Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

PIER ROAD, PO34 5BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PIER ROAD, PO34 5BN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

166

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Avg Age

64

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Avg Income

£ 40,600 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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7/10
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7/10
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3/10
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1/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 88% owner-occupation and an average age of 64, PO34 5BN is established retirement territory. With £1.1M prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

home £1,150,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO34 5BN is a sought-after residential area on Pier Road, 0.4km from Seaview in Seaview and Nettlestone. Administratively it sits within Nettlestone & Seaview ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

For serious buyers, PO34 5BN is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 64 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 88% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M.

Census 2021 statistics for PO34 5BN are sourced from Output Area E00087631 (shared with 23 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 5BN. The average age is 63.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,150,000

3 sales · Mean £ 1,626,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

PO34 5BN has low crime rates — 6 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 offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Nettlestone Primary School

Good227 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Isle Of Wight Sports Club0.7 km
  • Sea View Yacht Club Limited0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Seaview Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Seaview Village Community Shop0.6 km
  • Vics Stores (Londis)0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Northbank Hotel0.6 km
  • The Seaview Hotel0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Lily's Coffee Shop0.6 km
  • Lime And Chilli0.5 km
  • LPSV0.6 km
  • Seaview Deli0.6 km
  • Seaview Pizza Kitchen0.5 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Smallbrook Junction3.5 km
  • Ryde St Johns Road3.6 km
  • Ryde4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Solent View Close0.4 km
  • The Hobbit0.4 km
  • Caws Avenue0.4 km
  • The Hobbit0.4 km
  • Caws Avenue0.4 km