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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. 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

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £385,500 in Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £830,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£411,250
Semi-Detached5£335,000
Terraced3£265,000

10 years median price trend in Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet.

All postcodes in Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet

PO304JG

The Green

PO304DB

Military Road

PO410TS

Main Road

PO304DA

Military Road

PO304BY

Wicken Hill Lane

PO410TY

Main Road

PO304JZ

Elm Lane

PO318NQ

Thorness Lane

PO304LL

Little Whitehouse Road

PO318NF

Rolls Hill

PO304JH

Lynch Lane

PO382JD

Military Road

PO304DP

Brook Edge

PO304PB

Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet

PO304EY

Military Road

PO304JY

Elm Lane

PO304DS

Chilton Lane

PO304EX

Military Road

PO304AE

Limerstone Road

PO304PP

Fleet Way

PO304PG

Military Road

PO304JJ

Lynch Lane

PO304BB

New Road

PO304EQ

Moses Close

PO304EG

Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet

PO304JX

Pound Lane

PO304LD

Brook Farm Close

PO304NT

Corf Road

PO304PH

St Michaels Close

PO304AG

Broad Lane

PO304QR

Newbridge Road

PO304PW

Thorncross Lane

PO304PL

Muggleton Lane

PO304AD

Muggleton Lane

PO304NH

Warlands Lane

PO304BQ

Meadows Close

PO304PX

Fleet Way

PO410UL

Main Road

PO304AN

Moortown Lane

PO304AJ

Main Road

PO304JL

Westover

PO304ET

Badger Lane

PO304DZ

Hunny Hill

PO304ER

Main Road

PO304EU

Carpenters Lane

PO304EA

Strawberry Lane

PO304HX

Swainston

PO304AY

Coombe Lane

PO410TT

Main Road

PO304EE

Hoxall Lane

PO304NA

Porchfield Road

PO304DD

Military Road

PO304JT

Five Houses Lane

PO410TZ

Caulbourne Lane

PO304EP

Badger Lane

PO410TP

Main Road

PO304JE

The Green

PO318NJ

Thorness Lane

PO304DL

Moor Lane

PO304HQ

Coastguard Lane

PO304HA

Military Road

PO304ED

Mottistone Green Cottages

PO304AX

North Street

PO304BT

Galley Lane

PO304LR

Elmsworth Lane

PO304DR

Chilton Lane

PO382JH

Military Road

PO304BA

Upper Lane

PO318NL

Thorness Lane

PO304PE

Colemans Lane

PO304AZ

Coombe Lane

PO304LP

Main Road

PO304EF

Ridget Lane

PO304HH

Ashley Way

PO304DQ

Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet

PO304NG

Warlands Lane

PO304DW

Burt Close

PO304NU

Porchfield Road

PO410UA

Clay Lane

PO318NE

Rolls Hill

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.