PO40 9UD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Manor Road, 0.3km from Afton in Freshwater and Totland. Administratively it sits within Freshwater South ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.
For serious buyers, PO40 9UD is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents here average 61 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 89% 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 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £615k, up 23.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for PO40 9UD are sourced from Output Area E00087439 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MANOR ROAD, PO40 9UD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANOR ROAD, PO40 9UD.
252
61
£ 34,800 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
PO40 9UD is a settled retirement community — average age 61, 89% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £615k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending up 23.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PO40 9UD. The average age is 61.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 550,000
3 sales · Mean £ 520,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
PO40 9UD has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Freshwater & Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Freshwater Lifeboat Souvenirs0.7 km
- Orchard Brothers0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Albion Hotel0.7 km
- Dimbola Lodge0.9 km
- Freshwater Bay House0.9 km
- Honnor & Jeffery Ltd0.9 km
- Surf Shack FWB Ltd0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Stores Limited0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Yarmouth (Isle of Wight)3.6 km
- Lymington8.8 km
- Lymington Pier9.3 km
Bus Stops
- The Apple Farm0.2 km
- Afton Barns0.2 km
- Afton Barns Sch Only - del nov230.2 km
- Afton Corner0.2 km
- Afton Corner - del nov230.3 km
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Postcode Profile: PO409UD · Data under Open Government Licence