PO40 9HB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Queens Road, 0.2km from Pound Green in Freshwater and Totland. Administratively it sits within Freshwater South ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
For families considering a move, PO40 9HB represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 55 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £290k.
Census 2021 statistics for PO40 9HB are sourced from Output Area E00087431 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
QUEENS ROAD, PO40 9HB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENS ROAD, PO40 9HB.
290
55
£ 34,800 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates PO40 9HB — age 55, 84% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO40 9HB. The average age is 54.9. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 229,000
2 sales · Mean £ 229,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO40 9HB has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Freshwater & Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School
St Saviour's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Allsorts0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Elliotts0.5 km
- J & B Fisheries0.6 km
- Kemkay Chemist Also Numark0.5 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Buttercup House0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Freshwater Conservative Club0.2 km
- The Vine Inn0.5 km
- West Wight Social Club0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Cath And Mike's0.5 km
- Dimbola Lodge0.9 km
- Duo Baguettes0.5 km
- Freshwater Coffee House0.5 km
- Honnor & Jeffery Ltd0.7 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.8 km
- The Southern Co-Operative Limited0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Double Dragon0.5 km
- Fuoco Pizza0.5 km
- Jaffran Indian Restaurant And Takeaway Ltd0.5 km
- Rainbow Fish Bar0.5 km
- The Burger And Grill0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yarmouth (Isle of Wight)3.7 km
- Lymington8.1 km
- Lymington Pier8.8 km
Bus Stops
- Pound Green0.1 km
- Pound Green SCH0.1 km
- Middleton0.3 km
- Health & Leisure Centre0.3 km
- Farringford House0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO409HB · Data under Open Government Licence