PO38 1AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Down Lane, 0.2km from Lowtherville in Ventnor. Administratively it sits within Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
For families considering a move, PO38 1AH represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £203k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for PO38 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00087703 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOWN LANE, PO38 1AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWN LANE, PO38 1AH.
265
43
£ 33,300 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO38 1AH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 61% owner-occupation and average age 43, PO38 1AH has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO38 1AH. The average age is 43.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 190,000
3 sales · Mean £ 199,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO38 1AH has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Island Free School
St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy
St Catherine's School and College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Co-op Food Ventnor0.7 km
- Esplanade Beach Shop0.6 km
- Five A Day0.7 km
- Flowers For You0.7 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Eversley Hotel0.5 km
- No 24 Ventnor0.7 km
- St Maur Hotel0.4 km
- The Hambrough0.7 km
- The Royal Hotel0.4 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Crab And Lobster Tap0.6 km
- High Street Bar Company0.8 km
- Mill Bay Inn0.8 km
- Tinto's0.7 km
- The Blenheim0.6 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Amarcord Pizzeria E Ristorante0.7 km
- Besty & Spinky's0.8 km
- Cantina0.7 km
- Carnaby Tea Rooms0.8 km
- Drunken Lobster0.7 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Crave Ice Cream0.7 km
- Dalyan 20.7 km
- Ocean View Fish And Chips0.2 km
- T In The Park0.5 km
- The Mandarin0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shanklin4.7 km
- Lake6.5 km
- Sandown7.5 km
Bus Stops
- York Road0.1 km
- Steephill Down Road0.2 km
- York Road0.2 km
- St Albans Steps0.2 km
- St Albans Steps0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO381AH · Data under Open Government Licence