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Chale, Niton & Shorwell

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About

Chale, Niton & Shorwell is a rural ward on the Isle of Wight, covering a mix of coastal and inland areas. The ward includes the villages of Chale, Niton, and Shorwell, each with its own character. The landscape features rolling farmland, wooded valleys, and sections of the island’s southern coastline, including the cliffs near Blackgang. The area is known for its quiet, countryside atmosphere and historic landmarks like St. Catherine’s Oratory.

The ward has a small, close-knit population, with local amenities centred around village halls, pubs, and churches. Agriculture and tourism play key roles in the local economy, with visitors drawn to the scenic walks and coastal views. The area offers a slower pace of life, with limited public transport connecting it to larger towns like Ventnor and Newport. The ward’s mix of natural beauty and rural isolation makes it a distinctive part of the Isle of Wight.

Area overview

On average Chale, Niton & Shorwell has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Chale, Niton & Shorwell is £38,500 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).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
8.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 35 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Chale, Niton & Shorwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £159,950 up to £661,000.

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
Detached19£375,000
Flats1£159,950
Semi-Detached12£295,000
Terraced3£255,000

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

PO303JS

Doctors Lane

PO382AU

Church Street

PO382BA

Institute Hill

PO382BQ

The Glen

PO382DR

Chatfeild Road

PO382LX

Undercliff Drive

PO303LL

Park Lane

PO303LJ

Dungewood Lane

PO303LX

Chine Lane

PO382AL

Newport Road

PO382DQ

Newport Road

PO382DY

Allotment Road

PO382HU

Chale Street

PO382HW

Blackgang Road

PO382PU

Ashknowle Lane

PO382QN

Southford Lane

PO303JR

Corve Hill

PO382JZ

Dungewood Lane

PO382BF

Niton, Shorwell & Godshill

PO303JG

Farriers Way

PO382BG

Greenlydd Close

PO382DL

Rectory Road

PO382DH

Newport Road

PO382DS

Priory Walk

PO382LB

Niton, Shorwell & Godshill

PO382LN

Military Road

PO382LQ

Atherfield Road

PO382RR

Bannock Road

PO303HE

Berry Shute

PO382AB

Ventnor Road

PO382RB

Bannock Road

PO382HJ

Blackgang Road

PO382JA

Blackgang Road

PO382LD

Westside Lane

PO382LG

Atherfield Road

PO303JT

Fine Lane

PO303LA

Walkers Lane

PO303LN

Russell Road

PO303LF

Orchards Way

PO382AE

Nettlecombe Lane

PO382DU

Allotment Road

PO382ED

Town End

PO382HD

Upper House Lane

PO382QL

Southford Lane

PO382RF

Alban Way

PO303JN

Farriers Way

PO382BS

Church Street

PO382DB

Downside Avenue

PO382DW

The Greenway

PO382HH

Blythe Shute

PO382HT

Spanners Close

PO382JR

Chale Green

PO382NJ

Barrack Shute

PO303JH

New Barn Lane

PO382AG

High Street

PO382DD

Newport Road

PO382DE

Downside Avenue

PO382LE

Pyle Shute

PO382LF

Atherfield Road

PO382QP

Kingates Lane

PO382QX

Ashknowle Lane

PO303JP

Corve Hill

PO303HB

Berry Shute

PO303JL

Farriers Way

PO382AP

Appleford Road

PO382AZ

High Street

PO382HB

Church Place

PO382HX

Niton, Shorwell & Godshill

PO382PT

Upper Ash Drive

PO382PX

Nettlecombe Lane

PO382QE

Bannock Road

PO382QW

Newport Road

PO303JE

Niton, Shorwell & Godshill

PO303JJ

New Barn Lane

PO303LU

Atherfield Road

PO382LW

Military Road

PO382NU

Crocker Lane

PO303JZ

Walkers Lane

PO304AA

Limerstone Road

PO382BU

Bury Lane

PO382EB

Howard Close

PO382JB

Blackgang Road

PO382JP

East View Lane

PO382PJ

Niton, Shorwell & Godshill

PO382PP

Ashknowle Lane

PO382QD

Meadow Close

PO382DN

Howard Close

PO382DT

Allotment Road

PO382HG

Chale Street

PO382JS

Town Lane

PO382JY

Niton, Shorwell & Godshill

PO382QA

Meadow Close

PO382QR

Kingates Lane

PO382AN

Niton, Shorwell & Godshill

PO303JX

Fine Lane

PO303LE

Fine Lane

PO382AF

Nettlecombe Lane

PO382HQ

Gotten Lane

PO382QH

High Street

PO303HD

Berry Shute

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.