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Carisbrooke & Gunville

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About

Carisbrooke & Gunville is a largely residential ward located in the central part of the Isle of Wight, to the west of Newport. The area encompasses the historic village of Carisbrooke and the more modern settlement of Gunville, creating a mix of older cottages and post-war housing estates. The landscape is characterised by gentle, rolling countryside and quiet suburban streets. The ward's central position provides good access to the island's main town and transport links.

A dominant historical feature is Carisbrooke Castle, a well-preserved motte-and-bailey fortress with later medieval additions, which sits on a mound overlooking the village. The castle grounds and its working donkey-powered treadwheel are a local landmark. The area is primarily residential, with local services centred along the main roads. Surrounding farmland and downland contribute to its semi-rural atmosphere, with public footpaths leading into the wider countryside.

Area overview

On average Carisbrooke & Gunville has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Carisbrooke & Gunville is £49,145 per year. There are 1 schools in Carisbrooke & Gunville: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Carisbrooke & Gunville is home to around 3,595 people, with a population density of about 173.2 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
6.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Carisbrooke & Gunville Population
3,595
Population density
173.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.84(+51%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.13(+31%)
Public order
11.96(+97%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.34(+29%)
Other theft
5.29(-6%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,419
95.13%
Other White
69
1.92%
White and Asian (mixed)
19
0.53%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
18
0.5%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
11
0.31%
Total population: 3,594

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
823
27.96%
Level 3 (A level)
601
20.41%
No qualifications
496
16.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
437
14.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
324
11.01%
Total 16+ residents: 2,944

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
669
42.88%
Owns with a mortgage
448
28.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
268
17.18%
Other social rented
112
7.18%
Other forms of private rent
44
2.82%
Total households: 1,560

Property prices in Carisbrooke & Gunville

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Carisbrooke & Gunville area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £440,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Carisbrooke & Gunville 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 Carisbrooke & Gunville over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£370,000
Flats8£227,000
Semi-Detached9£250,000
Terraced17£192,500

10 years median price trend in Carisbrooke & Gunville

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Carisbrooke & Gunville.

All postcodes in Carisbrooke & Gunville

PO305NZ

Alvington Manor View

PO305LB

Gunville Road

PO303HY

Bowcombe Road

PO301PB

Clatterford Road

PO305LX

Gunville Road

PO303BY

Whitecroft Park

PO305GW

Greenfinch Close

PO305PA

Fox Place

PO303DY

Whitcombe Road

PO303DU

Froglands Lane

PO305NG

Forest Hills

PO301NX

Down Lane

PO305LU

Gunville Road

PO305LN

Spring Cottages

PO304HP

Calbourne Road

PO301DL

Carisbrooke Road

PO305ZL

Willow Drive

PO305SR

Calbourne Road

PO305LP

Gunville Road

PO305NE

Broadwood Lane

PO301AY

Clatterford Road

PO304HT

Rowridge Lane

PO304HS

Calbourne Road

PO301SU

Clatterford Road

PO305JU

Priory Road

PO305LJ

Gunville West

PO305QL

Betty Haunt Lane

PO305SP

Alvington Road

PO303HZ

Bowcombe Road

PO301NU

Carisbrooke High Street

PO304HR

Betty Haunt Lane

PO305SS

Calbourne Road

PO305AQ

Lukely Gardens

PO303FE

Whitecroft Park

PO301DG

Carisbrooke Road

PO305LH

Gunville Road

PO301DF

Carisbrooke Road

PO303FF

Whitecroft Park

PO301NQ

Carisbrooke & Gunville

PO301DD

Carisbrooke Road

PO301DH

Carisbrooke & Gunville

PO303FH

Keats Vale

PO305NJ

Broadwood Lane

PO305QN

Forest Road

PO301NR

Carisbrooke High Street

PO305NY

Alvington Manor View

PO305QJ

Forest Road

PO305AR

Alvington Road

PO305AJ

The Hollows

PO305LF

Gunville Road

PO304LJ

Whitehouse Road

PO301XZ

Castle Hill

PO305LR

Chapel Close

PO303BF

Whitecroft Park

PO305LQ

Gunville Road

PO301NY

Nodgham Lane

PO301PH

Castle Lane

PO305JT

Priory Farm Lane

PO303NA

Sandy Lane

PO305AS

Alvington Close

PO301PD

Clatterford Shute

PO305LS

Gunville Road

PO303JB

Bowcombe Road

PO305JR

Arthur Moody Drive

PO305JS

Priory Road

PO303HX

Bowcombe Road

PO305LW

Gunville West

PO303FL

Whitecroft Park

PO305ND

Spring Walk

PO301NL

Carisbrooke High Street

PO303FA

Whitecroft Park

PO305LT

Ash Lane

PO303DW

Whitecroft Park

PO301DJ

Carisbrooke Road

PO305AP

Calbourne Road

PO301PF

Millers Lane

PO303EA

Sandy Lane

PO305QH

Forest Road

PO301XX

Castle Hill

PO301NP

Spring Lane

PO305NH

Broadwood Lane

PO301PA

Clatterford Road

PO305NQ

Forest Hills

PO305NF

Park Close

PO305LD

Gunville Road

PO304LY

Forest Road

PO301NZ

Clatterford Road

PO301PE

Millers Lane

PO301NT

Carisbrooke High Street

PO305PU

Gunville Road

PO301NS

Castle Street

PO305XL

The Bramleys

PO303JD

Bowcombe Road

PO303HU

Plaish Lane

PO305LE

Alvington Manor View

PO305JX

School Lane

PO301DQ

Carisbrooke Road

PO303HT

Bowcombe Road

PO304LH

Whitehouse Road

PO305GJ

Pineview Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.