PO38 1BX is a mixed residential area on Alpine Road, 0.3km from The Grove in Ventnor. Administratively it sits within Ventnor & St Lawrence ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
For serious buyers, PO38 1BX is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £307k.
Census 2021 statistics for PO38 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00087705 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ALPINE ROAD, PO38 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALPINE ROAD, PO38 1BX.
211
53
£ 33,300 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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 1BX — age 53, 74% ownership, 25% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO38 1BX. The average age is 53.4. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 226,250
2 sales · Mean £ 226,250
Detached
£ 325,000
1 sales · Mean £ 325,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO38 1BX is moderate at 70 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Catherine's School and College
The Island Free School
St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Co-op Food Ventnor0.4 km
- Esplanade Beach Shop0.2 km
- Five A Day0.4 km
- Flowers For You0.4 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Eversley Hotel0.2 km
- No 24 Ventnor0.4 km
- St Maur Hotel0.4 km
- The Hambrough0.3 km
- The Royal Hotel0.1 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Crab And Lobster Tap0.4 km
- High Street Bar Company0.5 km
- Mill Bay Inn0.3 km
- Tinto's0.4 km
- The Blenheim0.3 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Amarcord Pizzeria E Ristorante0.4 km
- Besty & Spinky's0.3 km
- Cantina0.4 km
- Carnaby Tea Rooms0.5 km
- Drunken Lobster0.4 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Crave Ice Cream0.4 km
- Dalyan 20.4 km
- Ocean View Fish And Chips0.4 km
- T In The Park0.2 km
- The Mandarin0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shanklin4.9 km
- Lake6.7 km
- Sandown7.7 km
Bus Stops
- Alpine Road0.1 km
- Alpine Road0.1 km
- Zig Zag Road School Stop0.1 km
- Zig Zag Road0.1 km
- St Catherines Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO381BX · Data under Open Government Licence