Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

PO34 5BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO34 5BL.

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Population

120

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 40,600 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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2/10
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2/10
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1/10
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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PO34 5BL spans multiple life stages — average age 55, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO34 5BL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from Seaview in Seaview and Nettlestone. Administratively it sits within Nettlestone & Seaview ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

For families considering a move, PO34 5BL represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 55 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £143k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 0.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PO34 5BL are sourced from Output Area E00087638 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO34 5BL. The average age is 54.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 143,000

10 sales · Mean £ 239,300

Detached

£ 670,000

1 sales · Mean £ 670,000

Terraced

£ 285,000

1 sales · Mean £ 285,000

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

PO34 5BL has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Burglary1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Nettlestone Primary School

Good227 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Isle Of Wight Sports Club0.4 km
  • Sea View Yacht Club Limited0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Seaview Pharmacy0.0 km
  • Seaview Village Community Shop0.2 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Northbank Hotel0.1 km
  • The Seaview Hotel0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Lily's Coffee Shop0.1 km
  • Lime And Chilli0.1 km
  • LPSV0.1 km
  • Seaview Deli0.2 km
  • Seaview Pizza Kitchen0.1 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ryde St Johns Road3.4 km
  • Smallbrook Junction3.5 km
  • Ryde3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Somerset Road0.2 km
  • St Peters Church0.2 km
  • Somerset Road0.2 km
  • St Peters Church0.2 km
  • Sandlands Cottage0.3 km