Area Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

PO40 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PO40 postcode area.

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Population

5,678

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 34,100 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
workEmployment
1/10
diversity_3Diversity
5/10
paymentsAffluence
2/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
4/10
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Area Character

PO40 is a mixed residential postcode — average age 55, 70% 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 £331k. Property prices are trending up 14.7% year-on-year.

home £331,400 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO40 is a postcode district in Isle of Wight, South East, covering 290 active and 46 retired postcodes.

The largest share of PO40 (19%) is characterised by a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats, alongside a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied (18%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes PO40 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in PO40 are around £331k, up 14.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across PO40 at 247 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 PO40 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences622
Anti-social behaviour198
Criminal damage and arson157
Public order151
Other theft77

school Local Schools

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Craneswater Junior School

Good467 pupils
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Bramble Infant School and Nursery

Good169 pupils
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Devonshire Infant School

Good185 pupils
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Fernhurst Junior School

Good344 pupils
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Freshwater & Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School

Good134 pupils
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Priory School

Good1230 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Buttercup House
  • Rockstone Cottage
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Freshwater Bay Golf Club - Bar
  • Freshwater Conservative Club
  • Red Lion
  • The Vine Inn
  • West Wight Social Club
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's
  • Tesco Stores Limited
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited
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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Allsorts
  • Boots UK Ltd
  • Elliotts
  • Freshwater Lifeboat Souvenirs
  • J & B Fisheries
  • + 10 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Friday Morning Market
  • Off The Rails
  • Albion Hotel
  • Captains Cabin & Gift Shop
  • Cath And Mike's
  • + 16 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Double Dragon
  • Fuoco Pizza
  • Jaffran Indian Restaurant And Takeaway Ltd
  • Rainbow Fish Bar
  • The Burger And Grill