PO38 1BY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Zig Zag Road, 0.4km from The Grove in Ventnor. Administratively it sits within Ventnor & St Lawrence ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
For families considering a move, PO38 1BY represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The 59 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £410k, down 48.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO38 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00087706 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ZIG ZAG ROAD, PO38 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ZIG ZAG ROAD, PO38 1BY.
195
59
£ 33,300 /yr
33%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PO38 1BY spans multiple life stages — average age 59, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 48.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO38 1BY. The average age is 59.0. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 280,000
5 sales · Mean £ 340,000
Semi-Detached
£ 500,750
2 sales · Mean £ 500,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO38 1BY has low crime rates — 44 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. 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 Ltd0.4 km
- Co-op Food Ventnor0.5 km
- Esplanade Beach Shop0.3 km
- Five A Day0.5 km
- Flowers For You0.5 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Eversley Hotel0.2 km
- No 24 Ventnor0.5 km
- St Maur Hotel0.2 km
- The Hambrough0.5 km
- The Royal Hotel0.1 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Crab And Lobster Tap0.5 km
- High Street Bar Company0.6 km
- Mill Bay Inn0.4 km
- Tinto's0.5 km
- The Blenheim0.4 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Amarcord Pizzeria E Ristorante0.5 km
- Besty & Spinky's0.4 km
- Cantina0.5 km
- Carnaby Tea Rooms0.6 km
- Drunken Lobster0.5 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Crave Ice Cream0.6 km
- Dalyan 20.5 km
- Ocean View Fish And Chips0.3 km
- T In The Park0.1 km
- The Mandarin0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shanklin4.9 km
- Lake6.7 km
- Sandown7.8 km
Bus Stops
- Alpine Road0.0 km
- Zig Zag Road School Stop0.1 km
- Alpine Road0.1 km
- Zig Zag Road0.1 km
- Eversley Hotel0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO381BY · Data under Open Government Licence