Human settlement in England
Walney North was one of two wards on Walney Island in the borough of Westmorland and 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 was combined with Walney South on the 1st April 2023 following formation of the new Westmorland and Furness Local Authority and be named simply 'Walney Island'.
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54°07′48″N 3°15′58″W / 54.130°N 3.266°W / 54.130; -3.266
Main settlements Districts Wards