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Fairlee & Whippingham

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About

Fairlee & Whippingham is a primarily rural ward situated in the north-east of the Isle of Wight, characterised by farmland, woodland, and small settlements. The area includes the historic village of Whippingham, known for its royal associations, and the community of Fairlee, which lies closer to the outskirts of Newport. The landscape is defined by the River Medina, which forms its western boundary, and includes areas of ancient woodland such as Firestone Copse.

A notable feature is the presence of Osborne House, the former summer residence of Queen Victoria, set within its extensive estate. The ward's economy has historical ties to agriculture and estate management, with a more modern focus on local commuting to Newport. The geography includes the tranquil East Cowes Esplanade along the Medina estuary, offering views towards the mainland.

Area overview

On average Fairlee & Whippingham has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 5.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Fairlee & Whippingham is £44,538 per year. There are 2 schools in Fairlee & Whippingham: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Fairlee & Whippingham is home to around 3,894 people, with a population density of about 267.9 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
5.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Fairlee & Whippingham Population
3,894
Population density
267.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.85(+60%)
Public order
10.02(+65%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.7(-37%)
Other theft
7.45(+33%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.45(+16%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,720
95.61%
Other White
64
1.64%
Irish
21
0.54%
African
16
0.41%
Other Asian
14
0.36%
Total population: 3,891

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
800
23.79%
No qualifications
668
19.86%
Level 3 (A level)
642
19.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
460
13.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
374
11.12%
Total 16+ residents: 3,363

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
874
50.67%
Owns with a mortgage
440
25.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
272
15.77%
Other social rented
94
5.45%
Other forms of private rent
36
2.09%
Total households: 1,725

Property prices in Fairlee & Whippingham

Median price£247,000
Price per sq ft£304
Sales (last 12 months)31
Typical range (middle 50%)£194K – £321K

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £247,000 (about £304 per square foot) in Fairlee & Whippingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fairlee & Whippingham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£310,000£340
Semi-Detached9£247,000£345
Terraced10£208,750£207
Flats3£145,000£211

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fairlee & Whippingham

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fairlee & Whippingham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£260,000£104,000£165,000£159,950
2017£255,000£116,000£212,500£180,000
2018£250,000£105,000£199,950£180,000
2019£260,000£120,000£187,000£270,000
2020£258,000£250,500£204,000£270,000
2021£280,000£122,000£245,000£220,000
2022£320,000£137,000£250,000£272,500
2023£295,000£160,000£235,000£225,000
2024£289,500£140,000£266,000£196,000
2025£280,000£147,500£267,500£245,000
2026£340,000£85,000£223,000£200,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fairlee & Whippingham.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fairlee & Whippingham.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£258£219£195£200
2017£262£178£231£197
2018£276£171£210£205
2019£253£194£226£238
2020£283£272£214£251
2021£284£207£261£226
2022£338£248£271£284
2023£344£206£279£251
2024£365£237£220£289
2025£367£224£349£222
2026£340£188£345£169
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fairlee & Whippingham.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Fairlee & Whippingham in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.