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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

PO303HU

Plaish Lane

PO304PL

Muggleton Lane

PO410TF

Freshwater North & Yarmouth

PO410XN

Main Road

PO305AR

Alvington Road

PO382LR

Chine Lane

PO303HZ

Bowcombe Road

PO304NG

Warlands Lane

PO304PE

Colemans Lane

PO301XZ

Castle Hill

PO304NZ

Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet

PO305LB

Gunville Road

PO305JX

School Lane

PO304PD

Porchfield Road

PO304JU

Pound Lane

PO410TJ

Highfield Cottages

PO304PB

Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet

PO304JF

Barrington Row

PO304EA

Strawberry Lane

PO304PW

Thorncross Lane

PO304AD

Muggleton Lane

PO304LL

Little Whitehouse Road

PO304JN

Westover

PO305QH

Forest Road

PO304AB

Limerstone Road

PO304PR

Fleet Way

PO301NU

Carisbrooke High Street

PO303DU

Froglands Lane

PO305PA

Fox Place

PO304BL

Pippins Close

PO305UH

Solent View

PO304AW

Moortown Lane

PO304DQ

Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet

PO410YD

East Close

PO304LU

New Road

PO304EN

William Fox Avenue

PO410TB

Wellow Top Road

PO301AY

Clatterford Road

PO301NL

Carisbrooke High Street

PO304LX

Colemans Lane

PO304QP

Pump Lane

PO304EF

Ridget Lane

PO304JG

The Green

PO305QJ

Forest Road

PO303HX

Bowcombe Road

PO410XU

Seaview Road

PO304DA

Military Road

PO301NT

Carisbrooke High Street

PO305LD

Gunville Road

PO301PB

Clatterford Road

PO304AU

Rowdown Lane

PO410XP

Ningwood Hill

PO304DN

Woodlands

PO410TE

Main Road

PO410UL

Main Road

PO304LN

Main Road

PO304NF

Church Lane

PO304DX

Gaggerhill Lane

PO304BP

New Road

PO304BJ

Warnes Lane

PO304AE

Limerstone Road

PO410TW

Dodpits Lane

PO318NE

Rolls Hill

PO410TP

Main Road

PO304HB

Military Road

PO410TR

Main Road

PO304QU

The Orchard

PO410XT

West Close

PO304DG

Heath Gardens

PO301NY

Nodgham Lane

PO318NJ

Thorness Lane

PO304LW

Main Road

PO304EE

Hoxall Lane

Data Sources

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