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Walney Island

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

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Walney Island Population

10,519

Population density

796.2 per km²

Crime

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

British

10,257

97.54%

Other White

0.73%

Irish

0.33%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.26%

Other Asian

0.21%

Total population: 10,516

Economics

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

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	14	£265,000	£161,250	£211,250	£343,125	£415,250
Flats	4	£69,725	£61,425	£67,125	£86,213	£125,243
Semi-Detached	47	£200,000	£123,800	£165,800	£236,250	£290,000
Terraced	87	£134,000	£81,950	£109,500	£158,500	£207,000

10 years median price trend in Walney Island

All postcodes in Walney Island

LA143YL

Watergarth

LA143TD

Red Ley Lane

LA143TY

Derwent Bank

LA143DY

Ocean Road

LA143ES

Long Bank

LA143EY

Netherfield Close

LA143YS

Ullswater Avenue

LA143XR

Wensum Lea

LA143BT

Mikasa Street

LA143BX

King Alfred Street

LA143DT

Gowan Close

LA143QJ

Melampus Street

LA143AD

Church Lane

LA143UL

Windrush Crescent

LA143LA

Bristol Street

LA143UR

Frome Road

LA143HJ

Orsova Gardens

LA143DL

Orontes Avenue

LA143FD

Swindale Court

LA143JT

Biggar Bank Road

LA143LN

Central Drive

LA143AQ

Cardiff Street

LA143YF

Biggar Bank Road

LA143BP

Dominion Street

LA143NY

Darent Avenue

LA143PR

Methuen Street

LA143PJ

Powerful Street

LA143RT

Lowther Crescent

LA143YW

Cows Tarn Lane

LA143SQ

Kirkby Gardens

LA143QA

Baden Powell Street

LA143PL

Powerful Street

LA143QW

Kitchener Street

LA143PE

Promenade

LA143UX

Chelmer Garth

LA143YR

Ullswater Avenue

LA143XU

Silloth Crescent

LA143JN

Andreas Avenue

LA143JD

Ramsgate Crescent

LA143NZ

Conway Gardens

LA143AX

Green Lane

LA143JF

Weymouth Street

LA143HL

Oronsay Gardens

LA143AS

Dartmouth Street

LA143PW

Lord Roberts Street

LA143DA

Strathmore Avenue

LA143RS

Leighton Drive

LA143BH

Deal Avenue

LA143US

Cows Tarn Lane

LA143BF

Littlestone Close

LA143XW

Eden Avenue

LA143HX

Central Drive

LA143HN

Ocean Road

LA143DZ

Empress Drive

LA143YB

Castle View

LA143JP

Shearwater Crescent

LA143LZ

Thames Road

LA143YG

Biggar Village

LA143UD

West Shore Road

LA143YA

Beach Crescent

LA143WB

Tamar Mews

LA143TR

Kennet Road

LA143QF

Promenade

LA143SH

Foxfield Road

LA143YH

Carr Lane

LA143JJ

Black Butts Lane

LA143LD

Anzac Avenue

LA143YQ

Lighthouse Cottage

LA143XY

Gatacre Street

LA143TN

Duddon Drive

LA143UZ

Irwell Road

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail