PO40 9BG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Hooke Hill, 0.1km 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 9BG represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k.
Census 2021 statistics for PO40 9BG are sourced from Output Area E00087437 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOOKE HILL, PO40 9BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOOKE HILL, PO40 9BG.
399
51
£ 34,800 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
PO40 9BG is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 51 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO40 9BG. The average age is 51.0. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 125,000
3 sales · Mean £ 125,000
Detached
£ 372,500
3 sales · Mean £ 394,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO40 9BG has low crime rates — 11 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 House0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Freshwater Conservative Club0.7 km
- Red Lion0.3 km
- The Vine Inn0.6 km
- West Wight Social Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Cath And Mike's0.6 km
- Duo Baguettes0.8 km
- Freshwater Coffee House0.7 km
- Honnor & Jeffery Ltd0.2 km
- Jills Kitchen0.9 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.1 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Double Dragon0.8 km
- Fuoco Pizza0.8 km
- Jaffran Indian Restaurant And Takeaway Ltd0.5 km
- Rainbow Fish Bar0.8 km
- The Burger And Grill1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yarmouth (Isle of Wight)3.0 km
- Lymington7.9 km
- Lymington Pier8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Hooke Close0.0 km
- Hooke Close0.0 km
- Stroud Recreation Ground0.1 km
- Stroud Recreation Ground0.1 km
- Honnor & Jeffrey - del nov230.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO409BG · Data under Open Government Licence