PO39 0DW is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Amos Hill, 0.6km from Freshwater in Freshwater and Totland. Administratively it sits within Totland & Colwell ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
For families considering a move, PO39 0DW represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 57 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for PO39 0DW are sourced from Output Area E00087679 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AMOS HILL, PO39 0DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AMOS HILL, PO39 0DW.
301
57
£ 34,800 /yr
35%
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
PO39 0DW is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 86% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO39 0DW. The average age is 56.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO39 0DW has low crime rates — 34 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
13 nearby- C&C Services0.2 km
- Bay Cafe0.7 km
- Captains Cabin & Gift Shop0.6 km
- Cath And Mike's0.7 km
- Duo Baguettes0.6 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Allsorts0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
- Cost Cutter0.4 km
- Elliotts0.7 km
- J & B Fisheries0.5 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Buttercup House1.0 km
- Rockstone Cottage0.4 km
- Sentry Mead0.5 km
- Yha Totland0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Freshwater Conservative Club0.7 km
- The Bayside Lounge0.5 km
- The Vine Inn0.7 km
- Totland Bay Bowling Club0.3 km
- West Wight Social Club0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Double Dragon0.6 km
- Fuoco Pizza0.5 km
- Jaffran Indian Restaurant And Takeaway Ltd0.9 km
- Rainbow Fish Bar0.6 km
- Sunbo0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yarmouth (Isle of Wight)3.6 km
- Lymington7.5 km
- Lymington Pier8.3 km
Bus Stops
- The Avenue0.1 km
- The Avenue0.1 km
- Coastguard Cottages0.2 km
- Coastguard Cottages0.3 km
- Colwell Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO390DW · Data under Open Government Licence