Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

HOOKE HILL, PO40 9BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOOKE HILL, PO40 9BJ.

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Population

399

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 34,800 /yr

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Employed

41%

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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. PO40 9BJ's 67% ownership and 51-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

PO40 9BJ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Hooke Hill, 0.2km from Stroud Coppice in Freshwater and Totland. Administratively it sits within Freshwater South ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

For families considering a move, PO40 9BJ represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £290k.

Census 2021 statistics for PO40 9BJ are sourced from Output Area E00087437 (shared with 22 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 PO40 9BJ. The average age is 51.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 287,599

5 sales · Mean £ 267,119

Detached

£ 268,000

1 sales · Mean £ 268,000

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

PO40 9BJ has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting5
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2

school Local Schools

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Freshwater & Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School

Good134 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Allsorts0.8 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.8 km
  • Elliotts0.8 km
  • J & B Fisheries1.0 km
  • Kemkay Chemist Also Numark1.0 km
  • + 4 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Buttercup House0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Freshwater Conservative Club0.9 km
  • Red Lion0.2 km
  • The Vine Inn0.8 km
  • West Wight Social Club1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Cath And Mike's0.8 km
  • Duo Baguettes0.9 km
  • Freshwater Coffee House0.8 km
  • Honnor & Jeffery Ltd0.4 km
  • The Rabbit Hole IOW0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Double Dragon1.0 km
  • Fuoco Pizza1.0 km
  • Jaffran Indian Restaurant And Takeaway Ltd0.7 km
  • Rainbow Fish Bar0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yarmouth (Isle of Wight)2.8 km
  • Lymington7.8 km
  • Lymington Pier8.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Place0.0 km
  • Church Place0.0 km
  • Hooke Close0.2 km
  • Hooke Close0.2 km
  • Parkway0.2 km