Is PO34 5BT a safe place to live?

Yes, PO34 5BT is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 8 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in PO34 5BT?

The average property price in PO34 5BT is currently around £648k.

What is the population of PO34 5BT?

The population for the PO34 5BT area is approximately 227 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

THE CLOSE, PO34 5BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CLOSE, PO34 5BT.

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

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Population

227

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 40,600 /yr

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Employed

40%

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.

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9/10

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9/10

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3/10

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5/10

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2/10

paymentsAffluence

7/10

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1/10

homeHome Ownership

10/10

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8/10

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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. PO34 5BT's low deprivation rank, 97% ownership, and £648k 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 46.1% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO34 5BT is a sought-after residential area on The Close, 0.6km from Seaview in Seaview and Nettlestone. Administratively it sits within Nettlestone & Seaview ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

For serious buyers, PO34 5BT is 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 55) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 97% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £648k, up 46.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PO34 5BT are sourced from Output Area E00087628 (shared with 8 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 5BT. The average age is 54.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

40%Active

FT: 23%

Unemployed: 0%

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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

Terraced

£ 527,000

3 sales · Mean £ 600,666

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

PO34 5BT has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour2

Criminal damage and arson2

Violence and sexual offences2

Burglary1

Other theft1

school Local Schools

Nettlestone Primary School

Good227 pupils0.7 km

St Helens Primary School

Good90 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Isle Of Wight Sports Club1.0 km

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby

Nisa Local0.9 km
Seaview Pharmacy0.8 km
Seaview Village Community Shop0.9 km
Vics Stores (Londis)0.7 km

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby

Nodes Point Holiday Park0.9 km
Northbank Hotel0.9 km
The Seaview Hotel1.0 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby

Lily's Coffee Shop0.9 km
Lime And Chilli0.8 km
LPSV0.9 km
Seaview Deli1.0 km
Seaview Pizza Kitchen0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Smallbrook Junction3.5 km
Ryde St Johns Road3.7 km
Ryde4.2 km

Bus Stops

Caws Avenue0.3 km
Caws Avenue0.3 km
Greenham Drive0.4 km
Greenham Drive0.4 km
The Hobbit0.5 km