Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

HURST POINT VIEW, PO39 0AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HURST POINT VIEW, PO39 0AQ.

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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 0AQ 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 — £338k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 76.9% year-on-year.

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

PO39 0AQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Hurst Point View, 0.7km 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £338k, up 76.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PO39 0AQ 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 0AQ. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 292,500

7 sales · Mean £ 298,921

Detached

£ 435,000

9 sales · Mean £ 417,972

Terraced

£ 265,000

6 sales · Mean £ 273,666

Flat

£ 143,500

3 sales · Mean £ 167,166

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

PO39 0AQ has low crime rates — 8 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 offences5
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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St Saviour's Catholic Primary School

Good152 pupils1.0 km
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Freshwater & Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School

Good134 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • C&C Services0.3 km
  • Bay Cafe0.4 km
  • Captains Cabin & Gift Shop0.4 km
  • Jills Kitchen0.9 km
  • Longbeach Bar0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Cost Cutter0.3 km
  • J & B Fisheries1.0 km
  • Kemkay Chemist Also Numark1.0 km
  • Loco0.6 km
  • Longbeach Kiosk0.4 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Rockstone Cottage0.5 km
  • Sentry Mead0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Bayside Lounge0.2 km
  • Totland Bay Bowling Club0.3 km
  • West Wight Social Club1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Fuoco Pizza1.0 km
  • Sunbo0.4 km
  • The Burger And Grill0.8 km
  • Totties0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Coastguard Cottages0.3 km
  • Coastguard Cottages0.3 km
  • Colwell Bay Car Park0.4 km
  • The Broadway0.4 km
  • The Avenue0.4 km