PO38 1HQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on St Catherines Place, 0.1km from Cowlease in Ventnor. Administratively it sits within Ventnor & St Lawrence ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 85 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £170k, 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 1HQ are sourced from Output Area E00087695 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST CATHERINES PLACE, PO38 1HQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST CATHERINES PLACE, PO38 1HQ.
196
53
£ 33,300 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO38 1HQ 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
No single demographic signal dominates PO38 1HQ — age 53, 64% ownership, 21% 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 1HQ. The average age is 52.8. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 170,000
1 sales · Mean £ 170,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO38 1HQ is moderate at 85 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
16 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Co-op Food Ventnor0.4 km
- Esplanade Beach Shop0.7 km
- Five A Day0.4 km
- Flowers For You0.4 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Cornerways0.3 km
- No 24 Ventnor0.4 km
- The Hambrough0.5 km
- The Royal Hotel0.9 km
- The Wellington Hotel0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Crab And Lobster Tap0.5 km
- High Street Bar Company0.4 km
- Mill Bay Inn0.5 km
- Tinto's0.4 km
- The Blenheim0.5 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Amarcord Pizzeria E Ristorante0.4 km
- Besty & Spinky's0.5 km
- Cantina0.4 km
- Carnaby Tea Rooms0.3 km
- Drunken Lobster0.4 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Crave Ice Cream0.4 km
- Dalyan 20.4 km
- T In The Park1.0 km
- The Mandarin0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shanklin4.5 km
- Lake6.3 km
- Sandown7.4 km
Bus Stops
- Library0.2 km
- Library0.2 km
- Grove House Surgery0.2 km
- Tennis Courts0.3 km
- Central Car Park0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO381HQ · Data under Open Government Licence