Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

COPSE LANE, PO40 9DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COPSE LANE, PO40 9DB.

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

234

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Avg Age

61

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Avg Income

£ 34,800 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: PO40 9DB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. 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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6/10
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3/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

PO40 9DB is a settled retirement community — average age 61, 92% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.

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

PO40 9DB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Copse Lane, 0.5km 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 9DB represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An established, mature community with an average age of 61 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k.

Census 2021 statistics for PO40 9DB are sourced from Output Area E00087442 (shared with 11 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 9DB. The average age is 61.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 275,000

2 sales · Mean £ 275,000

Semi-Detached

£ 188,000

1 sales · Mean £ 188,000

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

PO40 9DB has low crime rates — 6 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
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1

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
  • Allsorts0.9 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
  • Elliotts0.9 km
  • Mrs Middleton's Shop0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Red Lion0.4 km
  • The Vine Inn0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Cath And Mike's0.9 km
  • Freshwater Coffee House1.0 km
  • Honnor & Jeffery Ltd0.7 km
  • The Rabbit Hole IOW0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Yarmouth (Isle of Wight)2.5 km
  • Lymington7.4 km
  • Lymington Pier8.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Regina Road0.1 km
  • Regina Road0.1 km
  • Kings Manor Road0.2 km
  • Parkway0.2 km
  • Church Place0.4 km