Avenue

LA143TS

Severn Road

LA143UD

West Shore Road

LA143UL

Windrush Crescent

LA143QF

Promenade

LA143QG

Douglas Street

LA143SN

Bankfield Gardens

LA143US

Cows Tarn Lane

LA143WB

Frome Road

LA143XP

Solway Drive

LA143YT

Cows Tarn Lane

LA143FE

Cows Tarn Lane

LA143JH

Black Butts Lane

LA143NA

Mill Lane

LA143PP

Knox Street

LA143QJ

Melampus Street

LA143UN

Torridge Drive

LA143UR

Crake Road

LA143UT

Frome Road

LA143JX

Snaefell View

LA143NP

Mersey Road

LA143LX

Medway Road

LA143QU

Promenade

LA143QW

Kitchener Street

LA143RP

Cows Tarn Lane

LA143BA

Amphitrite Street

LA143SG

Teasdale Road

LA143XT

Allonby Close

LA143JQ

Falmouth Street

LA143NX

Conway Gardens

LA143QP

Niobe Street

LA143UU

Torridge Drive

LA143XW

Eden Avenue

LA143QN

Melampus Street

LA143AQ

Cardiff Street

LA143TX

Calder Green

LA143FA

Solway Drive

LA143NT

Darent Avenue

LA143QY

Promenade

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.