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Walney Island

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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 145 recent sales, the median property price is £157,000 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
Detached13£275,000
Flats3£69,950
Semi-Detached43£194,950
Terraced86£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

LA143WB

Tamar Mews

LA143XP

Spey Walk

LA143YT

Cows Tarn Lane

LA143EF

Naiad Street

LA143FE

Stonethwaite Court

LA143PP

Knox Street

LA143QJ

Melampus Street

LA143UR

Frome Road

LA143DZ

Empress Drive

LA143QF

Promenade

LA143QG

Douglas Street

LA143SN

Bankfield Gardens

LA143ER

Long Bank

LA143JH

Black Butts Lane

LA143NA

Tyne Road

LA143UN

Windrush Crescent

LA143UT

Tamar Gardens

LA143BN

Church Villas

LA143LX

Tweed Rise

LA143QW

Kitchener Street

LA143JX

Snaefell View

LA143NP

Mersey Road

LA143QU

Promenade

LA143RP

North Scale

LA143BP

Dominion Street

LA143BS

King Alfred Street

LA143YU

Petrel Bank

LA143BA

Liverpool Street

LA143BB

Delhi Street

LA143SG

Teasdale Road

LA143XT

Allonby Close

LA143AP

Black Butts Lane

LA143BG

Amphitrite Street South

LA143DP

Mikasa Street

LA143JQ

Falmouth Street

LA143XW

Eden Avenue

LA143TX

Wyre Green

LA143ED

Mikasa Street

LA143EG

Mikasa Street

LA143EL

Avon Street

LA143DH

Strathmore Avenue

LA143EZ

Oak Head Road

LA143NX

Ribble Gardens

LA143QP

Niobe Street

LA143UU

Torridge Drive

LA143YB

Castle View

LA143AD

Church Lane

LA143AQ

Cardiff Street

LA143JR

Mallard Drive

LA143QN

Niobe Street

LA143AR

Amphitrite Street

LA143NT

Mill Lane

LA143SW

Grizebeck Gardens

LA143BX

King Alfred Street

LA143EJ

Jason Street

LA143FA

Solway Drive

LA143QY

Warren Street

LA143RQ

Chapel Field

LA143RR

Leighton Drive

LA143UW

Humber Terrace

LA143YF

Biggar Bank Road

LA143AB

Church Lane

LA143DJ

Bermuda Crescent

LA143UJ

Windrush Crescent

LA143XD

Blythe Rise

LA143YA

Beach Crescent

LA143EH

Niger Street

LA143YG

Biggar Village

LA143NU

Darent Avenue

LA143QT

Doris Street

LA143SJ

Foxfield Road

LA143AY

Plover Gardens

LA143ET

Long Bank

LA143JG

Falmouth Street

LA143LN

Central Drive

LA143ND

Mill Lane

LA143SL

Foxfield Road

LA143WA

Irwell Road

LA143YL

Watergarth

LA143YR

Ullswater Avenue

LA143DB

Ocean Road

LA143PS

Methuen Street

LA143XX

Mill Lane

LA143AF

Margate Street

LA143AG

Bristol Street

LA143BH

Deal Avenue

LA143BZ

Amphitrite Street

LA143XR

Wensum Lea

LA143HN

Ocean Road

LA143HT

Fairways Drive

LA143AX

Green Lane

LA143JA

Park Lane

LA143YQ

Lighthouse Cottage

LA143DE

Strathaird Avenue

LA143QL

Leopard Street

LA143TU

Calder Green

LA143EU

Long Bank

LA143EY

Netherfield Close

LA143HD

Orcades Green

LA143UF

Weaver Green

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.