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 42 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).
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Bagwich Lane
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Newport South & West
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Blackwater Hollow
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Lessland Lane
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High Street
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May Close
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Niton Road
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Bathingbourne Lane
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Redhill Lane
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Main Road
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Main Road
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Chapel Lane
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Crouchers Cross
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St Catherines View
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Newport Road
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Niton, Shorwell & Godshill
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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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Main Road
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Brook Lane
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Burnt House Lane
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Blackwater Road
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Chapel Lane
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High Street
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Merryl Lane
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Niton Road
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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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Hollow Lane
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Newport South & West
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Gatcombe Road
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Jubilee Close
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Hollow Lane
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Whitwell Road
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Niton Road
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Niton, Shorwell & Godshill
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Burnt House Lane
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Budbridge Lane
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Niton Road
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Church Hill
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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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Forest Road
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Munsley Close
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Main Road
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Main Road
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Downend Road
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Sandy Close
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Niton, Shorwell & Godshill
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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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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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Church Hollow
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Merryl Lane
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Main Road
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Hollow Lane
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Blackwater Road
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Merstone Lane
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Shanklin Road
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Niton, Shorwell & Godshill
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Moor View