Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

MADEIRA ROAD, PO39 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MADEIRA ROAD, PO39 0BJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

356

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Avg Age

63

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Avg Income

£ 34,800 /yr

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Employed

28%

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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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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Area Character

PO39 0BJ is a settled retirement community — average age 63, 86% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £595k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

PO39 0BJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Madeira Road, 0.2km from Totland 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 0BJ offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An established, mature community with an average age of 63 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £595k.

Census 2021 statistics for PO39 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00087686 (shared with 11 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 0BJ. The average age is 63.3. 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 Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

28%Active
FT: 14%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 380,000

5 sales · Mean £ 486,500

Semi-Detached

£ 575,000

1 sales · Mean £ 575,000

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

PO39 0BJ has low crime rates — 15 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 offences12
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order3
Burglary2

school Local Schools

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St Saviour's Catholic Primary School

Good152 pupils0.5 km
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Freshwater & Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School

Good134 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • C&C Services0.4 km
  • Bay Cafe0.3 km
  • Captains Cabin & Gift Shop0.9 km
  • Jills Kitchen1.0 km
  • Longbeach Bar0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Cost Cutter0.2 km
  • Loco0.1 km
  • Longbeach Kiosk0.9 km
  • PJ Thorne Butchers0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Rockstone Cottage0.9 km
  • Sentry Mead0.0 km
  • The Hermitage B&B0.7 km
  • Weston Manor Bed & Breakfast0.8 km
  • Yha Totland0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Bayside Lounge0.8 km
  • Totland Bay Bowling Club0.4 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Sunbo0.3 km
  • The Burger And Grill0.9 km
  • Totties0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yarmouth (Isle of Wight)4.2 km
  • Lymington7.7 km
  • Lymington Pier8.6 km

Bus Stops

  • War Memorial0.1 km
  • War Memorial0.1 km
  • St Saviours Road0.2 km
  • The Broadway0.3 km
  • The Waterfront Inn0.3 km