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Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey

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About

Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey is a primarily rural ward in the east-central part of the Isle of Wight, characterised by open farmland, small villages, and wooded valleys. The area centres on the historic village of Newchurch, with its distinctive church set on a prominent mound. The landscape is defined by the gentle roll of the Arreton Down to the west and the broader expanses of arable land that connect the settlements.

The ward includes Havenstreet, best known as the home of the Isle of Wight Steam Railway, whose heritage trains operate through the countryside. Ashey is noted for its isolated seaman's church and the nearby Ashey Down, which offers expansive views across the island's interior. This is an area of quiet lanes, scattered farms, and a strong connection to the island's agricultural and transport history.

Area overview

On average Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 3.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey is £44,569 per year. There are 1 schools in Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey is home to around 3,394 people, with a population density of about 94.4 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
113
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
3.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey Population
3,394
Population density
94.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
66(+108%)
Public order
12.67(+109%)
Other theft
9.43(+68%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.84(-28%)
Drugs
8.54(+209%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,264
96.2%
Other White
64
1.89%
White and Asian (mixed)
14
0.41%
Irish
14
0.41%
Indian
8
0.24%
Total population: 3,393

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
799
26.63%
Level 3 (A level)
548
18.27%
No qualifications
540
18%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
429
14.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
347
11.57%
Total 16+ residents: 3,000

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
888
58.38%
Owns with a mortgage
396
26.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
134
8.81%
Other social rented
58
3.81%
Other forms of private rent
32
2.1%
Total households: 1,521

Property prices in Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey

Median price£403,750
Price per sq ft£320
Sales (last 12 months)40
Typical range (middle 50%)£241K – £500K

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £403,750 (about £320 per square foot) in Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,060,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£460,000£331
Semi-Detached4£261,000£283
Terraced4£180,000£340
Flats5£135,000£241

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£270,000£113,000£180,000£227,000
2017£335,000£57,800£243,500£167,500
2018£345,000£200,000£267,500£181,000
2019£310,000£116,000£257,750£174,750
2020£392,500£128,000£257,500£357,500
2021£440,000£118,250£311,500£205,000
2022£417,500£130,000£282,000£217,500
2023£455,000£140,000£327,500£195,000
2024£442,500£122,500£315,500£235,000
2025£478,750£176,000£261,000£215,100
2026£403,750£104,250£421,000£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£212£178£236£213
2017£258£131£243£204
2018£245£235£225£205
2019£250£215£242£240
2020£254£203£266£259
2021£309£194£288£268
2022£398£268£323£265
2023£316£247£334£226
2024£353£235£328£287
2025£338£254£272£290
2026£305£204£243£340
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey

Is Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey safe?

Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey records about 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey?

The median sale price in Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey is £403,750 (about £320 per square foot) based on 40 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey?

Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey?

Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey sits around rank 16,453 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey?

The average household income in Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey is around £44,569 per year, and 4% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey?

Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey is represented by 1 elected councillor: Tony Barry (Reform UK).

All postcodes in Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey

PO360LP

Woods Drive

PO383AG

Morley Cottages

PO360JL

Forest Way

PO360EG

Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey

PO334BX

Gatehouse Road

PO360NT

Knighton Shute

PO360LN

Parkway

PO360JR

Newport Road

PO334AZ

Green Lane

PO334RZ

Briddlesford Road

PO369PJ

Newport Road

PO334AL

Ashey Park

PO334BP

Carters Road

PO360NB

Wackland Lane

PO360JZ

Forest Road

PO360LS

Newport Road

PO360LY

Harbors Lake Lane

PO334DN

Church Road

PO360NS

Lower Knighton Road

PO360HF

Youngwoods Way

PO333LA

Upton Road

PO334AD

St Peters Court

PO360EZ

Main Road

PO360LE

Alverstone Road

PO334DT

Station Road

PO334DA

Stroud Wood Road

PO360NX

Skinners Hill

PO334EA

Rowlands Lane

PO360JY

Forest Road

PO360NQ

Downsview

PO360JH

Forest Road

PO302NZ

Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey

PO333TH

Newnham Road

PO383AF

Canteen Road

PO360HA

Alverstone Road

PO360LL

The Paddock

PO360NP

Langbridge

PO302NY

Shepherds' Lane

PO334SB

Combley Road

PO360PX

The Brambles

PO360AF

Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey

PO360NU

Hill Top

PO360NR

Mersley Lane

PO360EQ

Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey

PO360JS

Verbena Cottages

PO383AH

Main Road

PO334RX

Briddlesford Road

PO360LT

Harbors Lake Lane

PO360LG

Forest Dell

PO360HB

Burnt House Lane

PO360NA

Longlands Lane

PO360JT

Ventnor Road

PO360EX

Main Road

PO360NZ

Alverstone Road

PO334DL

Main Road

PO360PR

Woods Drive

PO360LZ

Winford Road

PO360PS

Woods Drive

PO360EY

Alverstone Road

PO334DS

Station Road

PO334BL

Rowlands Lane

PO334DG

Church Road

PO360LW

Parkway

PO334DU

Elizabeth Gardens

PO360LA

Cupressus Avenue

PO360NF

High Street

PO334BU

Station Road

PO360PD

The Chase

PO360LJ

Alverstone Road

PO334BY

Stroud Wood Road

PO334AT

East Ashey Lane

PO334RS

Littletown Lane

PO333FG

Paddock Close

PO360JD

Woodside Avenue

PO360HS

Webster Way

PO360LQ

Winford Way

PO360NG

Milestone Crescent

PO334AJ

Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey

PO334DF

Rowlands Lane

PO360LH

Alverstone Road

PO334DJ

Main Road

PO334DH

Main Road

PO334DP

Main Road

PO360JW

Forest Way

PO360JJ

Forest Way

PO383AQ

Canteen Road

PO360JP

Scotchells Brook Lane

PO360NL

School Lane

PO302JQ

Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey

PO360HJ

Youngwoods Copse

PO360PF

Palmers Lane

PO360LB

Alverstone Road

PO334BS

Gatehouse Road

PO383AE

Main Road

PO360JU

Princelett Shute

PO334RU

Blacklands Road

PO334AX

Ashey Road

PO360JN

Forest Way

PO360NY

Alverstone Road

PO334DE

Rowlands Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.