Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

HURST POINT VIEW, PO39 0AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HURST POINT VIEW, PO39 0AW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 86% owner-occupation and an average age of 57, PO39 0AW is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £340k reflects the demand.

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

PO39 0AW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Hurst Point View, 0.6km 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 0AW offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 57) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k.

Census 2021 statistics for PO39 0AW 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 0AW. 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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 315,000

4 sales · Mean £ 309,000

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

PO39 0AW has low crime rates — 24 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 offences30
Anti-social behaviour21
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson6
Possession of weapons3

school Local Schools

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St Saviour's Catholic Primary School

Good152 pupils0.8 km
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Freshwater & Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School

Good134 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • C&C Services0.1 km
  • Bay Cafe0.5 km
  • Captains Cabin & Gift Shop0.4 km
  • Cath And Mike's0.9 km
  • Duo Baguettes0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Allsorts0.9 km
  • Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
  • Cost Cutter0.3 km
  • Elliotts0.9 km
  • J & B Fisheries0.7 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Rockstone Cottage0.4 km
  • Sentry Mead0.5 km
  • Yha Totland0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Freshwater Conservative Club1.0 km
  • The Bayside Lounge0.3 km
  • The Vine Inn0.9 km
  • Totland Bay Bowling Club0.1 km
  • West Wight Social Club0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Double Dragon0.8 km
  • Fuoco Pizza0.7 km
  • Rainbow Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Sunbo0.2 km
  • The Burger And Grill0.6 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yarmouth (Isle of Wight)3.7 km
  • Lymington7.3 km
  • Lymington Pier8.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Coastguard Cottages0.1 km
  • The Avenue0.2 km
  • Coastguard Cottages0.2 km
  • The Avenue0.2 km
  • The Broadway0.3 km