PO39 0BS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Broadway, 0.3km from Totland in Freshwater and Totland. Administratively it sits within Totland & Colwell ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. 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 average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £262k.
Census 2021 statistics for PO39 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00087685 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BROADWAY, PO39 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROADWAY, PO39 0BS.
326
51
£ 34,800 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PO39 0BS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
PO39 0BS is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 51 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO39 0BS. The average age is 50.9. 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 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
£ 267,500
3 sales · Mean £ 280,833
Flat
£ 200,000
1 sales · Mean £ 200,000
Detached
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO39 0BS has low crime rates — 19 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
9 nearby- C&C Services0.3 km
- Bay Cafe0.3 km
- Captains Cabin & Gift Shop0.8 km
- Duo Baguettes1.0 km
- Jills Kitchen0.9 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Cost Cutter0.2 km
- J & B Fisheries0.9 km
- Kemkay Chemist Also Numark0.9 km
- Loco0.1 km
- Longbeach Kiosk0.8 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Rockstone Cottage0.8 km
- Sentry Mead0.1 km
- The Hermitage B&B0.8 km
- Weston Manor Bed & Breakfast0.9 km
- Yha Totland0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Bayside Lounge0.7 km
- Totland Bay Bowling Club0.2 km
- West Wight Social Club0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Double Dragon0.9 km
- Fuoco Pizza0.9 km
- Rainbow Fish Bar1.0 km
- Sunbo0.1 km
- The Burger And Grill0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yarmouth (Isle of Wight)4.0 km
- Lymington7.6 km
- Lymington Pier8.5 km
Bus Stops
- War Memorial0.1 km
- The Broadway0.1 km
- War Memorial0.1 km
- Coastguard Cottages0.2 km
- Coastguard Cottages0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO390BS · Data under Open Government Licence