Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

LESSLAND COTTAGES, PO38 3AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LESSLAND COTTAGES, PO38 3AS.

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Population

447

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 38,500 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

PO38 3AS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £360k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

PO38 3AS is a mixed residential area on Lessland Cottages, 0.6km from Sandford in Isle of Wight. Administratively it sits within Central Rural ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

For serious buyers, PO38 3AS is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Average house prices are around £360k.

Census 2021 statistics for PO38 3AS are sourced from Output Area E00087725 (shared with 44 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 3AS. The average age is 48.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 333,000

2 sales · Mean £ 333,000

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Sandford Garage (Iow) Ltd0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shanklin3.7 km
  • Lake4.7 km
  • Sandown5.3 km