Central Rural ward is located in the heart of the Isle of Wight, covering a mix of farmland, small villages, and open countryside. The area is characterised by rolling hills, hedgerows, and scattered woodlands, typical of the island's rural landscape. Agriculture plays a key role here, with fields used for crops and livestock grazing.
The ward includes settlements like Godshill and Whitwell, which have a small but tight-knit community feel. Local amenities are limited, with a few pubs, village halls, and churches serving as social hubs. The area is popular with walkers and cyclists due to its quiet lanes and scenic footpaths connecting to the wider island network.
On average Central Rural has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Central Rural is £39,101 per year. There are 2 schools in Central Rural: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £297,000 in Central Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £810,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £385,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £272,500 |
| Terraced | 7 | £275,000 |
10 years price trend in Central Rural
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Redhill Lane
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Main Road
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Main Road
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Crouchers Cross
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Chapel Lane
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St Catherines View
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Newport Road
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Crouchers Cross
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School Lane
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Birchmore Lane
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Sandy Lane
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Niton, Shorwell & Godshill
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Niton, Shorwell & Godshill
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Main Road
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Burnt House Lane
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Blackwater Road
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Chapel Lane
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Brook Lane
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High Street
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Niton Road
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Merryl Lane
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Birchmore Lane
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Hollow Glade
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East Lane
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Lansdown Gardens
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Lessland Lane
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Niton, Shorwell & Godshill
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Bagwich Lane
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Dolcroft Road
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Niton Road
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Newport South & West
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Gatcombe Road
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Hollow Lane
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Jubilee Close
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Hollow Lane
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Niton, Shorwell & Godshill
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Whitwell Road
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Niton Road
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Burnt House Lane
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Budbridge Lane
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Church Hill
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Niton Road
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Niton, Shorwell & Godshill
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Heasley Lane
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Hopkins Walk
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Gatcombe Road
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Moor View
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Main Road
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Rectory Lane
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Munsley Close
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Forest Road
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Main Road
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Main Road
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Niton, Shorwell & Godshill
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Downend Road
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Sandy Close
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Downcourt Lane
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Niton, Shorwell & Godshill
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Lessland Lane
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Dubbers
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Niton, Shorwell & Godshill
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Harts Lane
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Church Hollow
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Newport South & West
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Blackwater Hollow
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Chapel Lane
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Dark Lane
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Niton, Shorwell & Godshill
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Merryl Lane
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Main Road
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Blackwater Road
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Merstone Lane
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Hollow Lane
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Shanklin Road
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Niton, Shorwell & Godshill
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Moor View
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Downend Road
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Burnt House Lane
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Birchmore Lane
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Whitcombe Road
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Niton Road
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Redhill Lane
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Worsley Road
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Dubbers
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Yarborough Close
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Bunkers Lane
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.