PO40 9AN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Brookside Road, 0.1km from School Green in Freshwater and Totland. Administratively it sits within Freshwater South ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
For families considering a move, PO40 9AN represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 66% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PO40 9AN are sourced from Output Area E00087436 (shared with 75 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROOKSIDE ROAD, PO40 9AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOKSIDE ROAD, PO40 9AN.
369
52
£ 34,800 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO40 9AN 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 9AN 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO40 9AN. 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
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO40 9AN has low crime rates — 34 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 Services1.0 km
- Cath And Mike's0.1 km
- Duo Baguettes0.2 km
- Freshwater Coffee House0.1 km
- Honnor & Jeffery Ltd0.6 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Allsorts0.1 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.0 km
- Elliotts0.1 km
- J & B Fisheries0.3 km
- Kemkay Chemist Also Numark0.3 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Buttercup House0.4 km
- Rockstone Cottage0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Freshwater Conservative Club0.2 km
- Red Lion0.9 km
- The Vine Inn0.1 km
- West Wight Social Club0.3 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.6 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Double Dragon0.2 km
- Fuoco Pizza0.3 km
- Jaffran Indian Restaurant And Takeaway Ltd0.1 km
- Rainbow Fish Bar0.2 km
- The Burger And Grill0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yarmouth (Isle of Wight)3.3 km
- Lymington7.8 km
- Lymington Pier8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Health & Leisure Centre0.1 km
- Sainsburys0.1 km
- Sainsburys0.1 km
- School Green Road0.2 km
- School Green Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO409AN · Data under Open Government Licence