PO39 0DA is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Fort Warden Road, 0.5km from Colwell in Isle of Wight. Administratively it sits within Totland & Colwell ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents here average 56 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £234k, down 91.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO39 0DA are sourced from Output Area E00087684 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FORT WARDEN ROAD, PO39 0DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORT WARDEN ROAD, PO39 0DA.
313
56
£ 34,800 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
PO39 0DA is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 67% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 91.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO39 0DA. The average age is 55.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 90,000
12 sales · Mean £ 105,063
Detached
£ 470,000
7 sales · Mean £ 472,857
Flat
£ 140,000
1 sales · Mean £ 140,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO39 0DA has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. 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
8 nearby- C&C Services0.4 km
- Bay Cafe0.7 km
- Captains Cabin & Gift Shop0.1 km
- Jills Kitchen0.9 km
- Longbeach Bar0.1 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Cost Cutter0.6 km
- J & B Fisheries0.9 km
- Kemkay Chemist Also Numark0.9 km
- Loco0.8 km
- Longbeach Kiosk0.1 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Rockstone Cottage0.3 km
- Sentry Mead0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Bayside Lounge0.0 km
- Totland Bay Bowling Club0.5 km
- West Wight Social Club0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Double Dragon1.0 km
- Fuoco Pizza0.9 km
- Rainbow Fish Bar1.0 km
- Sunbo0.5 km
- The Burger And Grill0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yarmouth (Isle of Wight)3.5 km
- Lymington7.0 km
- Lymington Pier7.9 km
Bus Stops
- Colwell Bay Car Park0.1 km
- Colwell Common0.3 km
- Colwell Road0.4 km
- Baptist Church0.4 km
- Coastguard Cottages0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PO390DA · Data under Open Government Licence