PO39 0AU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Broadway, 0.5km from Totland in Freshwater and Totland. Administratively it sits within Totland & Colwell ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
For renters and young professionals, PO39 0AU offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £156k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PO39 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00087685 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROADWAY, PO39 0AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROADWAY, PO39 0AU.
326
51
£ 34,800 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO39 0AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
PO39 0AU is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 51 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO39 0AU. The average age is 50.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Flat
£ 132,000
8 sales · Mean £ 130,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO39 0AU has low crime rates — 20 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.
school Local Schools
St Saviour's Catholic Primary School
Freshwater & Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- C&C Services0.2 km
- Bay Cafe0.4 km
- Captains Cabin & Gift Shop0.7 km
- Cath And Mike's1.0 km
- Duo Baguettes0.9 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Allsorts1.0 km
- Cost Cutter0.2 km
- Elliotts1.0 km
- J & B Fisheries0.8 km
- Kemkay Chemist Also Numark0.8 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Rockstone Cottage0.6 km
- Sentry Mead0.3 km
- The Hermitage B&B0.9 km
- Weston Manor Bed & Breakfast1.0 km
- Yha Totland0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Freshwater Conservative Club1.0 km
- The Bayside Lounge0.5 km
- The Vine Inn1.0 km
- Totland Bay Bowling Club0.1 km
- West Wight Social Club0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Double Dragon0.8 km
- Fuoco Pizza0.8 km
- Rainbow Fish Bar0.9 km
- Sunbo0.0 km
- The Burger And Grill0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yarmouth (Isle of Wight)3.9 km
- Lymington7.5 km
- Lymington Pier8.4 km
Bus Stops
- The Broadway0.0 km
- Coastguard Cottages0.1 km
- Coastguard Cottages0.1 km
- War Memorial0.3 km
- The Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO390AU · Data under Open Government Licence