PO38 1LQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Castle Road, 0.5km from The Grove in Ventnor. Administratively it sits within Ventnor & St Lawrence ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PO38 1LQ are sourced from Output Area E00087706 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTLE ROAD, PO38 1LQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE ROAD, PO38 1LQ.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PO38 1LQ spans multiple life stages — average age 59, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO38 1LQ. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO38 1LQ has low crime rates — 24 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.
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
16 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Co-op Food Ventnor0.6 km
- Esplanade Beach Shop0.4 km
- Five A Day0.6 km
- Flowers For You0.6 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
9 nearby- Eversley Hotel0.2 km
- No 24 Ventnor0.6 km
- St Maur Hotel0.2 km
- The Hambrough0.5 km
- The Royal Hotel0.1 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Crab And Lobster Tap0.6 km
- High Street Bar Company0.7 km
- Mill Bay Inn0.5 km
- Tinto's0.6 km
- The Blenheim0.5 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Amarcord Pizzeria E Ristorante0.6 km
- Besty & Spinky's0.5 km
- Cantina0.6 km
- Carnaby Tea Rooms0.7 km
- Drunken Lobster0.6 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Crave Ice Cream0.7 km
- Dalyan 20.6 km
- Ocean View Fish And Chips0.2 km
- T In The Park0.1 km
- The Mandarin0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shanklin5.0 km
- Lake6.8 km
- Sandown7.8 km
Bus Stops
- Eversley Hotel0.1 km
- Alpine Road0.1 km
- St Albans Steps0.1 km
- Eversley Hotel0.1 km
- Zig Zag Road School Stop0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PO381LQ · Data under Open Government Licence