Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

PRIORY DRIVE, PO34 5BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIORY DRIVE, PO34 5BX.

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Population

227

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 40,600 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PO34 5BX spans multiple life stages — average age 55, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

PO34 5BX is a sought-after residential area on Priory Drive, 0.6km from Nettlestone in Seaview and Nettlestone. Administratively it sits within Nettlestone & Seaview ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

For serious buyers, PO34 5BX is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 55) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 97% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PO34 5BX are sourced from Output Area E00087628 (shared with 8 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 5BX. The average age is 54.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

PO34 5BX 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 offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Nettlestone Primary School

Good227 pupils0.6 km
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St Helens Primary School

Good90 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Nisa Local0.8 km
  • Vics Stores (Londis)0.5 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Nodes Point Holiday Park0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Solent View Bar And Kitchen1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Smallbrook Junction3.2 km
  • Ryde St Johns Road3.6 km
  • Brading3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Greenham Drive0.2 km
  • The Bench0.2 km
  • The Bench0.3 km
  • Greenham Drive0.3 km
  • West Priory Cottages0.4 km