Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

OLD POUND CLOSE, PO36 0BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD POUND CLOSE, PO36 0BG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

314

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 34,200 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: PO36 0BG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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1/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

PO36 0BG is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 87% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

PO36 0BG is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Old Pound Close, 0.2km from Brading in Brading. Administratively it sits within Brading & St Helens ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents here average 56 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PO36 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00087321 (shared with 17 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 PO36 0BG. The average age is 56.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 4%
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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 2026-02)

PO36 0BG has low crime rates — 31 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.

Violence and sexual offences28
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs3
Public order3
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School

Good177 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Brading Foodmarket0.1 km
  • Rectory Mansion Shop0.1 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Lodge On The Marsh0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Brading Cricket Club0.7 km
  • Brading Town Football Club0.3 km
  • The Bugle Inn0.1 km
  • The Yarbridge Inn0.9 km
  • Wheatsheaf Inn0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Hungry Bear0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Brothers Of Brading0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Brading0.5 km
  • Sandown3.1 km
  • Smallbrook Junction3.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Church0.2 km
  • Bull Ring0.2 km
  • Bull Ring0.2 km
  • Church0.2 km
  • Wrax Road0.4 km