PO39 0AB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Colwell Road, 0.5km from Colwell in Freshwater and Totland. Administratively it sits within Totland & Colwell ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in PO39, PO39 0AB offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 57 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £460k, down 15.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO39 0AB are sourced from Output Area E00087679 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLWELL ROAD, PO39 0AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLWELL ROAD, PO39 0AB.
301
57
£ 34,800 /yr
35%
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
Average age 57, 86% owned. PO39 0AB is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £460k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending down 15.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO39 0AB. The average age is 56.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 460,000
5 sales · Mean £ 472,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO39 0AB has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Saviour's Catholic Primary School
Freshwater & Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- C&C Services0.2 km
- Bay Cafe0.7 km
- Captains Cabin & Gift Shop0.4 km
- Cath And Mike's0.8 km
- Duo Baguettes0.7 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Allsorts0.8 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Cost Cutter0.5 km
- Elliotts0.8 km
- J & B Fisheries0.6 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Rockstone Cottage0.3 km
- Sentry Mead0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Freshwater Conservative Club0.8 km
- The Bayside Lounge0.3 km
- The Vine Inn0.8 km
- Totland Bay Bowling Club0.3 km
- West Wight Social Club0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Double Dragon0.6 km
- Fuoco Pizza0.6 km
- Jaffran Indian Restaurant And Takeaway Ltd0.9 km
- Rainbow Fish Bar0.6 km
- Sunbo0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yarmouth (Isle of Wight)3.5 km
- Lymington7.3 km
- Lymington Pier8.1 km
Bus Stops
- Colwell Road0.1 km
- The Avenue0.1 km
- The Avenue0.1 km
- Colwell Common0.1 km
- Coastguard Cottages0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO390AB · Data under Open Government Licence