PO38 1DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Margarets Glade, 0.5km 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 1DG 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. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £225k, up 23.7% 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 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00087710 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST MARGARETS GLADE, PO38 1DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARGARETS GLADE, PO38 1DG.
362
35
£ 33,300 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO38 1DG 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
PO38 1DG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 35, 42% 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 up 23.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO38 1DG. 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
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 190,000
17 sales · Mean £ 187,176
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO38 1DG is moderate at 51 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 Hotel1.0 km
- St Maur Hotel0.8 km
- The Royal Hotel0.9 km
- The Wellington Hotel1.0 km
- Lonsdale B & B0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Ventnor Golf Club0.6 km
- Ventnor Social Club0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Ocean View Fish And Chips0.6 km
- T In The Park1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Ventnor Community Early Years Centre Ltd0.2 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Central Convenience Stores0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shanklin4.7 km
- Lake6.5 km
- Sandown7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Island Free School0.1 km
- Island Free School0.1 km
- Island Free School0.1 km
- York Road0.3 km
- York Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PO381DG · Data under Open Government Licence