PO35 5QS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Downs View Road, 0.4km from Foreland Fields in Bembridge. Administratively it sits within Bembridge ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
For serious buyers, PO35 5QS is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 70% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £430k.
Census 2021 statistics for PO35 5QS are sourced from Output Area E00087300 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOWNS VIEW ROAD, PO35 5QS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWNS VIEW ROAD, PO35 5QS.
288
53
£ 40,600 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PO35 5QS spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. £430k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO35 5QS. The average age is 53.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 248,750
6 sales · Mean £ 309,583
Semi-Detached
£ 395,000
1 sales · Mean £ 395,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO35 5QS has low crime rates — 11 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.
school Local Schools
Bembridge Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Captain Stan Fish Store0.8 km
- Frampton's0.9 km
- National Trust Enterprises0.9 km
- No 8 Cafe/The Farm Shop0.8 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Bembridge Coast Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Bembridge Bowling Club0.5 km
- Crab And Lobster0.6 km
- MRH Pub Company T/A The Birdham0.2 km
- Old Village Inn0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Angel In The Kitchen0.8 km
- Barbosa0.8 km
- Bembridge Bakery0.8 km
- Bembridge Friendship Circle0.8 km
- Bembridge Methodist Hall0.3 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-Op Welcome0.3 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Jade Garden Chinese Take Away0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brading4.0 km
- Smallbrook Junction6.2 km
- Sandown6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Fire Station0.1 km
- Lane End Road0.2 km
- Lane End Road0.2 km
- Lane End Shops0.2 km
- Crossway0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO355QS · Data under Open Government Licence