PO34 5BL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.2km from Seaview in Seaview and Nettlestone. Administratively it sits within Nettlestone & Seaview ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
For families considering a move, PO34 5BL represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 55 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £143k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 0.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO34 5BL are sourced from Output Area E00087638 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PO34 5BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO34 5BL.
120
55
£ 40,600 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PO34 5BL spans multiple life stages — average age 55, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO34 5BL. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 143,000
10 sales · Mean £ 239,300
Detached
£ 670,000
1 sales · Mean £ 670,000
Terraced
£ 285,000
1 sales · Mean £ 285,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
PO34 5BL has low crime rates — 10 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.
school Local Schools
Nettlestone Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Isle Of Wight Sports Club0.4 km
- Sea View Yacht Club Limited0.3 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Seaview Pharmacy0.0 km
- Seaview Village Community Shop0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Northbank Hotel0.1 km
- The Seaview Hotel0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Lily's Coffee Shop0.1 km
- Lime And Chilli0.1 km
- LPSV0.1 km
- Seaview Deli0.2 km
- Seaview Pizza Kitchen0.1 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
- St Peters Church0.2 km
- Somerset Road0.2 km
- St Peters Church0.2 km
- Sandlands Cottage0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO345BL · Data under Open Government Licence