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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

PO303JQ

Newbarn Lane

PO303JE

Cheverton Shute

PO382NB

Castlehaven Lane

PO382BF

Bramble Drive

PO382BY

Blackgang Road

PO303LJ

Dungewood Lane

PO303JS

Doctors Lane

PO303JP

Farriers Way

PO303LH

Yafford

PO382LY

Ventnor Road

PO382LG

Atherfield Road

PO303JX

Fine Lane

PO382JJ

Withers Road

PO382HG

Chale Street

PO382PY

High Street

PO382QZ

Strathwell Crescent

PO382DE

Downside Avenue

PO382AD

Nettlecombe Lane

PO382PR

Ashknowle Lane

PO382HD

Upper House Lane

PO382ND

Castlehaven Lane

PO382JF

Military Road

PO382JL

Chale Green

PO382QU

Kemming Road

PO382NA

St Catherines Road

PO382HY

Spanners Close

PO382DQ

Newport Road

PO303LP

Kingston Road

PO382PU

Ventnor Road

PO382LQ

Atherfield Road

PO382PT

Upper Ash Drive

PO382NX

Head Down

PO382ED

Town End

PO382BD

St Catherines Villas

PO382HJ

Blythe Shute

PO382HQ

Gotten Lane

PO382BW

Blackgang Road

PO382DZ

Allotment Road

PO303HB

Berry Shute

PO382LH

Atherfield Road

PO382LF

Atherfield Road

PO382BU

Pan Lane

PO382LP

Atherfield Road

PO382NJ

Barrack Shute

PO303LU

Atherfield Road

PO382PP

Ashknowle Lane

PO382QA

Nettlecombe Lane

PO382RD

Bannock Road

PO303JY

Fine Lane

PO382AE

Nettlecombe Lane

PO382BA

Institute Hill

PO382QR

Kingates Lane

PO382EJ

Boxers Lane

PO303JW

Farriers Way

PO382HL

The Terrace

PO382JG

Newman Lane

PO382QP

Newport Road

PO382BP

School Lane

PO382LX

Undercliff Drive

PO382NT

Newport Road

PO303JZ

Walkers Lane

PO382BX

Church Street

PO382EB

Howard Close

PO382LW

Military Road

PO382AF

Nettlecombe Lane

PO382AX

Rectory Lane

PO382LZ

Puckaster Lane

PO382AG

Godshill Road

PO382QH

Godshill Road

PO303LR

Starks Close

PO382HU

Chale Street

PO382JU

Emmett Hill

PO382QD

Meadow Close

PO382LE

Pyle Shute

PO382LJ

Southdown Lane

PO382JX

Town Lane

PO382RR

Bannock Road

PO382QE

High Street

PO382BS

Church Street

PO382DA

Church Street

PO382AL

Newport Road

PO303LQ

New Barn Lane

PO382BN

Blackgang Road

PO382HZ

Chale Green

PO382BQ

The Glen

PO382JY

Kingston Road

PO382JW

East View Lane

PO381YA

Undercliff Drive

PO382HR

Hoy Close

PO382HF

Chale Street

PO382BT

Pan Lane

PO303LA

Limerstone Road

PO382BL

Glen Approach

PO382BE

Barrack Shute

PO382RE

Whinscot Close

PO382LA

Corve

PO382JR

Chale Green

Data Sources

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