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Isle of Wight

England / South East / Isle of Wight

About

The Isle of Wight is a district and county located off the south coast of England, separated from the mainland by the Solent. Covering an area of approximately 380 square kilometres, it is the largest island in England. The district includes towns such as Newport, Ryde, and Cowes, along with rural villages and coastal areas. Its geography features cliffs, beaches, and downs, with the River Medina running through the centre.

The island is known for its maritime heritage, including the annual Cowes Week sailing regatta. It has a mix of agricultural land, nature reserves, and tourist attractions like the Needles rock formation. Transport links include ferries to the mainland and a limited rail network. The population is around 140,000, with tourism playing a significant role in the local economy. The Isle of Wight also has a distinct cultural identity, hosting events such as the Isle of Wight Festival.

Area overview

On average Isle of Wight has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Isle of Wight is £36,749 per year. There are 52 schools in Isle of Wight: 38 primary (0 Outstanding and 30 Good) and 7 secondary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
9.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Isle of Wight Population
140,459
Population density
370 per km²

Demographics

British
131,697
93.76%
Other White
3,550
2.53%
Other Asian
846
0.6%
Irish
830
0.59%
White and Asian (mixed)
584
0.42%
Total population: 140,459

Housing

Owns outright
28,737
44.36%
Owns with a mortgage
15,083
23.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
11,731
18.11%
Other social rented
6,379
9.85%
Other forms of private rent
1,649
2.55%
Total households: 64,775

Property prices in Isle of Wight

Based on 1,877 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Isle of Wight area, with individual transactions ranging from £47,000 up to £2,225,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached631£385,000
Flats353£146,000
Semi-Detached529£260,000
Terraced364£215,000

10 years price trend in Isle of Wight

All wards in Isle of Wight

Bembridge

Binstead & Fishbourne

Brading & St Helens

Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet

Carisbrooke & Gunville

Central Rural

Chale, Niton & Shorwell

Cowes Medina

Cowes North

Cowes South & Northwood

Cowes West & Gurnard

East Cowes

Fairlee & Whippingham

Freshwater North & Yarmouth

Freshwater South

Haylands & Swanmore

Lake North

Lake South

Mountjoy & Shide

Nettlestone & Seaview

Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey

Newport Central

Newport West

Osborne

Pan & Barton

Parkhurst & Hunnyhill

Ryde Appley & Elmfield

Ryde Monktonmead

Ryde North West

Ryde South East

Ryde West

Sandown North

Sandown South

Shanklin Central

Shanklin South

Totland & Colwell

Ventnor & St Lawrence

Wootton Bridge

Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.