PO40 9BD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from Stroud Coppice in Freshwater and Totland. Administratively it sits within Freshwater South ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
For families considering a move, PO40 9BD represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 55 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PO40 9BD are sourced from Output Area E00087430 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PO40 9BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO40 9BD.
265
55
£ 34,800 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PO40 9BD spans multiple life stages — average age 55, moderate ownership and renting. 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 9BD. The average age is 55.0. 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, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO40 9BD has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Allsorts0.6 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Elliotts0.6 km
- J & B Fisheries0.8 km
- Kemkay Chemist Also Numark0.8 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Buttercup House0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Freshwater Conservative Club0.7 km
- Red Lion0.4 km
- The Vine Inn0.6 km
- West Wight Social Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Cath And Mike's0.6 km
- Duo Baguettes0.7 km
- Freshwater Coffee House0.7 km
- Honnor & Jeffery Ltd0.1 km
- Jills Kitchen0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.1 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Double Dragon0.8 km
- Fuoco Pizza0.8 km
- Jaffran Indian Restaurant And Takeaway Ltd0.5 km
- Rainbow Fish Bar0.7 km
- The Burger And Grill0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yarmouth (Isle of Wight)3.1 km
- Lymington8.0 km
- Lymington Pier8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Stroud Recreation Ground0.1 km
- Hooke Close0.1 km
- Stroud Recreation Ground0.1 km
- Hooke Close0.1 km
- Freshwater Tesco0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO409BD · Data under Open Government Licence