Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

FERN BANK CLOSE, PO39 0FH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERN BANK CLOSE, PO39 0FH.

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

354

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Avg Age

58

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Avg Income

£ 34,800 /yr

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Employed

38%

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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9/10
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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

PO39 0FH is a settled retirement community — average age 58, 79% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £725k 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 0FH is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Fern Bank Close, 0.5km 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 0FH offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Average age 58 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 79% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £725k.

Census 2021 statistics for PO39 0FH are sourced from Output Area E00087678 (shared with 25 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 0FH. The average age is 58.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 740,000

5 sales · Mean £ 780,500

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

PO39 0FH has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2

school Local Schools

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St Saviour's Catholic Primary School

Good152 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Cost Cutter0.9 km
  • Loco0.7 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Sentry Mead0.7 km
  • The Golf House1.0 km
  • The Hermitage B&B0.1 km
  • Weston Manor Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
  • Yha Totland0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Highdown Inn0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Bay Cafe0.8 km
  • The Waterfront Bar/Restaurant0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Sunbo1.0 km
  • Totties0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yarmouth (Isle of Wight)4.9 km
  • Lymington8.2 km
  • Lymington Pier9.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Christ Church0.1 km
  • Christ Church0.1 km
  • Heatherwood Park Road0.2 km
  • Touchwood0.3 km
  • Headon Rise0.3 km