PO38 1BZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Zig Zag Road, 0.3km from The Grove in Ventnor. Administratively it sits within Ventnor & St Lawrence ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PO38, PO38 1BZ offers 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 rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £305k, down 35.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO38 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00087705 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ZIG ZAG ROAD, PO38 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ZIG ZAG ROAD, PO38 1BZ.
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
PO38 1BZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 35.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO38 1BZ. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 245,000
5 sales · Mean £ 295,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO38 1BZ has low crime rates — 46 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 Ventnor0.4 km
- Esplanade Beach Shop0.3 km
- Five A Day0.4 km
- Flowers For You0.4 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Eversley Hotel0.3 km
- No 24 Ventnor0.4 km
- St Maur Hotel0.3 km
- The Hambrough0.4 km
- The Royal Hotel0.2 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Crab And Lobster Tap0.4 km
- High Street Bar Company0.5 km
- Mill Bay Inn0.4 km
- Tinto's0.4 km
- The Blenheim0.4 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Amarcord Pizzeria E Ristorante0.4 km
- Besty & Spinky's0.4 km
- Cantina0.4 km
- Carnaby Tea Rooms0.6 km
- Drunken Lobster0.4 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Crave Ice Cream0.5 km
- Dalyan 20.4 km
- Ocean View Fish And Chips0.3 km
- T In The Park0.2 km
- The Mandarin0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shanklin4.8 km
- Lake6.7 km
- Sandown7.7 km
Bus Stops
- Zig Zag Road0.0 km
- Zig Zag Road School Stop0.0 km
- Alpine Road0.1 km
- Alpine Road0.1 km
- St Albans Steps0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO381BZ · Data under Open Government Licence