Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

EMBANKMENT ROAD, PO35 5NR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EMBANKMENT ROAD, PO35 5NR.

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Population

224

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 40,600 /yr

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Employed

42%

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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10/10
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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 76% owner-occupation and an average age of 57, PO35 5NR is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — reflects the demand.

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

PO35 5NR is a sought-after residential area on Embankment Road, 0.4km from Bembridge in Bembridge. Administratively it sits within Bembridge ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

For serious buyers, PO35 5NR is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Average age 57 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 76% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for PO35 5NR are sourced from Output Area E00087292 (shared with 26 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 PO35 5NR. The average age is 56.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 23%
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.

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

PO35 5NR has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Bembridge Church of England Primary School

Good192 pupils1.1 km
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St Helens Primary School

Good90 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
  • Captain Stan Fish Store0.4 km
  • Frampton's0.4 km
  • National Trust Enterprises0.8 km
  • No 8 Cafe/The Farm Shop0.4 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Bembridge Bowling Club0.7 km
  • Bembridge Sailing Club0.0 km
  • Old Village Inn0.5 km
  • Steve's Bar0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Angel In The Kitchen0.5 km
  • Barbosa0.4 km
  • Bembridge Bakery0.4 km
  • Bembridge Friendship Circle0.4 km
  • Bembridge Methodist Hall0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Jade Garden Chinese Take Away0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brading3.5 km
  • Smallbrook Junction5.0 km
  • Ryde St Johns Road5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Bembridge Point0.2 km
  • Bembridge Point0.2 km
  • Ducie Avenue0.3 km
  • Holy Trinity Church0.4 km
  • Foreland Road0.5 km