Is PO41 0BD a safe place to live?

Yes, PO41 0BD is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 7 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in PO41 0BD?

The average property price in PO41 0BD is currently around £575k.

What is the population of PO41 0BD?

The population for the PO41 0BD area is approximately 251 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Isle of Wight, South East

BAY DRIVE, PO41 0BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BAY DRIVE, PO41 0BD.

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Population

251

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 34,800 /yr

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Employed

25%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. 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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7/10

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2/10

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1/10

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5/10

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5/10

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6/10

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10/10

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9/10

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Area Character

PO41 0BD is a settled retirement community — average age 63, 94% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £575k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending up 8.5% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

PO41 0BD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Bay Drive, 0.4km from Norton in Norton (Isle of Wight). Administratively it sits within Freshwater South ward and the Isle of Wight constituency.

For serious buyers, PO41 0BD is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents here average 63 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 94% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £575k, up 8.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for PO41 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00087448 (shared with 16 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 PO41 0BD. The average age is 63.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.6%

Asian / British Asian0.8%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

25%Active

FT: 10%

Unemployed: 2%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 575,000

1 sales · Mean £ 575,000

Detached

£ 510,000

2 sales · Mean £ 510,000

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

PO41 0BD has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3

Anti-social behaviour1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby

Cafe Verdi0.3 km
The Boat House Cafe Bar0.8 km

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby

Norton Grange Classic Resort0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Yarmouth (Isle of Wight)1.3 km
Lymington6.0 km
Lymington Pier6.5 km

Bus Stops

Westhill Lane0.2 km
Westhill Lane0.2 km
Hammond Close0.4 km
Pixley Hill0.4 km
Pixley Hill0.4 km