PO39 is a postcode district in Isle of Wight, South East, covering 116 active and 11 retired postcodes.
The largest share of PO39 (34%) is characterised by a retirement-heavy area, often including sheltered housing or care homes, alongside a quiet rural area popular with older residents who rent rather than own (22%). A further 16% of the district is made up of a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes PO39 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in PO39 are around £363k, down 7.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across PO39 at 158 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 55 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full PO39 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis Isle of Wight, South East
PO39 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PO39 postcode area.
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Population2,681
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Avg Age55
payments
Avg Income£ 34,100 /yr
work
Employed36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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8/10family_restroomFamily
3/10favoriteHealth
3/10workEmployment
1/10diversity_3Diversity
6/10paymentsAffluence
3/10directions_transitTransit
4/10homeHome Ownership
9/10trending_upInvestment
7/10psychology
Area Character
PO39 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 55, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £363k. Property prices are trending down 7.1% year-on-year.
home £363,000 median price
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mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.1%
Other / Mixed0.9%
Economic Activity
36%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 2%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Violence and sexual offences192
Anti-social behaviour53
Criminal damage and arson48
Public order41
Other theft26
school Local Schools
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St Saviour's Catholic Primary School
Good152 pupils
storefront Nearby Amenities
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Sentry Mead
- The Golf House
- The Hermitage B&B
- Weston Manor Bed & Breakfast
- Yha Totland
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Highdown Inn
- The Bayside Lounge
- Totland Bay Bowling Club
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Needles Park
- Bay Cafe
- Needles Old Battery
- The Waterfront Bar/Restaurant
- Warren Farm Shop
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Sunbo
- Totties
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Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Cost Cutter
- Loco
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Area Profile: PO39 · Data under Open Government Licence