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.
PO40 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the PO40 postcode area.
5,678
55
£ 34,100 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Craneswater Junior School
Bramble Infant School and Nursery
Devonshire Infant School
Fernhurst Junior School
Freshwater & Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School
Priory School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Buttercup House
- Rockstone Cottage
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Freshwater Bay Golf Club - Bar
- Freshwater Conservative Club
- Red Lion
- The Vine Inn
- West Wight Social Club
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's
- Tesco Stores Limited
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Allsorts
- Boots UK Ltd
- Elliotts
- Freshwater Lifeboat Souvenirs
- J & B Fisheries
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Friday Morning Market
- Off The Rails
- Albion Hotel
- Captains Cabin & Gift Shop
- Cath And Mike's
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Double Dragon
- Fuoco Pizza
- Jaffran Indian Restaurant And Takeaway Ltd
- Rainbow Fish Bar
- The Burger And Grill
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Area Profile: PO40 · Data under Open Government Licence