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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

PO304ED

Mottistone Green Cottages

PO301NQ

Carisbrooke & Gunville

PO304NB

Pound Lane

PO410TS

Main Road

PO304EX

Military Road

PO304NJ

Station Road

PO304HT

Rowridge Lane

PO304DH

Hunnyhill

PO301SU

Clatterford Road

PO318NG

Rolls Hill

PO304JJ

Lynch Lane

PO304HQ

Coastguard Lane

PO304EU

Carpenters Lane

PO304PH

St Michaels Close

PO304AQ

Main Road

PO410UE

Brook Road

PO304JL

Westover

PO304PX

Fleet Way

PO304LR

Elmsworth Lane

PO305SS

Calbourne Road

PO410UA

Clay Lane

PO304QH

Rectory Lane

PO304JS

Elm Lane

PO304HS

Calbourne Road

PO304PF

Locks Green

PO304DF

Woodside Drive

PO304LQ

Bunts Hill

PO304NT

Corf Road

PO301PA

Clatterford Road

PO305SP

Alvington Road

PO301PD

Clatterford Shute

PO304DT

Hoxall Lane

PO301PH

Castle Lane

PO410UB

Dodpits Lane

PO410YR

Main Road

PO304FA

Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet

PO304DL

Moor Lane

PO304AN

Moortown Lane

PO304LP

Main Road

PO304EL

Dunsbury Lane

PO304EP

Badger Lane

PO304EQ

Moses Close

PO304BS

Galley Lane

PO304BT

Galley Lane

PO304EB

Strawberry Lane

PO304JQ

Lynch Lane

PO304JB

The Green

PO410TA

Wellow Top Road

PO410XY

Solent Road

PO304HA

Military Road

PO304NY

Old Vicarage Lane

PO410TY

Main Road

PO304HG

Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet

PO304LH

Whitehouse Road

PO304DU

Hunnyhill

PO305QL

Betty Haunt Lane

PO410XZ

Solent Road

PO304NH

Warlands Lane

PO305AS

Alvington Close

PO304BG

Shippards Road

PO304PT

Gusters Shute

PO304BX

Lodge Close

PO304QR

Newbridge Road

PO304JZ

Elm Lane

PO410XX

East Close

PO305JT

Priory Farm Lane

PO304NQ

Warlands Lane

PO304DJ

Main Road

PO410UQ

Broad Lane

PO304ER

Main Road

PO410TU

Main Road

PO304DP

Brook Edge

PO304LG

Whitehouse Cross

PO304JX

Pound Lane

PO304DY

Hunnyhill

PO301XY

Castle Hill

PO304JW

Westover

PO304NL

Station Road

PO304EJ

Follet Close

PO304ET

Badger Lane

PO410YF

Hamstead Drive

PO410UG

Main Road

PO304AG

Broad Lane

PO304LY

Forest Road

PO304HP

Calbourne Road

PO304HZ

Yarmouth Road

PO304LJ

Whitehouse Road

PO410SY

Freshwater North & Yarmouth

PO304QB

Porchfield Business Park

PO410UD

Brook Road

PO304NR

Hamstead Drive

PO304JE

The Green

PO304JD

School Lane

PO304DB

Military Road

PO303DY

Whitcombe Road

PO303JD

Bowcombe Road

PO304HR

Betty Haunt Lane

PO304ES

Brook Farm Close

PO410TZ

Caulbourne Lane

PO410XL

Main Road

Data Sources

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