PO40 9DH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Parkway, 0.4km 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 9DH represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 61) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £288k, up 1.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO40 9DH are sourced from Output Area E00087442 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARKWAY, PO40 9DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARKWAY, PO40 9DH.
234
61
£ 34,800 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO40 9DH 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.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 92% owner-occupation and an average age of 61, PO40 9DH is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 1.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO40 9DH. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 265,000
15 sales · Mean £ 248,066
Semi-Detached
£ 280,000
1 sales · Mean £ 280,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO40 9DH has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. 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
9 nearby- Allsorts0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Elliotts0.8 km
- J & B Fisheries1.0 km
- Kemkay Chemist Also Numark1.0 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Red Lion0.4 km
- The Vine Inn0.8 km
- West Wight Social Club1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Cath And Mike's0.8 km
- Duo Baguettes0.9 km
- Freshwater Coffee House0.9 km
- Honnor & Jeffery Ltd0.7 km
- Nightingale's0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Double Dragon1.0 km
- Fuoco Pizza1.0 km
- Jaffran Indian Restaurant And Takeaway Ltd0.7 km
- Rainbow Fish Bar0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yarmouth (Isle of Wight)2.5 km
- Lymington7.4 km
- Lymington Pier8.0 km
Bus Stops
- Parkway0.1 km
- Regina Road0.1 km
- Regina Road0.2 km
- Kings Manor Road0.3 km
- Church Place0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PO409DH · Data under Open Government Licence