PO38 1DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Ventnor in Ventnor. Administratively it sits within Ventnor & St Lawrence ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, PO38 1DN is these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 13% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00087696 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PO38 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PO38 1DN.
261
45
£ 33,300 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO38 1DN 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
PO38 1DN has a significant social housing presence — 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 45-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO38 1DN. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around PO38 1DN is moderate at 67 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. 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 Ltd0.1 km
- Co-op Food Ventnor0.1 km
- Esplanade Beach Shop0.3 km
- Five A Day0.1 km
- Flowers For You0.1 km
- + 12 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
10 nearby- Cornerways0.6 km
- Eversley Hotel0.6 km
- No 24 Ventnor0.1 km
- St Maur Hotel0.8 km
- The Hambrough0.1 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Crab And Lobster Tap0.1 km
- High Street Bar Company0.1 km
- Mill Bay Inn0.2 km
- Tinto's0.1 km
- The Blenheim0.1 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Amarcord Pizzeria E Ristorante0.1 km
- Besty & Spinky's0.2 km
- Cantina0.1 km
- Carnaby Tea Rooms0.1 km
- Drunken Lobster0.1 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Crave Ice Cream0.1 km
- Dalyan 20.1 km
- Ocean View Fish And Chips0.8 km
- T In The Park0.6 km
- The Mandarin0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shanklin4.7 km
- Lake6.5 km
- Sandown7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Boots0.1 km
- Spring Hill Gardens0.1 km
- Central Car Park0.2 km
- Grove House Surgery0.2 km
- Spring Hill Gardens0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: PO381DN · Data under Open Government Licence