Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

ST JOHNS ROAD, PO38 3EZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST JOHNS ROAD, PO38 3EZ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

277

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 33,300 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: PO38 3EZ 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.

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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

PO38 3EZ is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 90% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

PO38 3EZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on St Johns Road, 0.3km from Wroxall in Wroxall. Administratively it sits within Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

For families considering a move, PO38 3EZ represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for PO38 3EZ are sourced from Output Area E00087732 (shared with 12 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 3EZ. The average age is 56.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

PO38 3EZ has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences23
Burglary3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2

school Local Schools

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Wroxall Primary School

Requires Improvement126 pupils0.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Appuldurcombe Gardens Holiday Park0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Star Inn0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Central Convenience Stores0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shanklin3.7 km
  • Lake5.3 km
  • Sandown6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Village Church0.0 km
  • Village Church0.2 km
  • Appuldurcombe0.2 km
  • Appuldurcombe0.3 km
  • Manor Road0.4 km