Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

THE AVENUE, PO39 0DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE AVENUE, PO39 0DL.

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

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 86% owner-occupation and an average age of 57, PO39 0DL is established retirement territory. 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 0DL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Avenue, 0.5km 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 mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 57 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 86% 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 £235k.

Census 2021 statistics for PO39 0DL 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 0DL. 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

Semi-Detached

£ 240,000

11 sales · Mean £ 240,204

Terraced

£ 192,000

1 sales · Mean £ 192,000

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

PO39 0DL has low crime rates — 32 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 offences53
Anti-social behaviour23
Public order12
Criminal damage and arson11
Drugs4

school Local Schools

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St Saviour's Catholic Primary School

Good152 pupils0.8 km
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Freshwater & Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School

Good134 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • C&C Services0.3 km
  • Bay Cafe0.8 km
  • Captains Cabin & Gift Shop0.5 km
  • Cath And Mike's0.6 km
  • Duo Baguettes0.5 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Allsorts0.6 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Cost Cutter0.5 km
  • Elliotts0.6 km
  • J & B Fisheries0.4 km
  • + 8 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Buttercup House0.9 km
  • Rockstone Cottage0.4 km
  • Sentry Mead0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Freshwater Conservative Club0.7 km
  • The Bayside Lounge0.5 km
  • The Vine Inn0.6 km
  • Totland Bay Bowling Club0.4 km
  • West Wight Social Club0.4 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Double Dragon0.5 km
  • Fuoco Pizza0.4 km
  • Jaffran Indian Restaurant And Takeaway Ltd0.8 km
  • Rainbow Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Sunbo0.4 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yarmouth (Isle of Wight)3.5 km
  • Lymington7.4 km
  • Lymington Pier8.3 km

Bus Stops

  • The Avenue0.1 km
  • The Avenue0.1 km
  • Colwell Road0.2 km
  • Fire Station0.3 km
  • Colwell Common0.3 km