PO38 1AU 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.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PO38 1AU is 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. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £185k, down 7.9% year-on-year. 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 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00087702 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GLOUCESTER ROAD, PO38 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GLOUCESTER ROAD, PO38 1AU.
291
40
£ 33,300 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO38 1AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 51% owner-occupation and average age 40, PO38 1AU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 7.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO38 1AU. The average age is 40.3. 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 & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 157,500
2 sales · Mean £ 157,500
Terraced
£ 190,000
3 sales · Mean £ 181,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO38 1AU has low crime rates — 45 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
12 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Co-op Food Ventnor1.0 km
- Esplanade Beach Shop0.9 km
- Five A Day1.0 km
- Flowers For You1.0 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Eversley Hotel0.6 km
- No 24 Ventnor1.0 km
- St Maur Hotel0.5 km
- The Hambrough1.0 km
- The Royal Hotel0.6 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Crab And Lobster Tap0.9 km
- Mill Bay Inn1.0 km
- Tinto's1.0 km
- The Blenheim0.9 km
- The Spyglass Inn0.8 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Amarcord Pizzeria E Ristorante1.0 km
- Besty & Spinky's1.0 km
- Cantina1.0 km
- Drunken Lobster1.0 km
- Golden Sands0.9 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Dalyan 21.0 km
- Ocean View Fish And Chips0.3 km
- T In The Park0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shanklin4.8 km
- Lake6.7 km
- Sandown7.7 km
Bus Stops
- York Road0.1 km
- York Road0.2 km
- Island Free School0.3 km
- Island Free School0.3 km
- Steephill Down Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO381AU · Data under Open Government Licence