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About

Walney Island is a large coastal ward located off the Furness peninsula, connected to the mainland by a bridge. The area consists primarily of the elongated island itself, featuring extensive salt marshes, dune systems, and long shingle beaches facing the Irish Sea. Its landscape is dominated by open, wind-swept terrain and significant coastal habitats, including the South Walney Nature Reserve.

The settlements are concentrated, with Vickerstown being a notable planned community built for shipyard workers in the early 20th century. The island's economy has historical ties to maritime industry, though it is now more residential. A significant feature is the presence of one of England's largest grey seal colonies, which hauls out on the island's remote beaches and sandbanks.

Area overview

On average Walney Island has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Walney Island is £38,283 per year. There are 7 schools in Walney Island: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Walney Island is home to around 10,519 people, with a population density of about 796.2 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Walney Island Population
10,519
Population density
796.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.48(-42%)
Public order
3.99(-60%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.61(-60%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.04(-84%)
Other theft
2.28(-66%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,257
97.54%
Other White
77
0.73%
Irish
35
0.33%
White and Asian (mixed)
27
0.26%
Other Asian
22
0.21%
Total population: 10,516

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,005
22.79%
Level 3 (A level)
1,882
21.39%
No qualifications
1,564
17.78%
Apprenticeship
1,218
13.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,129
12.83%
Total 16+ residents: 8,798

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,142
43.47%
Owns with a mortgage
1,747
35.45%
Private landlord or letting agency
512
10.39%
Social rents from council
343
6.96%
Other forms of private rent
94
1.91%
Total households: 4,928

Property prices in Walney Island

Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £157,500 in Walney Island area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £490,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Walney Island 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£276,500
Flats3£69,950
Semi-Detached46£192,475
Terraced88£134,500

10 years median price trend in Walney Island

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

All postcodes in Walney Island

LA143AN

Plymouth Street

LA143BJ

Kingsdown Mews

LA143DG

Strathnaver Avenue

LA143EW

Amphitrite Street South

LA143PF

French Street

LA143BE

Folkestone Avenue

LA143JD

Ramsgate Crescent

LA143JE

Broadstairs Lane

LA143JS

Osprey Drive

LA143JW

Shearwater Crescent

LA143TY

Derwent Bank

LA143UE

West Shore Road

LA143AT

Church Lane

LA143BL

Eastchurch Villas

LA143EP

Cote Ley Crescent

LA143JY

Onchan View

LA143YD

Tideway Drive

LA143AH

Portsmouth Street

LA143BQ

Walney Island

LA143UG

Cows Tarn Lane

LA143BU

Mikasa Street

LA143BY

Vengeance Street

LA143EN

Amphitrite Street South

LA143HQ

Westminster Avenue

LA143NN

Lyne Close

LA143XE

Crake Road

LA143XZ

Red Ley Lane

LA143YW

Cows Tarn Lane

LA143AW

Black Butts Lane

LA143FG

Walney Island

LA143JL

Black Butts Lane

LA143NB

Trent Vale

LA143QD

Baden Powell Street

LA143UA

West Shore Road

LA143JJ

Black Butts Lane

LA143LF

Hastings Street

LA143XL

Roding Green

LA143EE

Hogue Street

LA143LQ

Southampton Street

LA143NL

Duddon Mews

LA143DD

Ocean Road

LA143HB

Orion Terrace

LA143QA

Baden Powell Street

LA143TW

Duddon Drive

LA143XU

Silloth Crescent

LA143YN

Webstray Close

LA143YS

Ullswater Avenue

LA143JT

Biggar Bank Road

LA143JZ

Black Butts Lane

LA143HJ

Orsova Gardens

LA143RN

Saunders Close

LA143RT

Lowther Crescent

LA143UB

West Shore Road

LA143UY

Bourne Gardens

LA143XA

Rother Green

LA143DL

Orontes Avenue

LA143LA

Bristol Street

LA143RU

Muncaster Road

LA143TA

Combe View

LA143AS

Dartmouth Street

LA143QH

Powerful Street

LA143QQ

Douglas Street

LA143UH

Windrush Crescent

LA143EB

Juno Street

LA143JP

Shearwater Crescent

LA143PT

Gatacre Street

LA143RW

North Scale

LA143DX

Ocean Road

LA143HX

Central Drive

LA143BT

Mikasa Street

LA143HP

Cumbria View

LA143PE

Promenade

LA143QE

Promenade

LA143TN

Duddon Drive

LA143UZ

Irwell Road

LA143DR

Natal Road

LA143SF

Teasdale Road

LA143BD

Euryalus Street

LA143LR

Maryport Avenue

LA143LU

Medway Road

LA143PG

Buller Street

LA143PW

Lord Roberts Street

LA143UX

Chelmer Garth

LA143TS

Severn Road

LA143ES

Long Bank

LA143NS

Mill Lane

LA143PJ

Powerful Street

LA143PY

Gatacre Street

LA143TB

Red Ley Lane

LA143UD

West Shore Road

LA143UL

Windrush Crescent

LA143YP

Headland Rise

LA143JB

Ramsgate Crescent

LA143JN

Andreas Avenue

LA143QZ

Albert Place South

LA143SD

Springfield Close

LA143TP

Darent Avenue

LA143DY

Ocean Road

LA143EA

Mikasa Street

LA143US

Cows Tarn Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.