Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

COPSE LANE, PO40 9BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COPSE LANE, PO40 9BX.

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

349

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Avg Age

45

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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: PO40 9BX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

PO40 9BX is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 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.

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

PO40 9BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Copse Lane, 0.4km from Stroud Coppice in Freshwater and Totland. Administratively it sits within Freshwater North & Yarmouth ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PO40 9BX are sourced from Output Area E00087443 (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 9BX. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

PO40 9BX has low crime rates — 8 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
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

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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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 Limited0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yarmouth (Isle of Wight)2.6 km
  • Lymington7.7 km
  • Lymington Pier8.2 km

Bus Stops

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