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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

PO382BN

Blackgang Road

PO382BY

Blackgang Road

PO382LJ

Military Road

PO382LZ

Puckaster Lane

PO382NL

Barrack Shute

PO382QZ

Strathwell Crescent

PO382BH

Boxers Lane

PO382BW

Blackgang Road

PO382HY

Spanners Close

PO382NB

Castlehaven Lane

PO382QU

Kemming Road

PO382RE

Alban Way

PO303JW

Farriers Way

PO303LW

Sandy Way

PO382NS

Newport Road

PO382NY

Downcourt Lane

PO303LS

New Barn Lane

PO382BP

High Street

PO382DZ

Allotment Road

PO382NT

Kingates Lane

PO382NZ

Niton Road

PO382RA

Kemming Road

PO303JY

Fine Lane

PO382BE

Barrack Shute

PO382HE

Chale Street

PO382HF

Chale Street

PO382HN

Blackgang Road

PO382LP

Atherfield Road

PO382NQ

Barrack Shute

PO382PY

High Street

PO382QS

Chatfeild Road

PO303LD

North Court Close

PO381YA

Undercliff Drive

PO382BD

Glen Approach

PO382DF

Newport Road

PO382HR

Hoy Close

PO382JX

Chale Lane

PO382ND

Castlehaven Lane

PO382QT

Chatfeild Road

PO382RD

Bannock Road

PO303JQ

New Barn Lane

PO303LQ

New Barn Lane

PO382DG

Newport Road

PO382NA

Puckaster Lane

PO382PZ

High Street

PO382BX

Church Street

PO382PR

Ashknowle Lane

PO303LH

Chine Lane

PO382HS

Spanners Close

PO382HZ

Chale Green

PO382JG

Gotten Lane

PO382JJ

Chale Street

PO382JL

Chale Green

PO382NP

Old Blackgang Road

PO303JU

Fine Lane

PO382AX

Rectory Lane

PO382DJ

Newport Road

PO382JE

Military Road

PO382JF

Military Road

PO382JW

East View Lane

PO303LB

Paddock Close

PO382AR

Appleford Road

PO382DP

Rectory Road

PO382LY

Undercliff Drive

PO382AW

Chatfeild Road

PO382BB

Institute Hill

PO382HA

Blythe Shute

PO382JN

Chale Green

PO382JU

Emmett Hill

PO382NX

Crocker Lane

PO382BJ

Greenlydd Close

PO382BT

Pan Lane

PO382EA

Town End

PO382QF

Slay Lane

PO382QQ

High Street

PO382AT

Atherfield Road

PO382AY

Niton, Shorwell & Godshill

PO382DX

Lower Fields

PO382LA

Niton, Shorwell & Godshill

PO382LH

Atherfield Road

PO382NG

Old Blackgang Road

PO303LP

Niton, Shorwell & Godshill

PO382AD

Kemmin Lane

PO382DA

Church Street

PO382EJ

Boxers Lane

PO382HL

The Terrace

PO382JQ

Chale Street

PO382NE

Castlehaven Lane

PO382NF

Old Blackgang Road

PO382QY

Bannock Road

PO303LR

Fine Lane

PO382BL

Glen Approach

PO303HF

Berry Shute

PO382JT

Emmett Hill

PO382QB

Ludbrook Way

PO382QG

High Street

PO382QJ

Southford Lane

Data Sources

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