Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

ZIG ZAG ROAD, PO38 1DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ZIG ZAG ROAD, PO38 1DA.

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Population

240

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 33,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PO38 1DA spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

PO38 1DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Zig Zag Road, 0.3km from The Grove in Ventnor. Administratively it sits within Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

For families considering a move, PO38 1DA represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 53 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00087704 (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 1DA. The average age is 53.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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

PO38 1DA has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences44
Public order27
Shoplifting23
Criminal damage and arson9
Anti-social behaviour8

school Local Schools

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St Catherine's School and College

Good79 pupils0.3 km
S

The Island Free School

Good622 pupils0.7 km
P

St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy

Good211 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
  • Co-op Food Ventnor0.5 km
  • Esplanade Beach Shop0.3 km
  • Five A Day0.5 km
  • Flowers For You0.5 km
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

9 nearby
  • Eversley Hotel0.3 km
  • No 24 Ventnor0.5 km
  • St Maur Hotel0.3 km
  • The Hambrough0.4 km
  • The Royal Hotel0.2 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • Crab And Lobster Tap0.4 km
  • High Street Bar Company0.5 km
  • Mill Bay Inn0.5 km
  • Tinto's0.5 km
  • The Blenheim0.4 km
  • + 6 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Amarcord Pizzeria E Ristorante0.5 km
  • Besty & Spinky's0.5 km
  • Cantina0.5 km
  • Carnaby Tea Rooms0.6 km
  • Drunken Lobster0.5 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Crave Ice Cream0.5 km
  • Dalyan 20.5 km
  • Ocean View Fish And Chips0.3 km
  • T In The Park0.2 km
  • The Mandarin0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Zig Zag Road0.0 km
  • Zig Zag Road School Stop0.1 km
  • Alpine Road0.1 km
  • Alpine Road0.1 km
  • St Albans Steps0.2 km