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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

LA143EZ

Oak Head Road

LA143HF

Westminster Avenue

LA143JH

Black Butts Lane

LA143HT

Fairways Drive

LA143DF

Black Butts Lane

LA143JS

Osprey Drive

LA143PQ

Buller Street

LA143RR

Leighton Drive

LA143QZ

Albert Place South

LA143HU

Central Drive

LA143FA

Solway Drive

LA143HD

Orcades Green

LA143QT

Doris Street

LA143XT

Allonby Close

LA143JQ

Falmouth Street

LA143RQ

Chapel Field

LA143HA

Orion Terrace

LA143LX

Tweed Rise

LA143PY

Gatacre Street

LA143JL

Black Butts Lane

LA143WA

Irwell Road

LA143DH

Strathmore Avenue

LA143HQ

Westminster Avenue

LA143UA

West Shore Road

LA143YU

Petrel Bank

LA143TT

Severn Road

LA143TB

Red Ley Lane

LA143QQ

Douglas Street

LA143EE

Hogue Street

LA143AJ

Portsmouth Street

LA143QL

Leopard Street

LA143QH

Powerful Street

LA143RP

North Scale

LA143XX

Mill Lane

LA143NN

Lyne Close

LA143UE

West Shore Road

LA143BU

Mikasa Street

LA143XN

Solway Drive

LA143UT

Tamar Gardens

LA143DP

Mikasa Street

LA143TP

Darent Avenue

LA143TW

Duddon Drive

LA143TX

Wyre Green

LA143QB

Gatacre Street

LA143UY

Bourne Gardens

LA143EG

Mikasa Street

LA143ND

Mill Lane

LA143XD

Blythe Rise

LA143LE

Dover Street

LA143XL

Roding Green

LA143QS

Latona Street

LA143AN

Plymouth Street

LA143DR

Natal Road

LA143BY

Vengeance Street

LA143AY

Plover Gardens

LA143AG

Bristol Street

LA143PS

Methuen Street

LA143LG

Hastings Street

LA143DQ

Strathnaver Avenue

LA143UF

Weaver Green

LA143LT

Southport Drive

LA143NS

Mill Lane

LA143QN

Niobe Street

LA143TE

Eamont Close

LA143AP

Black Butts Lane

LA143QY

Warren Street

LA143XA

Rother Green

LA143HW

Biggar Garth

LA143LQ

Southampton Street

LA143RU

Muncaster Road

LA143EQ

Hogue Street

LA143BS

King Alfred Street

LA143SL

Foxfield Road

LA143JG

Falmouth Street

LA143FB

Dovedale Close

LA143QR

Promenade

LA143HP

Cumbria View

LA143AH

Portsmouth Street

LA143JR

Mallard Drive

LA143PZ

Gatacre Terrace

LA143EF

Naiad Street

LA143AT

Church Lane

LA143AF

Margate Street

LA143DD

Ocean Road

LA143QU

Promenade

LA143DN

Cows Tarn Lane

LA143EP

Cote Ley Crescent

LA143EB

Juno Street

LA143SD

Springfield Close

LA143DJ

Bermuda Crescent

LA143AR

Amphitrite Street

LA143AA

Promenade

LA143XB

Witham Walk

LA143BA

Liverpool Street

LA143EA

Mikasa Street

LA143LU

Medway Road

LA143PN

Lord Roberts Street

LA143FG

Walney Island

LA143SN

Bankfield Gardens

LA143HY

Central Drive

Data Sources

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