PO39 0AL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Lanes End, 0.5km from Totland in Freshwater and Totland. Administratively it sits within Totland & Colwell ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
For families considering a move, PO39 0AL represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 55) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £192k, down 22.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO39 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00087683 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LANES END, PO39 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LANES END, PO39 0AL.
253
55
£ 34,800 /yr
36%
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
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 78% owner-occupation and an average age of 55, PO39 0AL is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 22.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO39 0AL. The average age is 55.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 174,000
17 sales · Mean £ 168,381
Semi-Detached
£ 156,500
5 sales · Mean £ 160,300
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO39 0AL has low crime rates — 13 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
8 nearby- C&C Services0.3 km
- Bay Cafe0.2 km
- Captains Cabin & Gift Shop0.6 km
- Jills Kitchen0.9 km
- Longbeach Bar0.6 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Cost Cutter0.1 km
- J & B Fisheries1.0 km
- Loco0.4 km
- Longbeach Kiosk0.6 km
- PJ Thorne Butchers0.9 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Rockstone Cottage0.7 km
- Sentry Mead0.3 km
- The Hermitage B&B0.9 km
- Yha Totland0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Bayside Lounge0.5 km
- Totland Bay Bowling Club0.2 km
- West Wight Social Club1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Fuoco Pizza1.0 km
- Sunbo0.2 km
- The Burger And Grill0.9 km
- Totties0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yarmouth (Isle of Wight)4.0 km
- Lymington7.4 km
- Lymington Pier8.3 km
Bus Stops
- The Broadway0.2 km
- Coastguard Cottages0.2 km
- Coastguard Cottages0.2 km
- War Memorial0.3 km
- War Memorial0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: PO390AL · Data under Open Government Licence