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About

Freshwater South covers the southwestern coast of the Isle of Wight, characterised by its dramatic chalk cliffs and open downland. The area includes the notable headland of St Catherine's Point, the island's southernmost tip, and the Tennyson Down ridge, which offers extensive views across the Solent. The landscape is primarily rural, with small settlements and farmland defining its interior away from the coastal edges.

The coastline features the rocky shore and lighthouse at St Catherine's Point, while Freshwater Bay provides a small pebble beach enclosed by cliffs. The area is known for its network of coastal and downland footpaths, including the Tennyson Trail. Local geography is dominated by the westward flow of the River Yar, which meets the sea at Freshwater Bay.

Area overview

On average Freshwater South has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Freshwater South is £40,613 per year. There are 1 schools in Freshwater South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Freshwater South is home to around 3,654 people, with a population density of about 374.1 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
8.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Freshwater South Population
3,654
Population density
374.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.36(+59%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.79(+45%)
Public order
12.86(+112%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.67(+65%)
Other theft
5.47(-2%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,479
95.24%
Other White
53
1.45%
Irish
27
0.74%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
16
0.44%
White and Asian (mixed)
15
0.41%
Total population: 3,653

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
906
27.89%
No qualifications
651
20.04%
Level 3 (A level)
510
15.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
486
14.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
349
10.74%
Total 16+ residents: 3,249

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
997
55.11%
Owns with a mortgage
315
17.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
239
13.21%
Other social rented
179
9.89%
Other forms of private rent
48
2.65%
Total households: 1,809

Property prices in Freshwater South

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 in Freshwater South area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £795,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Freshwater South 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 Freshwater South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached27£375,000
Flats10£139,500
Semi-Detached18£303,000
Terraced6£235,500

10 years median price trend in Freshwater South

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Freshwater South.

All postcodes in Freshwater South

PO409DP

The Crundles

PO409EJ

Clayton Road

PO409QX

Coastguard Lane

PO409JT

High Street

PO409TW

Newport Road

PO409DN

Edinburgh Road

PO409HY

New Village

PO409PR

Victoria Road

PO409HR

Camp Road

PO409AH

Longhalves

PO409UE

Newport Road

PO409BX

Copse Lane

PO409TU

Military Road

PO409FE

Richmond Crescent

PO409GJ

Freshwater South

PO409EL

Clayton Road

PO409DH

Parkway

PO409UB

Manor Road

PO409HB

Queens Road

PO409DW

Longhalves

PO409XL

Lime Tree Court

PO409TY

Afton Down

PO409QS

Bay Road

PO409HJ

Camp Road

PO409ES

Queens Road

PO409JF

Jubilee Close

PO409DB

Copse Lane

PO409TS

Afton Road

PO409BJ

Hooke Hill

PO409FN

Pump Mews

PO409BY

Copse Lane

PO409RG

Selwood Road

PO409EP

Queens Road

PO409EX

Queens Road

PO409RE

Marsh Close

PO409AR

Dall Square

PO409AG

Tennyson Road

PO409QF

Terrace Lane

PO409TX

Greystones Lane

PO409GA

Copse Lane

PO409ER

Brookside Road

PO409EB

Richmond Meade

PO409QH

The Square

PO409GB

Windsor Drive

PO409HU

New Village

PO409FT

Old School Close

PO409QL

Blackbridge Road

PO409HE

Queens Road

PO409RQ

Makings Close

PO409BQ

Orchard Close

PO409DG

Regina Road

PO409EG

Clayton Road

PO409JU

High Street

PO409BS

Copse Lane

PO409QQ

The Square

PO409QD

Gate Lane

PO409QJ

Blackbridge Road

PO409QZ

Freshwater Bay

PO409PF

Queens Road

PO409AN

Brookside Road

PO409DT

Queens Road

PO409LN

Silcombe Lane

PO409BT

Lilac Cottages

PO409DL

Edinburgh Road

PO409RH

Guyers Road

PO409UH

Afton Road

PO409FQ

Queens Road

PO409AZ

School Green Road

PO409HD

Queens Road

PO409AU

School Green Road

PO409EN

Queens Road

PO409EQ

Clayton Road

PO409FB

Orchard Close

PO409BW

Church Place

PO409PG

Locksley Close

PO409BA

School Green Road

PO409UG

Wilmingham Lane

PO409AD

Clifton Villas

PO409TN

The Causeway

PO409UA

Southdown Road

PO409HP

Maple Villas

PO409HA

Queens Terrace

PO400AT

School Green Road

PO409RD

Gate Lane

PO409HL

Camp Road

PO409FX

High Street

PO409PP

Victoria Road

PO409BG

Hooke Hill

PO409AE

Tennyson Road

PO409QU

Coastguard Lane

PO409PA

Middleton

PO409DA

Copse Lane

PO409AP

School Green Road

PO409AT

School Green Road

PO409FR

Richmond Crescent

PO409BL

Hooke Hill

PO409RP

Moons Hill

PO409UD

Manor Road

PO409FP

Orchard Close

PO409DD

Redlake Road

Data Sources

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