Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

CHURCH PLACE, PO40 9BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH PLACE, PO40 9BP.

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

PO40 9BP is an established family neighbourhood — 67% 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 mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

PO40 9BP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Church Place, 0.4km from Stroud Coppice in Freshwater and Totland. Administratively it sits within Freshwater South ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £418k.

Census 2021 statistics for PO40 9BP 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 9BP. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 575,000

1 sales · Mean £ 575,000

Semi-Detached

£ 262,000

3 sales · Mean £ 269,000

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

PO40 9BP has low crime rates — 10 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 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Allsorts1.0 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
  • Elliotts1.0 km
  • Mrs Middleton's Shop0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Red Lion0.0 km
  • The Vine Inn1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Cath And Mike's1.0 km
  • Honnor & Jeffery Ltd0.5 km
  • The Apple Farm1.0 km
  • The Rabbit Hole IOW0.8 km
  • West Wight Sports Centre1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Jaffran Indian Restaurant And Takeaway Ltd0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yarmouth (Isle of Wight)2.7 km
  • Lymington7.8 km
  • Lymington Pier8.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Place0.1 km
  • Church Place0.1 km
  • Regina Road0.3 km
  • Regina Road0.3 km
  • Parkway0.3 km