Walney North Explained

Country:England
Static Image:Walney north, Barrow location map.jpg
Static Image Caption:Walney north shown within Barrow-in-Furness
Official Name:Walney North
Population:5,344
Population Ref:(2011)
Shire District:Barrow-in-Furness
Region:North West England
Shire County:Cumbria
Constituency Westminster:Barrow and Furness
Post Town:BARROW-IN-FURNESS
Postcode Area:LA
Dial Code:01229

Walney North is one of two wards on Walney Island in the Borough of Barrow-in-Furness, North West England. The 2001 UK census showed 5,604 people were living in the area, reducing to 5,304 at the 2011 Census.[1]

Walney North consists of several settlements including North Walney, North Scale and the northern area of Vickerstown. The ward is also home to Barrow/Walney Island Airport.

The ward will be combined with Walney South ward in April 2023 following formation of the new Westmorland and Furness Local Authority and be named simply 'Walney Island'.

References

54.13°N -3.266°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Barrow-in-Furness ward population 2011. 25 January 2016.