PO40 0AQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.1km from Freshwater in Freshwater and Totland. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Freshwater South ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
Within the PO40 district, this postcode is characterised by a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PO40 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00087436 (shared with 75 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PO40 0AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO40 0AQ.
369
52
£ 34,800 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO40 0AQ 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
No single demographic signal dominates PO40 0AQ — age 52, 66% ownership, 26% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO40 0AQ. The average age is 52.0. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO40 0AQ has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. 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
9 nearby- C&C Services0.9 km
- Cath And Mike's0.0 km
- Duo Baguettes0.1 km
- Freshwater Coffee House0.0 km
- Honnor & Jeffery Ltd0.7 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Allsorts0.0 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
- Elliotts0.0 km
- J & B Fisheries0.2 km
- Kemkay Chemist Also Numark0.2 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Buttercup House0.5 km
- Rockstone Cottage0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Freshwater Conservative Club0.2 km
- Red Lion1.0 km
- The Vine Inn0.0 km
- Totland Bay Bowling Club1.0 km
- West Wight Social Club0.2 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.7 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Double Dragon0.1 km
- Fuoco Pizza0.2 km
- Jaffran Indian Restaurant And Takeaway Ltd0.2 km
- Rainbow Fish Bar0.1 km
- Sunbo1.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yarmouth (Isle of Wight)3.3 km
- Lymington7.7 km
- Lymington Pier8.4 km
Bus Stops
- Sainsburys0.0 km
- Sainsburys0.0 km
- Health & Leisure Centre0.2 km
- School Green Road0.2 km
- School Green Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO400AQ · Data under Open Government Licence