PO38 1BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km 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 1BL 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 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 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00087710 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PO38 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO38 1BL.
362
35
£ 33,300 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO38 1BL 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
No single demographic signal dominates PO38 1BL — 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO38 1BL. 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
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO38 1BL 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.
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
5 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- Esplanade Beach Shop0.9 km
- Occasions And Ventnor Post Office0.9 km
- Ventnor Exchange1.0 km
- Central Convenience Stores0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Eversley Hotel0.8 km
- St Maur Hotel0.6 km
- The Royal Hotel0.7 km
- The Wellington Hotel0.8 km
- Hillside Ventnor Ltd0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Crab And Lobster Tap0.9 km
- The Blenheim0.9 km
- The Spyglass Inn0.9 km
- Ventnor Golf Club0.7 km
- Yarborough Masonic Centre1.0 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Golden Sands0.9 km
- Lady Scarletts Tea Parlour0.9 km
- Le Tour Du Monde0.9 km
- New China House1.0 km
- Rex Piano Bar & Restaurant1.0 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Ocean View Fish And Chips0.4 km
- T In The Park0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shanklin4.6 km
- Lake6.5 km
- Sandown7.5 km
Bus Stops
- York Road0.1 km
- Island Free School0.2 km
- Island Free School0.2 km
- York Road0.2 km
- Island Free School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO381BL · Data under Open Government Licence