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Fairlee & Whippingham

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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 3 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

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Fairlee & Whippingham Population

3,894

Population density

267.9 per km²

Crime

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

British

3,720

95.61%

Other White

1.64%

Irish

0.54%

African

0.41%

Other Asian

0.36%

Total population: 3,891

Economics

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

Owns outright

874

50.67%

Owns with a mortgage

440

25.51%

Private landlord or letting agency

272

15.77%

Other social rented

5.45%

Other forms of private rent

2.09%

Total households: 1,725

Property prices in Fairlee & Whippingham

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Fairlee & Whippingham area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,000 up to £550,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Fairlee & Whippingham over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	12	£302,500	£228,800	£264,000	£355,000	£451,000
Flats	2	£147,500	£145,250	£146,250	£148,750	£149,750
Semi-Detached	12	£257,500	£172,700	£219,750	£296,250	£385,375
Terraced	9	£215,000	£114,000	£200,000	£272,260	£402,000

10 years median price trend in Fairlee & Whippingham

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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