PO40 9AB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Tennyson Road, 0.0km from Freshwater in Freshwater and Totland. Administratively it sits within Freshwater South ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
For families considering a move, PO40 9AB represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £179k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 20.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO40 9AB are sourced from Output Area E00087436 (shared with 75 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TENNYSON ROAD, PO40 9AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TENNYSON ROAD, PO40 9AB.
369
52
£ 34,800 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO40 9AB 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
PO40 9AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 66% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 20.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO40 9AB. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 159,420
1 sales · Mean £ 159,420
Terraced
£ 200,000
1 sales · Mean £ 200,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO40 9AB has low crime rates — 42 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
12 nearby- C&C Services0.8 km
- Captains Cabin & Gift Shop1.0 km
- Cath And Mike's0.1 km
- Duo Baguettes0.0 km
- Freshwater Coffee House0.1 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Allsorts0.1 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
- Elliotts0.1 km
- J & B Fisheries0.1 km
- Kemkay Chemist Also Numark0.1 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Buttercup House0.5 km
- Rockstone Cottage0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Freshwater Conservative Club0.2 km
- The Bayside Lounge1.0 km
- The Vine Inn0.1 km
- Totland Bay Bowling Club0.9 km
- West Wight Social Club0.1 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.8 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Double Dragon0.0 km
- Fuoco Pizza0.1 km
- Jaffran Indian Restaurant And Takeaway Ltd0.3 km
- Rainbow Fish Bar0.0 km
- Sunbo0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yarmouth (Isle of Wight)3.3 km
- Lymington7.7 km
- Lymington Pier8.4 km
Bus Stops
- Sainsburys0.1 km
- Sainsburys0.1 km
- Health & Leisure Centre0.2 km
- Memorial Hall0.2 km
- Fire Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO409AB · Data under Open Government Licence