PO38 1BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ash Court, 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 1BW 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 35 — 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 17% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k, down 13.9% year-on-year. 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 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00087710 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASH COURT, PO38 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASH COURT, PO38 1BW.
362
35
£ 33,300 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO38 1BW 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PO38 1BW spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 13.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO38 1BW. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 195,000
5 sales · Mean £ 188,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO38 1BW has low crime rates — 44 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
St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy
The Island Free School
St Catherine's School and College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Eversley Hotel0.9 km
- St Maur Hotel0.8 km
- The Royal Hotel0.9 km
- The Wellington Hotel0.9 km
- Lonsdale B & B0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Ventnor Golf Club0.6 km
- Ventnor Social Club0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Ocean View Fish And Chips0.5 km
- T In The Park0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Ventnor Community Early Years Centre Ltd0.1 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Central Convenience Stores0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shanklin4.7 km
- Lake6.5 km
- Sandown7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Island Free School0.0 km
- Island Free School0.0 km
- Island Free School0.2 km
- York Road0.3 km
- York Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO381BW · Data under Open Government Licence