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Lake South

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About

Lake South ward encompasses the southern coastal stretch of the Isle of Wight, centred on the village of Lake. The area is characterised by its proximity to wide, sandy beaches like Sandown Bay, with residential streets leading directly to the shore. The landscape is predominantly low-lying, with a mix of housing and small commercial premises serving the local community and visitors. It functions largely as a residential and holiday area, with a straightforward connection to the seaside.

A specific local landmark is the historic Lake Church, situated near the main road through the village. The ward includes the eastern edges of the military training grounds at Yaverland, which influence the hinterland. The geography is linear, following the coast, with the land rising gently inland towards the chalk downs. Public footpaths provide access to the coastal path and the nearby birdwatching sanctuary at Brading Marshes RSPB reserve.

Area overview

On average Lake South has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lake South is £41,292 per year. There are 2 schools in Lake South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Lake South is home to around 3,397 people, with a population density of about 1,575.9 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
13.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Lake South Population
3,397
Population density
1,575.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.74(+25%)
Public order
6.77(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.59(-55%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.3(-18%)
Shoplifting
4.71(-41%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,245
95.55%
Other White
54
1.59%
Irish
20
0.59%
White and Asian (mixed)
13
0.38%
Bangladeshi
11
0.32%
Total population: 3,396

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
798
26.19%
Level 4 qualifications or above
584
19.17%
Level 3 (A level)
496
16.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
435
14.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
346
11.36%
Total 16+ residents: 3,047

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
942
55.38%
Other social rented
275
16.17%
Owns with a mortgage
272
15.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
141
8.29%
Other forms of private rent
36
2.12%
Total households: 1,701

Property prices in Lake South

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 in Lake South area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £440,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Lake 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 Lake South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached33£297,000
Flats7£130,000
Semi-Detached8£261,250
Terraced7£255,000

10 years median price trend in Lake South

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

All postcodes in Lake South

PO376HL

Sandown Road

PO377EN

Cedar Drive

PO369QE

Merrie Gardens

PO377EU

Green Lane

PO377DE

Oaklyn Gardens

PO369PL

Lake Industrial Way

PO377BZ

Wilton Road

PO377HD

Green Lane

PO377DR

Hildyards Crescent

PO369QU

Sandown Road

PO377DG

Oaklyn Gardens

PO369GT

Newport Road

PO377EG

Anderri Way

PO377DD

Oaklyn Gardens

PO369PT

Merrie Farm Park

PO369JY

Sandown Road

PO377EF

Anderri Way

PO377HL

Green Lane

PO369QD

Merrie Gardens

PO376HZ

Sandown Road

PO377DB

Maida Vale Road

PO369QH

Blackpan Close

PO376HP

Sandown Road

PO377DT

Sandy Lane

PO377EH

Downland View

PO376HS

Littlestairs Road

PO377JB

Landguard Manor Road

PO369NE

Deans Close

PO369PG

Whitecross Lane

PO369PH

Spithead Business Centre

PO377EX

Fir Tree Close

PO377HE

Wheeler Way

PO377DZ

Coronation Gardens

PO369ND

Carpenter Close

PO377HA

Royal Close

PO377BY

Wilton Park Road

PO377HF

Wheeler Way

PO377EE

Downland View

PO369NN

Cemetery Road

PO376HX

Alresford Road

PO369LD

Haig Close

PO369NW

Cemetery Road

PO377EW

Whitecross Avenue

PO369PA

Newport Road

PO377ED

Cedar Drive

PO377ER

Whitecross Avenue

PO377EZ

Green Lane

PO369PD

Oaktree Close

PO369QJ

Merrie Gardens

PO377DX

Green Lane

PO377BS

Springfield Close

PO376HY

Sandown Road

PO369PF

Newport Road

PO377ES

Lovett Way

PO377EY

Hildyards Crescent

PO377QB

Landguard Manor Road

PO369QL

Kestrel Close

PO377DA

Wilton Road

PO376FH

Old School Mews

PO377HB

Lark Rise

PO377DS

Beech Tree Drive

PO369NF

Meadow Close

PO369LZ

Rosemead

PO369NP

Chelsfield Avenue

PO376HR

Littlestairs Road

PO369QN

Merrie Gardens

PO369QW

Plover Close

PO377ET

Whitecross Avenue

PO369QG

Merrie Gardens

PO369NA

Porter Avenue

PO377EB

Whitecross Avenue

PO369NL

Green Lane

PO369PE

Newport Road

PO377DW

King Edward Close

PO377EJ

Whitecross Lane

PO369NB

Porter Avenue

PO369PQ

Whitecross Farm Lane

PO376HH

Craigmore Court

PO369NJ

Westlake Avenue

PO377DY

Princes Way

PO377DU

Princes Way

PO377PL

Lake South

PO369QB

Woodhall Drive

PO369LU

Cherry Side

PO369LB

Sandown Road

PO369JX

Sandown Road

PO377PH

Sandy Lane

PO377DF

Oaklyn Gardens

PO376JD

Alresford Road

PO369NH

James Avenue

PO377EL

Scotchells Close

PO376HE

Sandown Road

PO377EP

Ninham Close

PO369LQ

Flitcroft Gardens

PO369QP

Pursley Close

PO369NQ

Lamorbey Road

PO377PJ

Landguard Manor Road

PO369QQ

Sandham Gardens

PO369QF

Home Farm Close

PO369QA

Ashey View

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.