PO40 9DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Parkway, 0.4km 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 9DQ represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An established, mature community with an average age of 63 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 91% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £237k, up 68.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO40 9DQ are sourced from Output Area E00087441 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARKWAY, PO40 9DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARKWAY, PO40 9DQ.
240
63
£ 34,800 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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.
Area Character
PO40 9DQ is a settled retirement community — average age 63, 91% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 68.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO40 9DQ. The average age is 63.1. 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, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 225,000
13 sales · Mean £ 249,135
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO40 9DQ has low crime rates — 4 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 Fisheries0.9 km
- Kemkay Chemist Also Numark0.9 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Freshwater Conservative Club1.0 km
- Red Lion0.4 km
- The Vine Inn0.8 km
- West Wight Social Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Cath And Mike's0.8 km
- Duo Baguettes0.9 km
- Freshwater Coffee House0.8 km
- Honnor & Jeffery Ltd0.7 km
- Jills Kitchen1.0 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Double Dragon0.9 km
- Fuoco Pizza0.9 km
- Jaffran Indian Restaurant And Takeaway Ltd0.7 km
- Rainbow Fish Bar0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yarmouth (Isle of Wight)2.6 km
- Lymington7.4 km
- Lymington Pier8.0 km
Bus Stops
- Parkway0.1 km
- Regina Road0.2 km
- Regina Road0.2 km
- Kings Manor Road0.3 km
- Church Place0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PO409DQ · Data under Open Government Licence