PO38 1AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Newport Road, 0.3km from Lowtherville in Ventnor. Administratively it sits within Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
For families considering a move, PO38 1AQ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 53 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 88% 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 £240k. 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 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00087704 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEWPORT ROAD, PO38 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWPORT ROAD, PO38 1AQ.
240
53
£ 33,300 /yr
45%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PO38 1AQ spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO38 1AQ. The average age is 53.4. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 210,000
2 sales · Mean £ 210,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO38 1AQ 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
8 nearby- Eversley Hotel0.4 km
- No 24 Ventnor0.7 km
- St Maur Hotel0.3 km
- The Hambrough0.7 km
- The Royal Hotel0.4 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Crab And Lobster Tap0.7 km
- High Street Bar Company0.8 km
- Mill Bay Inn0.7 km
- Tinto's0.7 km
- The Blenheim0.6 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Amarcord Pizzeria E Ristorante0.7 km
- Besty & Spinky's0.7 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 Chips0.1 km
- T In The Park0.4 km
- The Mandarin0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shanklin4.8 km
- Lake6.6 km
- Sandown7.6 km
Bus Stops
- Steephill Down Road0.1 km
- St Albans Steps0.1 km
- St Albans Steps0.2 km
- York Road0.2 km
- Gills Cliff Road Sch Stop0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO381AQ · Data under Open Government Licence