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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

LA143DQ

Strathnaver Avenue

LA143HL

Oronsay Gardens

LA143NY

Darent Avenue

LA143PZ

Gatacre Terrace

LA143SE

Teasdale Road

LA143TZ

West Shore Road

LA143UP

Gilpin Walk

LA143AJ

Portsmouth Street

LA143FD

Swindale Court

LA143LP

Moor Tarn Lane

LA143PX

Lord Roberts Street

LA143HE

Himalaya Avenue

LA143PQ

Buller Street

LA143RL

Promenade

LA143DN

Cows Tarn Lane

LA143JF

Weymouth Street

LA143LW

Moor Tarn Lane

LA143TE

Eamont Close

LA143HH

Westminster Avenue

LA143LB

Verdun Avenue

LA143LD

Anzac Avenue

LA143XY

Gatacre Street

LA143PN

Lord Roberts Street

LA143AA

Promenade

LA143HG

Westminster Avenue

LA143LT

Southport Drive

LA143PR

Methuen Street

LA143QR

Promenade

LA143SP

Silecroft Gardens

LA143BW

Dominion Street

LA143HA

Orion Terrace

LA143PH

Powerful Street

LA143PU

Gatacre Street

LA143QB

Gatacre Street

LA143AL

Plymouth Street

LA143LZ

Thames Road

LA143PL

Powerful Street

LA143EQ

Hogue Street

LA143TT

Severn Road

LA143XB

Witham Walk

LA143YH

Carr Lane

LA143DA

Strathmore Avenue

LA143FB

Dovedale Close

LA143HZ

Central Drive

LA143DW

Ellen Close

LA143LE

Dover Street

LA143LG

Hastings Street

LA143NR

Mill Lane

LA143DF

Black Butts Lane

LA143HU

Central Drive

LA143LY

Tees Gardens

LA143TH

Haverigg Gardens

LA143TR

Kennet Road

LA143XN

Solway Drive

LA143BF

Littlestone Close

LA143DT

Gowan Close

LA143NZ

Conway Gardens

LA143RS

Leighton Drive

LA143YE

Biggar Bank Road

LA143AE

Park Lane

LA143EX

Court Guards

LA143HW

Biggar Garth

LA143QS

Latona Street

LA143SH

Foxfield Road

LA143HF

Westminster Avenue

LA143HY

Central Drive

LA143LS

Southport Drive

LA143QX

Vicarage Mount

LA143SQ

Kirkby Gardens

LA143TD

Red Ley Lane

LA143UQ

Windrush Crescent

Data Sources

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