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.
GILLS CLIFF ROAD, PO38 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GILLS CLIFF ROAD, PO38 1AD.
298
46
£ 33,300 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
The Island Free School
St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy
St Catherine's School and College
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, 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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
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
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Postcode Profile: PO381AD · Data under Open Government Licence