Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

PRINCES CLOSE, PO39 0AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRINCES CLOSE, PO39 0AF.

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Population

284

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 34,800 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO39 0AF 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.

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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 65% owner-occupation and average age 48, PO39 0AF has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 35.9% year-on-year.

home £230,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO39 0AF is a safe, established residential area on Princes Close, 0.4km from Freshwater in Freshwater and Totland. Administratively it sits within Totland & Colwell ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

For families considering a move, PO39 0AF represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k, up 35.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PO39 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00087681 (shared with 10 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 PO39 0AF. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 184,975

4 sales · Mean £ 201,237

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

PO39 0AF has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences74
Anti-social behaviour24
Public order14
Criminal damage and arson12
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Freshwater & Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School

Good134 pupils0.8 km
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St Saviour's Catholic Primary School

Good152 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • C&C Services0.6 km
  • Captains Cabin & Gift Shop0.6 km
  • Cath And Mike's0.5 km
  • Duo Baguettes0.4 km
  • Freshwater Coffee House0.4 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Allsorts0.5 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • Cost Cutter0.8 km
  • Elliotts0.5 km
  • J & B Fisheries0.3 km
  • + 8 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Buttercup House0.9 km
  • Rockstone Cottage0.4 km
  • Sentry Mead0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Freshwater Conservative Club0.6 km
  • The Bayside Lounge0.6 km
  • The Vine Inn0.5 km
  • Totland Bay Bowling Club0.6 km
  • West Wight Social Club0.3 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Double Dragon0.4 km
  • Fuoco Pizza0.3 km
  • Jaffran Indian Restaurant And Takeaway Ltd0.6 km
  • Rainbow Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Sunbo0.7 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yarmouth (Isle of Wight)3.3 km
  • Lymington7.3 km
  • Lymington Pier8.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Memorial Hall0.1 km
  • Fire Station0.2 km
  • Colwell Road0.3 km
  • St Andrews Way0.3 km
  • St Andrews Way0.3 km