Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

PO38 1BP House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-08 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

262

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Avg Age

63

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Avg Income

£ 33,300 /yr

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Employed

29%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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9/10
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7/10
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3/10
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1/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

PO38 1BP is a settled retirement community — average age 63, 87% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

PO38 1BP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km from Steephill in Ventnor. Administratively it sits within Ventnor & St Lawrence ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Residents here average 63 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PO38 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00087700 (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 1BP. The average age is 63.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

29%Active
FT: 14%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

PO38 1BP has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4

school Local Schools

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St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy

Good211 pupils0.5 km
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The Island Free School

Good622 pupils0.6 km
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St Catherine's School and College

Good79 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Eversley Hotel0.9 km
  • St Maur Hotel0.7 km
  • The Royal Hotel1.0 km
  • Lonsdale B & B0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Ventnor Golf Club0.0 km
  • Ventnor Rugby Football Club0.7 km
  • Ventnor Social Club0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • The Beach Shack0.8 km
  • Ventnor Botanic Garden Cafe0.8 km
  • Ventnor Cricket Club Trading Ltd0.6 km
  • Wheelers Crab Shed0.8 km
  • Ventnor Community Early Years Centre Ltd0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Ocean View Fish And Chips0.7 km
  • T In The Park1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Central Convenience Stores0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shanklin5.3 km
  • Lake7.1 km
  • Sandown8.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Pine Point0.4 km
  • Pine Point0.4 km
  • Glyn's View - del nov230.4 km
  • Foxhills0.5 km
  • Glyn's View0.5 km