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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 150 recent sales, the median property price is £152,250 in Walney Island area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 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
Flats3£84,950
Semi-Detached41£194,950
Terraced91£133,000

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

LA143EY

Walney Island South & Barrow Island

LA143NY

Darent Avenue

LA143PZ

Gatacre Street

LA143SE

Teasdale Road

LA143TZ

Irwell Road

LA143UF

West Shore Road

LA143UP

Walney Island North

LA143FD

Eden Avenue

LA143AJ

Amphitrite Street

LA143HE

Himalaya Avenue

LA143LP

Moor Tarn Lane

LA143PQ

Buller Street

LA143PX

Lord Roberts Street

LA143RL

Promenade

LA143HH

Westminster Avenue

LA143DN

Cows Tarn Lane

LA143JF

Verdun Avenue

LA143LB

Verdun Avenue

LA143LD

Anzac Avenue

LA143LW

Moor Tarn Lane

LA143TE

Eamont Close

LA143XY

Gatacre Street

LA143AA

Central Drive

LA143HG

Westminster Avenue

LA143LT

Southport Drive

LA143PN

Lord Roberts Street

LA143PR

Methuen Street

LA143QR

Albert Place North

LA143SP

Silecroft Gardens

LA143HA

Orion Terrace

LA143QB

Gatacre Street

LA143BW

Dominion Street

LA143PH

Powerful Street

LA143PU

Gatacre Street

LA143AL

Amphitrite Street

LA143EQ

Hogue Street

LA143LZ

Thames Road

LA143PL

Powerful Street

LA143TT

Darent Avenue

LA143YH

Carr Lane

LA143XB

Walney Island North

LA143FB

Walney Island North

LA143DA

Strathmore Avenue

LA143DW

Cows Tarn Lane

LA143HZ

Black Butts Lane

LA143LE

Dover Street

LA143LG

Euryalus Street

LA143NR

Duddon Drive

LA143BF

Church Lane

LA143HU

Central Drive

LA143DF

Black Butts Lane

LA143DT

Walney Island North

LA143LY

Tees Gardens

LA143NZ

Conway Gardens

LA143RS

Chapel Field

LA143TH

Haverigg Gardens

LA143TR

Darent Avenue

LA143XN

Blyth Rise

LA143YE

Biggar Bank Road

LA143AE

Park Lane

LA143HF

Westminster Avenue

LA143EX

Walney Island South & Barrow Island

LA143HW

Biggar Garth

LA143HY

Central Drive

LA143LS

Maryport Avenue

LA143QS

Latona Street

LA143QX

Promenade

LA143SH

Bankfield Gardens

LA143SQ

Foxfield Road

LA143TD

Grizebeck Gardens

LA143UQ

Windrush Crescent

Data Sources

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