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Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet

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About

Brighstone, Calbourne and Shalfleet form a rural ward in the west of the Isle of Wight, characterised by chalk downland, farmland and wooded valleys. The area is centred around the River Yar, which flows north to the Solent. Villages like Brighstone and Shalfleet are traditional settlements with historic churches and pubs, while Calbourne is known for its watermill. The landscape is primarily agricultural, with a network of quiet lanes and public footpaths crossing the area.

The ward includes the coastline from Afton Down to Hamstead, featuring the fossil-rich cliffs of Compton Bay. The area is less densely populated than the island's eastern side, with a focus on farming and local commerce. Brighstone's museum, detailing local history and the infamous 'Brighstone Meteorite', is a notable community resource. This part of the island offers a quiet, inland character distinct from the seaside resorts.

Area overview

On average Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 6.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet is £51,616 per year. There are 1 schools in Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet is home to around 3,064 people, with a population density of about 55.7 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet Population
3,064
Population density
55.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.56(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.9(-60%)
Burglary
4.24(+63%)
Other theft
3.59(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.94(-54%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,977
97.26%
Other White
41
1.34%
Irish
11
0.36%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
8
0.26%
Other
7
0.23%
Total population: 3,061

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
921
33.39%
Level 3 (A level)
464
16.82%
No qualifications
426
15.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
379
13.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
271
9.83%
Total 16+ residents: 2,758

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
849
58.75%
Owns with a mortgage
299
20.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
136
9.41%
Other social rented
94
6.51%
Other forms of private rent
39
2.7%
Total households: 1,445

Property prices in Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet

Median price£380,000
Price per sq ft£341
Sales (last 12 months)29
Typical range (middle 50%)£335K – £480K

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 (about £341 per square foot) in Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet area, with individual transactions ranging from £121,500 up to £830,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£410,000£403
Semi-Detached8£340,000£319
Terraced2£200,000£191

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£305,000£212,500£195,000
2017£306,000£250,000£216,000
2018£345,000£250,000£215,000
2019£327,500£292,500£165,000
2020£325,000£280,000£215,000
2021£399,975£277,500£322,000
2022£415,000£315,875£260,000
2023£500,000£312,500£260,000
2024£420,000£295,000£245,000
2025£405,000£340,000£270,000
2026£757,500£335,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£248£256£242
2017£294£211£294
2018£270£241£219
2019£300£249£246
2020£297£252£270
2021£327£257£272
2022£365£399£305
2023£353£356£269
2024£375£311£318
2025£403£315£208
2026£427£315
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet

Is Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet safe?

Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet?

The median sale price in Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet is £380,000 (about £341 per square foot) based on 29 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet?

Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet?

Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet sits around rank 13,642 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet?

The average household income in Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet is around £51,616 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet?

Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet is represented by 1 elected councillor: Nick Stuart (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet

PO304DH

Hunnyhill

PO304AU

Rowdown Lane

PO304LT

New Road

PO305UH

Solent View

PO304EB

Strawberry Lane

PO304LX

Colemans Lane

PO304LS

New Road

PO304QU

The Orchard

PO304JD

School Lane

PO304AW

Moortown Lane

PO304ND

Main Road

PO410TR

Main Road

PO304PF

Locks Green

PO410TU

Main Road

PO304PA

Elmsworth Lane

PO304LN

Main Road

PO304BE

Wilberforce Road

PO304JN

Westover

PO304PT

Gusters Shute

PO304DU

Hunnyhill

PO304AS

Hollis Drive

PO304BS

Galley Lane

PO304LU

New Road

PO410TX

Main Road

PO304NE

Mill Road

PO304QB

Porchfield Business Park

PO318NG

Rolls Hill

PO304AB

Limerstone Road

PO304EZ

Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet

PO304EH

Garden Cottages

PO304AP

Upper Lane

PO304AH

Main Road

PO304BG

Shippards Road

PO304QH

Rectory Lane

PO304EJ

Follet Close

PO410TW

Dodpits Lane

PO304BL

Pippins Close

PO304AR

Upper Lane

PO304NY

Old Vicarage Lane

PO304NX

London Heath Cottages

PO304DF

Woodside Drive

PO304JW

Westover

PO410UE

Brook Road

PO304BD

Wilberforce Road

PO304HU

Swainston

PO304LZ

Yarmouth Road

PO382LR

Chine Lane

PO304DN

Woodlands

PO304NB

Pound Lane

PO304HZ

Yarmouth Road

PO304BJ

Warnes Lane

PO304DG

Heath Gardens

PO304QT

Manor Green

PO410UF

Brook Road

PO304NQ

Warlands Lane

PO318NB

Hillis Gate Road

PO304EN

William Fox Avenue

PO304QP

Pump Lane

PO410UD

Brook Road

PO304JF

Barrington Row

PO304BU

Mill Lane

PO304JU

Pound Lane

PO304JQ

Lynch Lane

PO304DY

Hunnyhill

PO304QA

Withyfields

PO304JB

The Green

PO304NF

Church Lane

PO304HJ

Moortown Lane

PO304NS

Main Road

PO304LG

Whitehouse Cross

PO304BP

New Road

PO304BH

Sirenia Close

PO304AT

Upper Lane

PO304FA

Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet

PO304AF

Main Road

PO304DT

Hoxall Lane

PO304DX

Gaggerhill Lane

PO304NZ

Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet

PO304PR

Fleet Way

PO304ES

Brook Farm Close

PO304LQ

Bunts Hill

PO304BX

Lodge Close

PO304JA

Sun Hill

PO304JP

Calbourne Road

PO304EL

Dunsbury Lane

PO304DJ

Main Road

PO304BZ

Cliff Lane

PO304PS

Scotts Close

PO304BW

New Road

PO304JR

Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet

PO304JS

Elm Lane

PO304HB

Military Road

PO304AQ

Main Road

PO305UD

Spring Cottages

PO304LW

Main Road

PO304PD

Porchfield Road

PO304PN

Thorncross Lane

PO304LA

Quarry Lane

PO304EW

Woodside Drive

PO304HG

Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.