Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

STEEPHILL DOWN ROAD, PO38 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STEEPHILL DOWN ROAD, PO38 1AF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-10 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

244

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 33,300 /yr

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Employed

43%

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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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
workEmployment
2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PO38 1AF — age 53, 75% ownership, 24% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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

PO38 1AF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Steephill Down Road, 0.5km from Steephill in Ventnor. Administratively it sits within Ventnor & St Lawrence ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PO38 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00087707 (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 PO38 1AF. The average age is 53.1. 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 / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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PO38 1AF has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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The Island Free School

Good622 pupils1.1 km
P

St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy

Good211 pupils1.1 km
A

St Catherine's School and College

Good79 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Eversley Hotel0.8 km
  • Lisle Combe1.0 km
  • St Maur Hotel0.7 km
  • The Royal Hotel0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Ventnor Golf Club0.7 km
  • Ventnor Rugby Football Club0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • The Beach Shack0.1 km
  • Ventnor Botanic Garden Cafe0.5 km
  • Ventnor Cricket Club Trading Ltd0.1 km
  • Wheelers Crab Shed0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Ocean View Fish And Chips0.9 km
  • T In The Park0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shanklin5.8 km
  • Lake7.6 km
  • Sandown8.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Flowersbrook0.1 km
  • Botanic Garden0.2 km
  • Castle Court0.3 km
  • Ventnor West Station0.4 km
  • Pine Point0.4 km