PO39 0DD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Colwell Common Road, 0.4km from Colwell in Freshwater and Totland. Administratively it sits within Totland & Colwell ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
For serious buyers, PO39 0DD 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 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £640k.
Census 2021 statistics for PO39 0DD are sourced from Output Area E00087679 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLWELL COMMON ROAD, PO39 0DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLWELL COMMON ROAD, PO39 0DD.
301
57
£ 34,800 /yr
35%
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
Average age 57, 86% owned. PO39 0DD is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. With £640k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO39 0DD. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 527,500
2 sales · Mean £ 527,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO39 0DD has low crime rates — 31 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
12 nearby- C&C Services0.4 km
- Bay Cafe0.7 km
- Captains Cabin & Gift Shop0.2 km
- Cath And Mike's0.9 km
- Duo Baguettes0.8 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Allsorts0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
- Cost Cutter0.6 km
- Elliotts0.9 km
- J & B Fisheries0.7 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Rockstone Cottage0.1 km
- Sentry Mead0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Freshwater Conservative Club1.0 km
- The Bayside Lounge0.2 km
- The Vine Inn0.9 km
- Totland Bay Bowling Club0.4 km
- West Wight Social Club0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Double Dragon0.8 km
- Fuoco Pizza0.7 km
- Rainbow Fish Bar0.8 km
- Sunbo0.5 km
- The Burger And Grill0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yarmouth (Isle of Wight)3.4 km
- Lymington7.1 km
- Lymington Pier7.9 km
Bus Stops
- Colwell Common0.1 km
- Colwell Road0.2 km
- Baptist Church0.2 km
- Colwell Bay Car Park0.3 km
- The Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO390DD · Data under Open Government Licence