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Walney Island

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About

Walney Island is a coastal ward in Westmorland and Furness, located off the southern tip of the Furness Peninsula. The island is connected to the mainland by a bridge, making it accessible while retaining its distinct character. It features a mix of residential areas, beaches, and nature reserves, with a population that benefits from its proximity to Barrow-in-Furness for work and services.

The ward includes Walney North and Walney South, each with its own local amenities and community spaces. The island is known for its coastal landscapes, including Walney Channel and the Irish Sea. Wildlife is a key feature, with the Walney Nature Reserve providing habitats for seabirds and seals. The area offers a balance of quiet coastal living and practical connections to nearby urban centers.

Area overview

On average Walney Island has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39 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 of residents in Walney Island is £33,801 per year. There are 7 schools in Walney Island: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
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

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

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 141 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Walney Island area, with individual transactions ranging from £32,000 up to £520,000.

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
Detached15£280,000
Flats4£72,475
Semi-Detached39£194,950
Terraced83£124,950

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

LA143BE

Folkestone Avenue

LA143BJ

Littlestone Close

LA143DG

Strathmore Avenue

LA143EW

Amphitrite Street South

LA143JD

Broadstairs Lane

LA143JE

Broadstairs Lane

LA143JS

Osprey Drive

LA143JW

Shearwater Crescent

LA143PF

French Street

LA143TY

Derwent Bank

LA143UE

Humber Terrace

LA143AT

Church Lane

LA143AH

Portsmouth Street

LA143BL

Central Drive

LA143BQ

Walney Island North

LA143EP

Cote Ley Crescent

LA143JY

Onchan View

LA143UG

Cows Tarn Lane

LA143YD

Tideway Drive

LA143BU

King Alfred Street

LA143BY

Mikasa Street

LA143EN

Amphitrite Street South

LA143HQ

Westminster Avenue

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

LA143AW

Black Butts Lane

LA143JL

Black Butts Lane

LA143NB

Trent Vale

LA143EE

Hogue Street

LA143JJ

Andreas Avenue

LA143LF

Euryalus Street

LA143LQ

Falmouth Street

LA143NL

Duddon Drive

LA143XL

Roding Green

LA143HB

Orion Terrace

LA143DD

Amphitrite Street South

LA143JT

Biggar Bank Road

LA143JZ

Black Butts Lane

LA143QA

Baden Powell Street

LA143TW

Duddon Drive

LA143XU

Rother Green

LA143YN

Webstray Close

LA143YS

Ullswater Avenue

LA143HJ

Walney Island South & Barrow Island

LA143RN

Mill Lane

LA143DL

Orontes Avenue

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

LA143EB

Juno Street

LA143JP

Mallard Drive

LA143QH

Kitchener Street

LA143QQ

Albert Place South

LA143RW

North Scale

LA143UH

Windrush Crescent

LA143QE

Methuen Street

LA143BT

Mikasa Street

LA143DX

Amphitrite Street

LA143HP

Cumbria View

LA143HX

Broadstairs Lane

LA143PE

Promenade

LA143TN

Duddon Drive

LA143UZ

Irwell Road

LA143LU

Medway Road

LA143BD

Euryalus Street

LA143DR

Natal Road

LA143LR

Maryport Avenue

LA143PG

Buller Street

LA143PW

Knox Street

LA143SF

Cows Tarn Lane

LA143UX

Walney Island North

LA143QZ

Albert Place South

LA143ES

Himalaya Avenue

LA143JB

Ramsgate Crescent

LA143JN

Andreas Avenue

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

LA143YP

Biggar Bank Road

LA143DY

Juno Street

LA143DZ

Empress Drive

LA143EA

Avon Street

Data Sources

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