PO38 1DB is a mixed residential area on Belle Vue Road, 0.2km from The Grove in Ventnor. Administratively it sits within Ventnor & St Lawrence ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PO38, PO38 1DB offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £430k, up 92.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO38 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00087705 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BELLE VUE ROAD, PO38 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BELLE VUE ROAD, PO38 1DB.
211
53
£ 33,300 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
PO38 1DB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (53) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 92.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO38 1DB. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 257,000
6 sales · Mean £ 301,666
Detached
£ 465,000
1 sales · Mean £ 465,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO38 1DB is moderate at 81 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.
school Local Schools
St Catherine's School and College
The Island Free School
St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Co-op Food Ventnor0.4 km
- Esplanade Beach Shop0.3 km
- Five A Day0.4 km
- Flowers For You0.4 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Eversley Hotel0.4 km
- No 24 Ventnor0.4 km
- St Maur Hotel0.4 km
- The Hambrough0.4 km
- The Royal Hotel0.2 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Crab And Lobster Tap0.3 km
- High Street Bar Company0.4 km
- Mill Bay Inn0.4 km
- Tinto's0.4 km
- The Blenheim0.3 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Amarcord Pizzeria E Ristorante0.4 km
- Besty & Spinky's0.4 km
- Cantina0.4 km
- Carnaby Tea Rooms0.5 km
- Drunken Lobster0.4 km
- + 20 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Crave Ice Cream0.4 km
- Dalyan 20.4 km
- Ocean View Fish And Chips0.4 km
- T In The Park0.3 km
- The Mandarin0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shanklin4.7 km
- Lake6.6 km
- Sandown7.6 km
Bus Stops
- Zig Zag Road0.1 km
- Zig Zag Road School Stop0.1 km
- Alpine Road0.2 km
- Alpine Road0.2 km
- Old Station Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO381DB · Data under Open Government Licence