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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

PO409HZ

Camp Road

PO409QR

Easton Lane

PO409XH

Brookside Road

PO409PU

Victoria Road

PO409JJ

Stroud Road

PO409RA

Freshwater Bay

PO409HX

New Village

PO409TP

Afton Road

PO409JY

High Street

PO409AF

Clifton Terrace

PO409FS

Cameron Close

PO409UQ

Wilmingham Lane

PO409TT

Afton Road

PO409PD

Bedbury Lane

PO409QY

Coastguard Lane

PO409TZ

Afton Down

PO409DU

Clayton Road

PO409BP

Church Place

PO409JD

Stroud Road

PO409AS

School Green Road

PO409BZ

Copse Lane

PO409HQ

Pound Green

PO409DE

Kings Manor Road

PO409RN

Middleton

PO409EU

Queens Close

PO409PH

Bedbury Lane

PO409JE

Jubilee Villas

PO409BN

Church Place

PO409UF

Newport Road

PO409BU

Copse Lane

PO409DX

Windmill Lane

PO409JA

Stroud Road

PO409FF

Brookside Close

PO409QG

The Square

PO409HT

Camp Road

PO409PB

Bedbury Lane

PO409TR

Blackbridge Road

PO409QA

Guyers Road

PO409PS

Victoria Road

PO409QN

Blackbridge Road

PO409DR

Audley Court

PO409JB

Stroud Road

PO409FD

Avenue Road

PO409LB

High Street

PO409AJ

School Green Road

PO409AW

School Green Road

PO409EY

Queens Road

PO409UZ

Avenue Road

PO409DJ

Regina Road

PO409RF

Simmonds Close

PO304HE

Military Road

PO409FZ

Hooke Close

PO409HF

Clifton Villas

PO409HN

Camp Road

PO409UX

Wilmingham Lane

PO409JX

High Street

PO409HG

Pound Green

PO409AY

School Green Road

PO409RB

Gate Lane

PO409XD

Coopers Close

PO409BD

Afton Road

PO409BH

Hooke Hill

PO409UT

Avenue Road

PO409ET

Queens Road

PO409EZ

Queens Road

PO409HW

Camp Road

PO409QT

Gate Lane

PO409QP

Blackbridge Road

PO409XB

Stroud Road

PO409DQ

Parkway

PO409NU

Court Road

PO409PX

Victoria Road

PO409BE

Silcombe Lane

PO409RL

Brooklyn Gardens

PO304HF

Military Road

PO409DF

Ronstan Gardens

PO409QW

Blackbridge Road

PO409TA

Afton Barns

PO409PZ

Guyers Road

PO409AB

Tennyson Road

PO409QE

Terrace Lane

PO409AX

School Green Road

PO409PQ

Pound Green

PO409PE

Bedbury Lane

PO409PY

Gate Lane

PO409NY

Middleton

PO409EH

Clayton Road

PO409DS

Moa Place

PO409JL

Cameron Close

PO409AL

School Green Road

PO409AQ

Oak Villas

PO409BB

School Green Road

PO409PT

Everard Close

PO409HS

Camp Road

PO409UU

Avenue Road

PO409QB

Gate Lane

PO409XR

Newport Road

PO409XJ

Jennings Close

PO409HH

Camp Road

Data Sources

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