Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

REW CLOSE, PO38 1BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REW CLOSE, PO38 1BH.

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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 1BH 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

PO38 1BH is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 18.8% year-on-year.

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

PO38 1BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rew Close, 0.4km from Lowtherville 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. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k, down 18.8% 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 1BH 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 1BH. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 225,000

5 sales · Mean £ 230,400

Semi-Detached

£ 200,000

6 sales · Mean £ 198,416

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

PO38 1BH has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences52
Other theft5
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3

school Local Schools

S

The Island Free School

Good622 pupils0.1 km
P

St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy

Good211 pupils0.2 km
A

St Catherine's School and College

Good79 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
  • Esplanade Beach Shop0.9 km
  • Occasions And Ventnor Post Office1.0 km
  • Central Convenience Stores0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Eversley Hotel0.7 km
  • St Maur Hotel0.5 km
  • The Royal Hotel0.7 km
  • The Wellington Hotel0.8 km
  • Lonsdale B & B0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Blenheim1.0 km
  • The Spyglass Inn0.9 km
  • Ventnor Golf Club0.5 km
  • Ventnor Bowling Club1.0 km
  • Ventnor Social Club0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Golden Sands0.9 km
  • Lady Scarletts Tea Parlour0.9 km
  • Rex Piano Bar & Restaurant1.0 km
  • Smoking Lobster0.9 km
  • Ventnor Cricket Club Trading Ltd0.8 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Ocean View Fish And Chips0.4 km
  • T In The Park0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shanklin4.8 km
  • Lake6.7 km
  • Sandown7.7 km

Bus Stops

  • York Road0.2 km
  • Island Free School0.2 km
  • Island Free School0.2 km
  • York Road0.2 km
  • Island Free School0.3 km