Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

THE BEACH, PO39 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE BEACH, PO39 0BQ.

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

253

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 34,800 /yr

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Employed

36%

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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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
workEmployment
1/10
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6/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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3/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Average age 55, 78% owned. PO39 0BQ is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

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

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

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An established, mature community with an average age of 55 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PO39 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00087683 (shared with 14 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 0BQ. The average age is 55.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

PO39 0BQ has low crime rates — 15 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 offences11
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson6
Possession of weapons2
Burglary2

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St Saviour's Catholic Primary School

Good152 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • C&C Services0.5 km
  • Bay Cafe0.2 km
  • Captains Cabin & Gift Shop0.9 km
  • Longbeach Bar0.9 km
  • The Hut0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Cost Cutter0.3 km
  • Loco0.3 km
  • Longbeach Kiosk0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Rockstone Cottage1.0 km
  • Sentry Mead0.2 km
  • The Hermitage B&B0.6 km
  • Weston Manor Bed & Breakfast1.0 km
  • Yha Totland0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Bayside Lounge0.8 km
  • Totland Bay Bowling Club0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Sunbo0.4 km
  • Totties0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yarmouth (Isle of Wight)4.3 km
  • Lymington7.6 km
  • Lymington Pier8.6 km

Bus Stops

  • The Waterfront Inn0.1 km
  • War Memorial0.3 km
  • War Memorial0.3 km
  • The Broadway0.4 km
  • St Saviours Road0.4 km