PO40 9BQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Orchard Close, 0.2km 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £122k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for PO40 9BQ are sourced from Output Area E00087437 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORCHARD CLOSE, PO40 9BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD CLOSE, PO40 9BQ.
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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PO40 9BQ'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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO40 9BQ. 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
£ 128,000
7 sales · Mean £ 124,428
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO40 9BQ 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Allsorts0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Elliotts0.7 km
- J & B Fisheries0.9 km
- Kemkay Chemist Also Numark0.9 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Buttercup House0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Freshwater Conservative Club0.8 km
- Red Lion0.2 km
- The Vine Inn0.7 km
- West Wight Social Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Cath And Mike's0.7 km
- Duo Baguettes0.8 km
- Freshwater Coffee House0.7 km
- Honnor & Jeffery Ltd0.4 km
- Jills Kitchen0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.3 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Double Dragon0.9 km
- Fuoco Pizza0.9 km
- Jaffran Indian Restaurant And Takeaway Ltd0.6 km
- Rainbow Fish Bar0.8 km
- The Burger And Grill1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yarmouth (Isle of Wight)2.8 km
- Lymington7.7 km
- Lymington Pier8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Church Place0.1 km
- Church Place0.1 km
- Hooke Close0.2 km
- Hooke Close0.2 km
- Parkway0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO409BQ · Data under Open Government Licence