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Chale, Niton & Shorwell

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About

Chale, Niton & Shorwell is a rural ward on the Isle of Wight's southern coast, encompassing three main villages and surrounding farmland. The area is dominated by the chalk downland of the southern ridges, which slope down to dramatic coastal cliffs. This includes the notable headland of St. Catherine's Point, the island's southernmost tip, which is home to a historic lighthouse. Inland, the landscape is characterised by quiet lanes, hedgerows, and scattered farmsteads.

The geology is significant, with the famous Chale cliffs showing distinctive coloured sands and the Undercliff, a unique coastal landslide complex, forming a sheltered microclimate. The villages themselves are small and quiet, with traditional stone churches and local pubs serving as community hubs. Economic activity is largely based on agriculture and some small-scale tourism, with walking the coastal path being a primary draw for visitors to this unspoiled part of the island.

Area overview

On average Chale, Niton & Shorwell has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chale, Niton & Shorwell is £46,837 per year. There are 1 schools in Chale, Niton & Shorwell: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Chale, Niton & Shorwell is home to around 3,459 people, with a population density of about 84.2 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
8.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chale, Niton & Shorwell Population
3,459
Population density
84.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.15(-21%)
Other theft
3.47(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.47(-72%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.89(-55%)
Burglary
2.6(0%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,326
96.29%
Other White
59
1.71%
Irish
24
0.69%
White and Asian (mixed)
13
0.38%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
10
0.29%
Total population: 3,454

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,025
33.72%
No qualifications
530
17.43%
Level 3 (A level)
482
15.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
415
13.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
292
9.61%
Total 16+ residents: 3,040

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
869
54.52%
Owns with a mortgage
360
22.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
155
9.72%
Other social rented
142
8.91%
Other forms of private rent
40
2.51%
Total households: 1,594

Property prices in Chale, Niton & Shorwell

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £337,000 in Chale, Niton & Shorwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £159,950 up to £815,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chale, Niton & Shorwell 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 Chale, Niton & Shorwell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£395,000
Flats1£159,950
Semi-Detached14£297,500
Terraced1£280,000

10 years median price trend in Chale, Niton & Shorwell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chale, Niton & Shorwell.

All postcodes in Chale, Niton & Shorwell

PO382PZ

High Street

PO382HA

Church Place

PO382AN

Chale, Niton & Shorwell

PO382QG

High Street

PO382QW

Newport Road

PO382NE

St Catherines Road

PO382BJ

Greenlydd Close

PO303LS

The Green

PO382QL

Mill Place

PO382EA

Town End

PO382LN

Military Road

PO303JG

Main Road

PO382DW

The Greenway

PO382DN

Laceys Lane

PO382JT

Emmett Hill

PO382HE

Chale Street

PO303LN

Sandy Way

PO382QT

Kemming Road

PO303LW

Presford Shute

PO382QN

Southford Lane

PO303LB

Paddock Close

PO382HN

Blackgang Road

PO382DL

Rectory Road

PO382JQ

Chale Street

PO382BH

Boxers Lane

PO382JN

Chale Green

PO382QX

Kemming Road

PO303JU

Westcourt Close

PO382NG

Sandrock Road

PO303LE

Fine Lane

PO303JL

Main Road

PO303HD

Berry Shute

PO382HH

Blythe Shute

PO382JB

Blackgang Road

PO382RA

Kemming Road

PO382NS

Newport Road

PO382HX

Malthouse Lane

PO382AZ

High Street

PO382BG

Verlands Close

PO303LD

Northcourt Close

PO382DU

Allotment Road

PO382NP

Old Blackgang Road

PO382QS

Chatfeild Road

PO304AA

Limerstone Road

PO382DP

Rectory Road

PO382NQ

Sandrock Road

PO303HF

Ivy Cottages

PO382NL

Barrack Shute

PO382JZ

Kingston Road

PO382DR

Chatfeild Road

PO382AR

Appleford Road

PO382DX

Lower Fields

PO303JJ

New Barn Lane

PO382AT

High Street

PO303LF

Orchards Way

PO382JE

Military Road

PO382PJ

Chale, Niton & Shorwell

PO382HS

Spanners Close

PO382AY

Puckwell Lane

PO303JT

Russell Road

PO382QB

Ludbrook Way

PO382NU

Crocker Lane

PO382RB

Bannock Road

PO303JH

Newbarn Lane

PO382AW

Chatfeild Road

PO382QJ

Southford Lane

PO382LD

Westside Lane

PO303JN

Farriers Way

PO303HE

Berry Shute

PO382DG

Newport Road

PO382HB

Church Place

PO382JP

East View Lane

PO382DY

Allotment Road

PO382DJ

Newport Road

PO382HT

Spanners Close

PO382NF

Old Blackgang Road

PO382QY

Bannock Road

PO382DB

Newport Road

PO382AU

Rectory Road

PO382QQ

High Street

PO382JS

Town Lane

PO382NY

Downcourt Lane

PO303LX

Chine Lane

PO382DH

Newport Road

PO303LL

Park Lane

PO382BB

Institute Hill

PO382AB

Whitwell Road

PO382NZ

Ford Farm Lane

PO303JR

Corve Hill

PO382QF

Slay Lane

PO382HW

Blackgang Road

PO382PX

Nettlecombe Lane

PO382DD

Newport Road

PO382RF

Alban Way

PO382DT

Allotment Road

PO382AP

Appleford Road

PO382DS

Priory Walk

PO382DF

Newport Road

PO382JA

Blackgang Road

PO382LB

Gladices Lane

Data Sources

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