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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 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
34
Deprivation level
6/10
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
20.72(-44%)
Public order
4.37(-57%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.04(-66%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.28(-87%)
Drugs
1.52(-61%)
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 152 recent sales, the median property price is £155,995 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£265,000
Flats4£69,725
Semi-Detached47£200,000
Terraced87£134,000

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

LA143SF

Teasdale Road

LA143SJ

Foxfield Road

LA143EW

Amphitrite Street South

LA143QP

Niobe Street

LA143BG

Amphitrite Street South

LA143NU

Darent Avenue

LA143UJ

Windrush Crescent

LA143AB

Church Lane

LA143JW

Shearwater Crescent

LA143YT

Cows Tarn Lane

LA143QX

Vicarage Mount

LA143QD

Baden Powell Street

LA143UQ

Windrush Crescent

LA143ET

Long Bank

LA143UH

Windrush Crescent

LA143BN

Church Villas

LA143DE

Strathaird Avenue

LA143PG

Buller Street

LA143SW

Grizebeck Gardens

LA143NL

Duddon Mews

LA143FE

Stonethwaite Court

LA143EU

Long Bank

LA143AW

Black Butts Lane

LA143XP

Spey Walk

LA143TU

Calder Green

LA143DW

Ellen Close

LA143SG

Teasdale Road

LA143BB

Delhi Street

LA143YN

Webstray Close

LA143HZ

Central Drive

LA143PH

Powerful Street

LA143SP

Silecroft Gardens

LA143UB

West Shore Road

LA143TZ

West Shore Road

LA143UN

Windrush Crescent

LA143PT

Gatacre Street

LA143DB

Ocean Road

LA143UU

Torridge Drive

LA143LS

Southport Drive

LA143UG

Cows Tarn Lane

LA143JZ

Black Butts Lane

LA143EL

Avon Street

LA143BJ

Kingsdown Mews

LA143TS

Severn Road

LA143YD

Tideway Drive

LA143BE

Folkestone Avenue

LA143ED

Mikasa Street

LA143YP

Headland Rise

LA143UP

Gilpin Walk

LA143NA

Tyne Road

LA143RL

Promenade

LA143UW

Humber Terrace

LA143RN

Saunders Close

LA143QE

Promenade

LA143BZ

Amphitrite Street

LA143LP

Moor Tarn Lane

LA143JB

Ramsgate Crescent

LA143HH

Westminster Avenue

LA143PP

Knox Street

LA143NP

Mersey Road

LA143LF

Hastings Street

LA143JY

Onchan View

LA143BW

Dominion Street

LA143RW

North Scale

LA143DG

Strathnaver Avenue

LA143LW

Moor Tarn Lane

LA143NX

Ribble Gardens

LA143ER

Long Bank

LA143TH

Haverigg Gardens

LA143QG

Douglas Street

LA143NR

Mill Lane

LA143PF

French Street

LA143NT

Mill Lane

LA143SE

Teasdale Road

LA143PX

Lord Roberts Street

LA143XE

Crake Road

LA143LY

Tees Gardens

LA143EX

Court Guards

LA143JE

Broadstairs Lane

LA143EJ

Jason Street

LA143BD

Euryalus Street

LA143LB

Verdun Avenue

LA143BQ

Walney Island

LA143HE

Himalaya Avenue

LA143DX

Ocean Road

LA143BL

Eastchurch Villas

LA143JA

Park Lane

LA143JX

Snaefell View

LA143TA

Combe View

LA143LR

Maryport Avenue

LA143AL

Plymouth Street

LA143HG

Westminster Avenue

LA143AE

Park Lane

LA143EH

Niger Street

LA143NB

Trent Vale

LA143HB

Orion Terrace

LA143EN

Amphitrite Street South

LA143PU

Gatacre Street

LA143YE

Biggar Bank Road

LA143XZ

Red Ley Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.