Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

COLWELL ROAD, PO39 0AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLWELL ROAD, PO39 0AH.

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Population

301

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 34,800 /yr

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Employed

35%

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

Average age 57, 86% owned. PO39 0AH is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £377k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending down 67.3% year-on-year.

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

PO39 0AH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Colwell Road, 0.4km from Colwell in Freshwater and Totland. Administratively it sits within Totland & Colwell ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in PO39, PO39 0AH offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 57 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 86% 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £377k, down 67.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PO39 0AH are sourced from Output Area E00087679 (shared with 16 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 0AH. The average age is 56.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 143,727

4 sales · Mean £ 142,738

Semi-Detached

£ 338,500

6 sales · Mean £ 375,833

Detached

£ 378,028

6 sales · Mean £ 383,926

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

PO39 0AH 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 offences53
Anti-social behaviour23
Public order13
Criminal damage and arson9
Drugs6

school Local Schools

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St Saviour's Catholic Primary School

Good152 pupils1.0 km
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Freshwater & Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School

Good134 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • C&C Services0.4 km
  • Bay Cafe0.8 km
  • Captains Cabin & Gift Shop0.3 km
  • Cath And Mike's0.8 km
  • Duo Baguettes0.6 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Allsorts0.8 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Cost Cutter0.6 km
  • Elliotts0.8 km
  • J & B Fisheries0.5 km
  • + 8 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Rockstone Cottage0.1 km
  • Sentry Mead0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Freshwater Conservative Club0.9 km
  • The Bayside Lounge0.4 km
  • The Vine Inn0.8 km
  • Totland Bay Bowling Club0.5 km
  • West Wight Social Club0.5 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Double Dragon0.6 km
  • Fuoco Pizza0.6 km
  • Jaffran Indian Restaurant And Takeaway Ltd0.9 km
  • Rainbow Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Sunbo0.6 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yarmouth (Isle of Wight)3.3 km
  • Lymington7.2 km
  • Lymington Pier8.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Colwell Common0.0 km
  • Colwell Road0.1 km
  • Baptist Church0.1 km
  • The Avenue0.3 km
  • The Avenue0.3 km