Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

PO38 1BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO38 1BG.

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Population

291

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 33,300 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: PO38 1BG 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.

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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PO38 1BG's 51% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO38 1BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 1BG 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. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00087702 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO38 1BG. 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

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PO38 1BG has low crime rates — 46 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.

Violence and sexual offences50
Other theft5
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3

school Local Schools

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The Island Free School

Good622 pupils0.0 km
P

St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy

Good211 pupils0.1 km
A

St Catherine's School and College

Good79 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Esplanade Beach Shop1.0 km
  • Central Convenience Stores0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Eversley Hotel0.8 km
  • St Maur Hotel0.6 km
  • The Royal Hotel0.8 km
  • The Wellington Hotel0.8 km
  • Hillside Ventnor Ltd1.0 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Spyglass Inn0.9 km
  • Ventnor Golf Club0.6 km
  • Ventnor Bowling Club0.9 km
  • Ventnor Social Club0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Golden Sands1.0 km
  • Lady Scarletts Tea Parlour1.0 km
  • Smoking Lobster1.0 km
  • Ventnor Cricket Club Trading Ltd1.0 km
  • Ventnor Community Early Years Centre Ltd0.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Ocean View Fish And Chips0.4 km
  • T In The Park0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shanklin4.7 km
  • Lake6.5 km
  • Sandown7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Island Free School0.1 km
  • Island Free School0.1 km
  • York Road0.2 km
  • York Road0.2 km
  • Island Free School0.2 km