Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

PO38 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

362

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 33,300 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO38 1BJ 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.

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

No single demographic signal dominates PO38 1BJ — age 35, 42% ownership, 24% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

PO38 1BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km 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 1BJ 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. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00087710 (shared with 11 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 1BJ. The average age is 35.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 17%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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

Crime around PO38 1BJ is moderate at 50 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 offences51
Other theft5
Criminal damage and arson5
Drugs4
Anti-social behaviour3

school Local Schools

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The Island Free School

Good622 pupils0.2 km
P

St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy

Good211 pupils0.3 km
A

St Catherine's School and College

Good79 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
  • Co-op Food Ventnor1.0 km
  • Esplanade Beach Shop0.9 km
  • Five A Day0.9 km
  • Flowers For You0.9 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Eversley Hotel0.7 km
  • No 24 Ventnor0.9 km
  • St Maur Hotel0.6 km
  • The Hambrough1.0 km
  • The Royal Hotel0.7 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Crab And Lobster Tap0.9 km
  • High Street Bar Company1.0 km
  • Tinto's1.0 km
  • The Blenheim0.9 km
  • The Spyglass Inn0.8 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Amarcord Pizzeria E Ristorante0.9 km
  • Cantina0.9 km
  • Drunken Lobster1.0 km
  • Golden Sands0.9 km
  • Lady Scarletts Tea Parlour0.9 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Crave Ice Cream1.0 km
  • Dalyan 21.0 km
  • Ocean View Fish And Chips0.4 km
  • T In The Park0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shanklin4.6 km
  • Lake6.4 km
  • Sandown7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • York Road0.1 km
  • York Road0.2 km
  • Island Free School0.2 km
  • Island Free School0.2 km
  • Steephill Down Road0.4 km