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Brighstone & Shalfleet

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About

Brighstone and Shalfleet are neighbouring villages on the Isle of Wight's western coast, linked by the River Yar. The area is characterised by rolling downland, farmland, and a coastline of cliffs and sheltered bays. Brighstone sits within a valley, while Shalfleet is positioned near the tidal river's head. This landscape supports a mix of agriculture and quiet coastal access.

A notable local structure is Shalfleet's medieval church, which features a fortified Norman tower that once served as a defensive refuge. The area's network of footpaths and bridleways follows ancient routes across the downs. The coastline here includes the pebble beach of Grange Chine, leading to a stretch of rocky shore.

Area overview

On average Brighstone & Shalfleet has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Brighstone & Shalfleet is £51,616 per year. There are 3 schools in Brighstone & Shalfleet: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Brighstone & Shalfleet is home to around 5,258 people, with a population density of about 58.5 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
4.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Brighstone & Shalfleet Population
5,258
Population density
58.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.88(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.33(-57%)
Burglary
2.85(+10%)
Other theft
2.66(-53%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.66(-59%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,055
96.16%
Other White
106
2.02%
Irish
19
0.36%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
18
0.34%
White and Asian (mixed)
14
0.27%
Total population: 5,257

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,561
33.52%
Level 3 (A level)
805
17.29%
No qualifications
720
15.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
644
13.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
459
9.86%
Total 16+ residents: 4,657

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,365
56.83%
Owns with a mortgage
586
24.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
240
9.99%
Other social rented
113
4.7%
Other forms of private rent
69
2.87%
Total households: 2,402

Property prices in Brighstone & Shalfleet

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £367,500 in Brighstone & 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 & 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 & Shalfleet over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached27£410,000
Semi-Detached11£335,000
Terraced8£247,500

10 years median price trend in Brighstone & Shalfleet

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

All postcodes in Brighstone & Shalfleet

PO410YA

Hamstead Road

PO304BU

Mill Lane

PO304QA

Withyfields

PO304LZ

Yarmouth Road

PO301NX

Down Lane

PO318NQ

Thorness Lane

PO410YB

Hamstead Road

PO304LT

New Road

PO410TH

Station Road

PO304NA

Porchfield Road

PO410TG

Wellow Road

PO305JZ

The Barns

PO410UJ

Coopers Lane

PO410YE

Hamstead Drive

PO304PP

Fleet Way

PO304BA

Upper Lane

PO303JB

Bowcombe Road

PO305SR

Calbourne Road

PO304AS

Hollis Drive

PO304AZ

Coombe Lane

PO304NP

Main Road

PO410TQ

Station Road

PO304HJ

Moortown Lane

PO304DW

Burt Close

PO304NE

Mill Road

PO410UF

Brook Road

PO304DZ

Hunny Hill

PO304PG

Military Road

PO304LA

Quarry Lane

PO304LS

New Road

PO410XR

Cranmore Avenue

PO304DR

Chilton Lane

PO303HY

Bowcombe Road

PO410XW

Ningwood Hill

PO304BY

Wicken Hill Lane

PO305QN

Forest Road

PO304AF

Main Road

PO304JR

Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet

PO301NR

Carisbrooke High Street

PO304LD

Brook Farm Close

PO410SZ

Main Road

PO304AJ

Main Road

PO305UD

Spring Cottages

PO304EW

Woodside Drive

PO304AY

Coombe Lane

PO410TL

Wellow Top Road

PO304QT

Manor Green

PO382JH

Military Road

PO304EH

Garden Cottages

PO304AT

Upper Lane

PO382JD

Military Road

PO410TX

Main Road

PO304JT

Five Houses Lane

PO304JH

Lynch Lane

PO304JY

Elm Lane

PO410TN

Station Road

PO304HX

Swainston

PO304AH

Main Road

PO304NS

Main Road

PO304JP

Calbourne Road

PO301NS

Castle Street

PO304NW

Main Road

PO301PE

Millers Lane

PO304PN

Thorncross Lane

PO301NZ

Clatterford Road

PO410XS

Cranmore Avenue

PO318NL

Thorness Lane

PO304ND

Main Road

PO304BB

New Road

PO304EZ

Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet

PO301PF

Millers Lane

PO304AP

Upper Lane

PO304PA

Elmsworth Lane

PO304BW

New Road

PO304DD

Military Road

PO305JU

Priory Road

PO304EY

Military Road

PO304JA

Sun Hill

PO304HU

Swainston

PO304AX

North Street

PO410TD

Main Road

PO305AP

Calbourne Road

PO304HH

Ashley Way

PO304AR

Upper Lane

PO304BH

Sirenia Close

PO303HT

Bowcombe Road

PO304NU

Porchfield Road

PO318NF

Rolls Hill

PO318NB

Hillis Gate Road

PO304NX

London Heath Cottages

PO304NN

Station Road

PO304BE

Wilberforce Road

PO304BZ

Cliff Lane

PO304BQ

Meadows Close

PO410TT

Main Road

PO304EG

Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet

PO304PS

Scotts Close

PO304BD

Wilberforce Road

PO305JS

Priory Road

PO304DS

Chilton Lane

Data Sources

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