Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

EDINBURGH ROAD, PO40 9DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EDINBURGH ROAD, PO40 9DN.

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 9DN 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 9DN 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.

home £225,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO40 9DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Edinburgh Road, 0.2km from Stroud Coppice in Freshwater and Totland. Administratively it sits within Freshwater North & Yarmouth ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

For families considering a move, PO40 9DN represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £225k.

Census 2021 statistics for PO40 9DN 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 9DN. 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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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 211,250

6 sales · Mean £ 220,666

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

PO40 9DN has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences15
Public order10
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Freshwater & Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School

Good134 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Allsorts0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • Elliotts0.7 km
  • J & B Fisheries0.8 km
  • Kemkay Chemist Also Numark0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Buttercup House0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Freshwater Conservative Club0.8 km
  • Red Lion0.3 km
  • The Vine Inn0.7 km
  • West Wight Social Club0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Cath And Mike's0.7 km
  • Duo Baguettes0.7 km
  • Freshwater Coffee House0.7 km
  • Honnor & Jeffery Ltd0.5 km
  • Jills Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.4 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Double Dragon0.8 km
  • Fuoco Pizza0.8 km
  • Jaffran Indian Restaurant And Takeaway Ltd0.5 km
  • Rainbow Fish Bar0.8 km
  • The Burger And Grill0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yarmouth (Isle of Wight)2.8 km
  • Lymington7.6 km
  • Lymington Pier8.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Parkway0.1 km
  • Church Place0.2 km
  • Church Place0.2 km
  • Hooke Close0.2 km
  • Hooke Close0.3 km