PO38 1AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gloucester Road, 0.4km from Lowtherville in Ventnor. Administratively it sits within Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
For families considering a move, PO38 1AT represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k. 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 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00087701 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GLOUCESTER ROAD, PO38 1AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLOUCESTER ROAD, PO38 1AT.
298
46
£ 33,300 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO38 1AT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
PO38 1AT is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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 1AT. The average age is 46.4. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 189,500
2 sales · Mean £ 189,500
Flat
£ 123,000
1 sales · Mean £ 123,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO38 1AT has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. 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
15 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Co-op Food Ventnor0.9 km
- Esplanade Beach Shop0.8 km
- Five A Day0.9 km
- Flowers For You0.9 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Eversley Hotel0.5 km
- No 24 Ventnor0.9 km
- St Maur Hotel0.4 km
- The Hambrough0.9 km
- The Royal Hotel0.5 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Crab And Lobster Tap0.9 km
- High Street Bar Company1.0 km
- Mill Bay Inn0.9 km
- Tinto's0.9 km
- The Blenheim0.9 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Amarcord Pizzeria E Ristorante0.9 km
- Besty & Spinky's0.9 km
- Cantina0.9 km
- Drunken Lobster0.9 km
- Golden Sands0.8 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Crave Ice Cream1.0 km
- Dalyan 20.9 km
- Ocean View Fish And Chips0.2 km
- T In The Park0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shanklin4.9 km
- Lake6.7 km
- Sandown7.7 km
Bus Stops
- York Road0.2 km
- York Road0.2 km
- Steephill Down Road0.2 km
- Gills Cliff Road Sch Stop0.2 km
- St Albans Steps0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO381AT · Data under Open Government Licence