Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

COLWELL COMMON ROAD, PO39 0BZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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

Average age 57, 86% owned. PO39 0BZ is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. With £577k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

PO39 0BZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Colwell Common Road, 0.5km from Colwell in Freshwater and Totland. Administratively it sits within Totland & Colwell ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

For serious buyers, PO39 0BZ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An established, mature community with an average age of 57 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £577k.

Census 2021 statistics for PO39 0BZ 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 0BZ. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 571,250

2 sales · Mean £ 571,250

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

PO39 0BZ has low crime rates — 34 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 offences36
Anti-social behaviour21
Public order11
Criminal damage and arson8
Drugs6

school Local Schools

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St Saviour's Catholic Primary School

Good152 pupils0.9 km
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Freshwater & Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School

Good134 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • C&C Services0.2 km
  • Bay Cafe0.6 km
  • Captains Cabin & Gift Shop0.3 km
  • Cath And Mike's0.9 km
  • Duo Baguettes0.8 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Allsorts0.9 km
  • Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
  • Cost Cutter0.4 km
  • Elliotts0.9 km
  • J & B Fisheries0.7 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Rockstone Cottage0.3 km
  • Sentry Mead0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Freshwater Conservative Club1.0 km
  • The Bayside Lounge0.2 km
  • The Vine Inn0.9 km
  • Totland Bay Bowling Club0.3 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
  • Sunbo0.4 km
  • The Burger And Grill0.6 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yarmouth (Isle of Wight)3.6 km
  • Lymington7.2 km
  • Lymington Pier8.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Colwell Common0.2 km
  • The Avenue0.2 km
  • Colwell Road0.2 km
  • The Avenue0.2 km
  • Coastguard Cottages0.2 km