Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

GILLS CLIFF ROAD, PO38 1AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GILLS CLIFF ROAD, PO38 1AD.

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Population

298

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 33,300 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO38 1AD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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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5/10
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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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1/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 46, PO38 1AD has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £346k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 8.1% year-on-year.

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

PO38 1AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gills Cliff Road, 0.3km from Steephill in Ventnor. Administratively it sits within Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £346k, up 8.1% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for PO38 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00087701 (shared with 10 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 PO38 1AD. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 325,500

13 sales · Mean £ 348,961

Semi-Detached

£ 205,000

9 sales · Mean £ 213,888

Flat

£ 91,000

3 sales · Mean £ 117,433

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PO38 1AD has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences28
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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The Island Free School

Good622 pupils0.5 km
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St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy

Good211 pupils0.6 km
A

St Catherine's School and College

Good79 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Co-op Food Ventnor0.9 km
  • Esplanade Beach Shop0.7 km
  • Five A Day0.9 km
  • Flowers For You0.9 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • Eversley Hotel0.4 km
  • No 24 Ventnor0.9 km
  • St Maur Hotel0.2 km
  • The Hambrough0.8 km
  • The Royal Hotel0.4 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Crab And Lobster Tap0.9 km
  • High Street Bar Company1.0 km
  • Mill Bay Inn0.8 km
  • Tinto's0.9 km
  • The Blenheim0.8 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Amarcord Pizzeria E Ristorante0.9 km
  • Besty & Spinky's0.8 km
  • Cantina0.9 km
  • Drunken Lobster0.9 km
  • Golden Sands0.7 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Crave Ice Cream0.9 km
  • Dalyan 20.9 km
  • Ocean View Fish And Chips0.2 km
  • T In The Park0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shanklin5.1 km
  • Lake6.9 km
  • Sandown7.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Lower Gills Cliff Road0.1 km
  • Lower Gills Cliff Road0.1 km
  • Glyn's View0.1 km
  • Gills Cliff Road Sch Stop0.2 km
  • Glyn's View - del nov230.2 km