Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

MITCHELL AVENUE, PO38 1DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MITCHELL AVENUE, PO38 1DS.

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Population

219

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 33,300 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

PO38 1DS is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 69% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Moderate crime is broadly acceptable given the residential nature here (avg age: 56).

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO38 1DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mitchell Avenue, 0.3km 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 1DS represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £137k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00087690 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO38 1DS. The average age is 55.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Flat

£ 77,000

3 sales · Mean £ 85,500

Semi-Detached

£ 191,000

4 sales · Mean £ 200,125

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around PO38 1DS is moderate at 76 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.

Violence and sexual offences84
Shoplifting32
Public order31
Anti-social behaviour23
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

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St Catherine's School and College

Good79 pupils0.4 km
S

The Island Free School

Good622 pupils1.1 km
P

St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy

Good211 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
  • Co-op Food Ventnor0.3 km
  • Esplanade Beach Shop0.6 km
  • Five A Day0.3 km
  • Flowers For You0.3 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Cornerways0.5 km
  • Eversley Hotel0.8 km
  • No 24 Ventnor0.3 km
  • St Maur Hotel0.9 km
  • The Hambrough0.4 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Crab And Lobster Tap0.2 km
  • High Street Bar Company0.3 km
  • Mill Bay Inn0.5 km
  • Tinto's0.3 km
  • The Blenheim0.3 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Amarcord Pizzeria E Ristorante0.3 km
  • Besty & Spinky's0.5 km
  • Cantina0.3 km
  • Carnaby Tea Rooms0.2 km
  • Drunken Lobster0.3 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Crave Ice Cream0.2 km
  • Dalyan 20.3 km
  • Ocean View Fish And Chips0.9 km
  • T In The Park0.8 km
  • The Mandarin0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shanklin4.4 km
  • Lake6.2 km
  • Sandown7.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Bowling Club0.1 km
  • Bowling Club0.1 km
  • Spring Hill Gardens0.2 km
  • Spring Hill Gardens0.2 km
  • Tennis Courts0.2 km