Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

SANDCOVE RISE, PO34 5AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANDCOVE RISE, PO34 5AY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

120

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 40,600 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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2/10
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2/10
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1/10
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4/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. PO34 5AY's low deprivation rank, 65% ownership, and £881k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 60.3% year-on-year.

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

PO34 5AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Sandcove Rise, 0.1km from Seaview in Seaview and Nettlestone. Administratively it sits within Nettlestone & Seaview ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. 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 55) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £881k, up 60.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PO34 5AY are sourced from Output Area E00087638 (shared with 21 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 PO34 5AY. The average age is 54.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 715,750

2 sales · Mean £ 715,750

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

PO34 5AY has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Burglary1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Nettlestone Primary School

Good227 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Isle Of Wight Sports Club0.4 km
  • Sea View Yacht Club Limited0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Seaview Pharmacy0.1 km
  • Seaview Village Community Shop0.2 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Northbank Hotel0.2 km
  • The Seaview Hotel0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Lily's Coffee Shop0.2 km
  • Lime And Chilli0.2 km
  • LPSV0.2 km
  • Seaview Deli0.2 km
  • Seaview Pizza Kitchen0.2 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ryde St Johns Road3.4 km
  • Smallbrook Junction3.5 km
  • Ryde3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Somerset Road0.2 km
  • Somerset Road0.2 km
  • St Peters Church0.2 km
  • St Peters Church0.2 km
  • Sandlands Cottage0.3 km