Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

MAIN ROAD, PO38 3NQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN ROAD, PO38 3NQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

275

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 40,200 /yr

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Employed

43%

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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. PO38 3NQ spans multiple life stages — average age 54, moderate ownership and renting. 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 3NQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Main Road, 0.2km from Rookley in Rookley. Administratively it sits within Central Rural ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 89% 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.

Census 2021 statistics for PO38 3NQ are sourced from Output Area E00087357 (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 3NQ. The average age is 54.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.6%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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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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PO38 3NQ has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Godshill Orchard0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Chequers Inn0.9 km
  • The Lakeside Bar \& Eatery0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shanklin7.5 km
  • Lake8.1 km
  • Sandown8.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Village Green0.1 km
  • Village Green0.1 km
  • The Lakes0.1 km
  • The Lakes0.1 km
  • Methodist Church - del nov230.2 km