PO38 1BA 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.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k. 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 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00087703 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEWPORT ROAD, PO38 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWPORT ROAD, PO38 1BA.
265
43
£ 33,300 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO38 1BA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
PO38 1BA is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 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 1BA. 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
£ 195,000
3 sales · Mean £ 197,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO38 1BA has low crime rates — 41 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 Ltd0.8 km
- Co-op Food Ventnor0.9 km
- Esplanade Beach Shop0.7 km
- Five A Day0.9 km
- Flowers For You0.9 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Eversley Hotel0.6 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 Tap0.8 km
- High Street Bar Company0.9 km
- Mill Bay Inn0.9 km
- Tinto's0.9 km
- The Blenheim0.8 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Amarcord Pizzeria E Ristorante0.9 km
- Besty & Spinky's0.9 km
- Cantina0.9 km
- Carnaby Tea Rooms1.0 km
- Drunken Lobster0.9 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Crave Ice Cream0.9 km
- Dalyan 20.9 km
- Ocean View Fish And Chips0.2 km
- T In The Park0.6 km
- The Mandarin1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shanklin4.7 km
- Lake6.6 km
- Sandown7.6 km
Bus Stops
- York Road0.0 km
- York Road0.1 km
- Steephill Down Road0.2 km
- St Albans Steps0.3 km
- Gills Cliff Road Sch Stop0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO381BA · Data under Open Government Licence