Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

HOWGATE ROAD, PO35 5QN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOWGATE ROAD, PO35 5QN.

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Population

305

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 40,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

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

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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

PO35 5QN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £320k 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

PO35 5QN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Howgate Road, 0.5km from Foreland Fields in Bembridge. Administratively it sits within Bembridge ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

For serious buyers, PO35 5QN is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 82% 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: Average house prices are around £320k.

Census 2021 statistics for PO35 5QN are sourced from Output Area E00087303 (shared with 22 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 PO35 5QN. The average age is 49.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Flat

£ 202,500

2 sales · Mean £ 202,500

Semi-Detached

£ 300,000

3 sales · Mean £ 345,000

Detached

£ 467,750

2 sales · Mean £ 467,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PO35 5QN 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 offences8
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Bembridge Church of England Primary School

Good192 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • National Trust Enterprises0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Bembridge Coast Hotel1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Bembridge Bowling Club0.7 km
  • Crab And Lobster0.7 km
  • MRH Pub Company T/A The Birdham0.5 km
  • Old Village Inn0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Angel In The Kitchen0.9 km
  • Bembridge Methodist Hall0.6 km
  • Kingswood Education Centre0.9 km
  • Lane End Deli Cafe0.6 km
  • RG (Bembridge) Limited0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Op Welcome0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Jade Garden Chinese Take Away0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brading3.9 km
  • Sandown6.2 km
  • Smallbrook Junction6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Pear Tree Corner0.4 km
  • Steyne Park0.4 km
  • Steyne Park0.4 km
  • Pear Tree Corner0.4 km
  • Fire Station0.4 km