PO40 9AQ is a safe, established residential area on Oak Villas, 0.3km from Freshwater in Freshwater and Totland. Administratively it sits within Freshwater South ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
Within the PO40 district, this postcode is characterised by an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 47 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 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £192k, up 40.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO40 9AQ are sourced from Output Area E00087435 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAK VILLAS, PO40 9AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK VILLAS, PO40 9AQ.
365
47
£ 34,800 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO40 9AQ 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 9AQ — age 47, 47% ownership, 34% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 40.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO40 9AQ. The average age is 47.1. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 225,000
1 sales · Mean £ 225,000
Flat
£ 138,000
2 sales · Mean £ 138,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO40 9AQ has low crime rates — 47 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
12 nearby- C&C Services0.6 km
- Captains Cabin & Gift Shop0.7 km
- Cath And Mike's0.4 km
- Duo Baguettes0.2 km
- Freshwater Coffee House0.3 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Allsorts0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Cost Cutter0.8 km
- Elliotts0.4 km
- J & B Fisheries0.1 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Buttercup House0.7 km
- Rockstone Cottage0.5 km
- Sentry Mead0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Freshwater Conservative Club0.4 km
- The Bayside Lounge0.8 km
- The Vine Inn0.4 km
- Totland Bay Bowling Club0.7 km
- West Wight Social Club0.1 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Double Dragon0.2 km
- Fuoco Pizza0.1 km
- Jaffran Indian Restaurant And Takeaway Ltd0.5 km
- Rainbow Fish Bar0.2 km
- Sunbo0.7 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yarmouth (Isle of Wight)3.4 km
- Lymington7.5 km
- Lymington Pier8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Fire Station0.0 km
- Memorial Hall0.0 km
- Sainsburys0.3 km
- Sainsburys0.3 km
- St Andrews Way0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PO409AQ · Data under Open Government Licence