Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

VELSHEDA CLOSE, PO39 0AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VELSHEDA CLOSE, PO39 0AJ.

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Population

313

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 34,800 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

PO39 0AJ is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 67% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £342k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 7.6% year-on-year.

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

PO39 0AJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Velsheda Close, 0.6km from Colwell in Isle of Wight. Administratively it sits within Totland & Colwell ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. 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 here average 56 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 67% 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. Property: Average house prices are around £342k, up 7.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PO39 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00087684 (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 PO39 0AJ. The average age is 55.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 355,000

1 sales · Mean £ 355,000

Terraced

£ 245,000

3 sales · Mean £ 266,666

Detached

£ 215,000

1 sales · Mean £ 215,000

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

PO39 0AJ has low crime rates — 21 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.

Violence and sexual offences24
Anti-social behaviour20
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson6
Drugs3

school Local Schools

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St Saviour's Catholic Primary School

Good152 pupils0.9 km
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Freshwater & Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School

Good134 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • C&C Services0.2 km
  • Bay Cafe0.5 km
  • Captains Cabin & Gift Shop0.3 km
  • Cath And Mike's1.0 km
  • Duo Baguettes0.9 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Allsorts1.0 km
  • Cost Cutter0.3 km
  • Elliotts1.0 km
  • J & B Fisheries0.8 km
  • Kemkay Chemist Also Numark0.8 km
  • + 6 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Rockstone Cottage0.4 km
  • Sentry Mead0.5 km
  • Yha Totland1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Bayside Lounge0.2 km
  • The Vine Inn1.0 km
  • Totland Bay Bowling Club0.2 km
  • West Wight Social Club0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Double Dragon0.8 km
  • Fuoco Pizza0.8 km
  • Rainbow Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Sunbo0.3 km
  • The Burger And Grill0.7 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yarmouth (Isle of Wight)3.7 km
  • Lymington7.2 km
  • Lymington Pier8.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Coastguard Cottages0.2 km
  • Coastguard Cottages0.2 km
  • The Avenue0.2 km
  • The Avenue0.3 km
  • Colwell Common0.3 km