Is PO35 5PS a safe place to live?

Yes, PO35 5PS is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 6 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of PO35 5PS?

The population for the PO35 5PS area is approximately 305 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

PO35 5PS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO35 5PS.

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

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Population

305

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 40,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

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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9/10

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8/10

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2/10

workEmployment

2/10

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3/10

paymentsAffluence

5/10

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4/10

homeHome Ownership

8/10

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3/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates PO35 5PS — age 50, 82% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

PO35 5PS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.5km from Hillway in Bembridge. Administratively it sits within Bembridge ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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

Census 2021 statistics for PO35 5PS are sourced from Output Area E00087303 (shared with 22 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 5PS. The average age is 49.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active

FT: 26%

Unemployed: 3%

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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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PO35 5PS has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and robbery. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson1

Robbery1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

The Shop (Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park)0.7 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

The Propeller Inn (Iow) Ltd0.6 km
The Culver Haven Inn0.6 km

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby

Kingswood Education Centre1.0 km
The Culver Club0.7 km
Whitecliff Bay Beach Cafe0.7 km
Whitecliff Bay Holiday Park0.7 km
Wonky Cafe0.5 km