Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

SILCOMBE LANE, PO40 9BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SILCOMBE LANE, PO40 9BE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

365

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 34,800 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: PO40 9BE 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.

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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PO40 9BE spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 5.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO40 9BE is a safe, established residential area on Silcombe Lane, 0.3km from Freshwater in Freshwater and Totland. Administratively it sits within Freshwater South ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

The people who live in PO40 9BE are typical of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £106k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 5.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PO40 9BE are sourced from Output Area E00087435 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO40 9BE. 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

White / British94.3%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 96,000

9 sales · Mean £ 100,055

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around PO40 9BE is moderate at 51 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.

Violence and sexual offences72
Anti-social behaviour30
Public order27
Criminal damage and arson16
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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Freshwater & Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School

Good134 pupils0.6 km
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St Saviour's Catholic Primary School

Good152 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • C&C Services0.8 km
  • Captains Cabin & Gift Shop0.7 km
  • Cath And Mike's0.4 km
  • Duo Baguettes0.3 km
  • Freshwater Coffee House0.4 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Allsorts0.4 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • Cost Cutter1.0 km
  • Elliotts0.4 km
  • J & B Fisheries0.2 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Buttercup House0.8 km
  • Rockstone Cottage0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Freshwater Conservative Club0.6 km
  • The Bayside Lounge0.8 km
  • The Vine Inn0.4 km
  • Totland Bay Bowling Club0.8 km
  • West Wight Social Club0.2 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited1.0 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Double Dragon0.3 km
  • Fuoco Pizza0.3 km
  • Jaffran Indian Restaurant And Takeaway Ltd0.5 km
  • Rainbow Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Sunbo0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yarmouth (Isle of Wight)3.1 km
  • Lymington7.3 km
  • Lymington Pier8.0 km

Bus Stops

  • St Andrews Way0.1 km
  • St Andrews Way0.1 km
  • Bound Road0.2 km
  • Memorial Hall0.2 km
  • Golden Ridge0.2 km