Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

DOWNS VIEW ROAD, PO35 5QS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWNS VIEW ROAD, PO35 5QS.

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Population

288

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 40,600 /yr

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Employed

34%

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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5/10
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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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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PO35 5QS spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. £430k 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 5QS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Downs View Road, 0.4km from Foreland Fields in Bembridge. Administratively it sits within Bembridge ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

For serious buyers, PO35 5QS is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 70% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £430k.

Census 2021 statistics for PO35 5QS are sourced from Output Area E00087300 (shared with 11 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 5QS. The average age is 53.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 248,750

6 sales · Mean £ 309,583

Semi-Detached

£ 395,000

1 sales · Mean £ 395,000

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

PO35 5QS has low crime rates — 11 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 offences14
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft6
Public order3
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Bembridge Church of England Primary School

Good192 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Captain Stan Fish Store0.8 km
  • Frampton's0.9 km
  • National Trust Enterprises0.9 km
  • No 8 Cafe/The Farm Shop0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Bembridge Coast Hotel0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Bembridge Bowling Club0.5 km
  • Crab And Lobster0.6 km
  • MRH Pub Company T/A The Birdham0.2 km
  • Old Village Inn0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Angel In The Kitchen0.8 km
  • Barbosa0.8 km
  • Bembridge Bakery0.8 km
  • Bembridge Friendship Circle0.8 km
  • Bembridge Methodist Hall0.3 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-Op Welcome0.3 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Jade Garden Chinese Take Away0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brading4.0 km
  • Smallbrook Junction6.2 km
  • Sandown6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Fire Station0.1 km
  • Lane End Road0.2 km
  • Lane End Road0.2 km
  • Lane End Shops0.2 km
  • Crossway0.3 km