PO39 0DH is a safe, established residential area on The Avenue, 0.4km from Freshwater in Freshwater and Totland. Administratively it sits within Totland & Colwell ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. 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 average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £266k, up 1.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO39 0DH are sourced from Output Area E00087681 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE AVENUE, PO39 0DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE AVENUE, PO39 0DH.
284
48
£ 34,800 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO39 0DH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
PO39 0DH is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO39 0DH. The average age is 47.8. 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
Terraced
£ 250,000
9 sales · Mean £ 247,555
Semi-Detached
£ 233,875
2 sales · Mean £ 233,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO39 0DH has low crime rates — 43 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
Freshwater & Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School
St Saviour's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- C&C Services0.5 km
- Bay Cafe0.9 km
- Captains Cabin & Gift Shop0.6 km
- Cath And Mike's0.5 km
- Duo Baguettes0.4 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Allsorts0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Cost Cutter0.7 km
- Elliotts0.5 km
- J & B Fisheries0.3 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Buttercup House0.8 km
- Rockstone Cottage0.4 km
- Sentry Mead0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Freshwater Conservative Club0.6 km
- The Bayside Lounge0.6 km
- The Vine Inn0.5 km
- Totland Bay Bowling Club0.5 km
- West Wight Social Club0.3 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Double Dragon0.3 km
- Fuoco Pizza0.3 km
- Jaffran Indian Restaurant And Takeaway Ltd0.6 km
- Rainbow Fish Bar0.3 km
- Sunbo0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yarmouth (Isle of Wight)3.4 km
- Lymington7.4 km
- Lymington Pier8.2 km
Bus Stops
- Fire Station0.1 km
- Memorial Hall0.1 km
- The Avenue0.3 km
- Colwell Road0.3 km
- The Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO390DH · Data under Open Government Licence