PO35 5NP is a sought-after residential area on Harbour Strand, 0.4km from Bembridge in Bembridge. Administratively it sits within Bembridge ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PO35, PO35 5NP offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Average age 57 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 76% 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. Property: Prices average £445k, down 20.5% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for PO35 5NP are sourced from Output Area E00087292 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARBOUR STRAND, PO35 5NP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARBOUR STRAND, PO35 5NP.
224
57
£ 40,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
PO35 5NP is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 76% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £445k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending down 20.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO35 5NP. The average age is 56.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 410,000
6 sales · Mean £ 455,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
PO35 5NP has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Bembridge Church of England Primary School
St Helens Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Captain Stan Fish Store0.4 km
- Frampton's0.4 km
- National Trust Enterprises0.9 km
- No 8 Cafe/The Farm Shop0.4 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Bembridge Bowling Club0.8 km
- Bembridge Sailing Club0.1 km
- Old Village Inn0.6 km
- Steve's Bar0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Angel In The Kitchen0.6 km
- Barbosa0.5 km
- Bembridge Bakery0.4 km
- Bembridge Friendship Circle0.4 km
- Bembridge Methodist Hall1.0 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Jade Garden Chinese Take Away0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brading3.6 km
- Smallbrook Junction5.1 km
- Ryde St Johns Road5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Bembridge Point0.0 km
- Bembridge Point0.1 km
- Ducie Avenue0.3 km
- Holy Trinity Church0.4 km
- Foreland Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: PO355NP · Data under Open Government Licence