PO38 1DF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on St Albans Gardens, 0.5km from Steephill in Ventnor. Administratively it sits within Ventnor & St Lawrence ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
For families considering a move, PO38 1DF represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. An established, mature community with an average age of 59 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £490k.
Census 2021 statistics for PO38 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00087706 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST ALBANS GARDENS, PO38 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST ALBANS GARDENS, PO38 1DF.
195
59
£ 33,300 /yr
33%
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 1DF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £490k, 63% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £490k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO38 1DF. The average age is 59.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 320,000
4 sales · Mean £ 344,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO38 1DF has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Island Free School
St Catherine's School and College
St Francis Catholic and Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
- Co-op Food Ventnor0.8 km
- Esplanade Beach Shop0.6 km
- Five A Day0.8 km
- Flowers For You0.8 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- Eversley Hotel0.3 km
- No 24 Ventnor0.8 km
- St Maur Hotel0.1 km
- The Hambrough0.7 km
- The Royal Hotel0.3 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Crab And Lobster Tap0.7 km
- High Street Bar Company0.8 km
- Mill Bay Inn0.7 km
- Tinto's0.8 km
- The Blenheim0.7 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Amarcord Pizzeria E Ristorante0.8 km
- Besty & Spinky's0.7 km
- Cantina0.8 km
- Carnaby Tea Rooms0.9 km
- Drunken Lobster0.8 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Crave Ice Cream0.8 km
- Dalyan 20.8 km
- Ocean View Fish And Chips0.2 km
- T In The Park0.3 km
- The Mandarin0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shanklin5.0 km
- Lake6.9 km
- Sandown7.9 km
Bus Stops
- Gills Cliff Road Sch Stop0.1 km
- St Albans Steps0.1 km
- Lower Gills Cliff Road0.2 km
- Steephill Down Road0.2 km
- Lower Gills Cliff Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO381DF · Data under Open Government Licence