Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

CHURCH PLACE, PO40 9BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH PLACE, PO40 9BN.

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

399

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 34,800 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PO40 9BN's 67% ownership and 51-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 51.8% year-on-year.

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

PO40 9BN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Church Place, 0.4km from Stroud Coppice in Freshwater and Totland. Administratively it sits within Freshwater South ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £339k, up 51.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PO40 9BN are sourced from Output Area E00087437 (shared with 22 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 9BN. 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

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 339,975

2 sales · Mean £ 339,975

Terraced

£ 200,000

1 sales · Mean £ 200,000

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

PO40 9BN has low crime rates — 10 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.

Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting5
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2

school Local Schools

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Freshwater & Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School

Good134 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Allsorts0.9 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
  • Elliotts0.9 km
  • Mrs Middleton's Shop0.8 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Buttercup House1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Red Lion0.0 km
  • The Vine Inn0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Cath And Mike's0.9 km
  • Freshwater Coffee House1.0 km
  • Honnor & Jeffery Ltd0.4 km
  • The Apple Farm1.0 km
  • The Rabbit Hole IOW0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Jaffran Indian Restaurant And Takeaway Ltd0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yarmouth (Isle of Wight)2.7 km
  • Lymington7.8 km
  • Lymington Pier8.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Place0.1 km
  • Church Place0.1 km
  • Regina Road0.3 km
  • Regina Road0.3 km
  • Parkway0.3 km