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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

PO301DN

Cedar Hill

PO301ED

Whitcombe Road

PO305JZ

The Barns

PO305LL

Gunville West

PO303FB

Whitecroft Park

PO305UR

Ash Close

PO301XY

Castle Hill

Data Sources

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