Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

LILAC COTTAGES, PO40 9BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LILAC COTTAGES, PO40 9BT.

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

234

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Avg Age

61

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Avg Income

£ 34,800 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO40 9BT 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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9/10
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6/10
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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Average age 61, 92% owned. PO40 9BT is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

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

PO40 9BT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Lilac Cottages, 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 quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An established, mature community with an average age of 61 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PO40 9BT are sourced from Output Area E00087442 (shared with 11 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 9BT. The average age is 61.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

PO40 9BT has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Red Lion0.1 km
  • The Vine Inn0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Cath And Mike's0.9 km
  • Duo Baguettes1.0 km
  • Freshwater Coffee House0.9 km
  • Honnor & Jeffery Ltd0.5 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
  • Lymington7.7 km
  • Lymington Pier8.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Place0.1 km
  • Church Place0.1 km
  • Regina Road0.2 km
  • Regina Road0.2 km
  • Parkway0.2 km