Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

PRIORY ROAD, PO34 5BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PRIORY ROAD, PO34 5BU.

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

55

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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
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PO34 5BU spans multiple life stages — average age 55, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

PO34 5BU is a sought-after residential area on Priory Road, 0.9km from Seaview in Seaview and Nettlestone. Administratively it sits within Nettlestone & Seaview ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

For serious buyers, PO34 5BU 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PO34 5BU 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 5BU. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

PO34 5BU has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Burglary1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Nettlestone Primary School

Good227 pupils0.8 km
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St Helens Primary School

Good90 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Nisa Local0.7 km
  • Vics Stores (Londis)0.8 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Nodes Point Holiday Park0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Smallbrook Junction3.6 km
  • Ryde St Johns Road3.8 km
  • Brading4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Caws Avenue0.5 km
  • Greenham Drive0.5 km
  • Greenham Drive0.5 km
  • Caws Avenue0.5 km