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Ryde Appley & Elmfield

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About

The Ryde Appley & Elmfield ward occupies a residential and coastal stretch in the northern part of Ryde, Isle of Wight. Its western boundary runs inland along the railway line, while the area extends eastward to the shoreline of the Solent. The topography includes the gentle slope from Appley Park down to the sea, featuring a mix of suburban housing, local shopping parades, and open green spaces.

A prominent feature is the historic Appley Tower, a Victorian folly standing at the edge of the park overlooking the sea. The long, flat expanse of Appley Beach, with its distinctive wooden groynes, is backed by the popular promenade and a large, grassy area for recreation. The ward also contains Elmfield, a quieter residential district set further back from the coast.

Area overview

On average Ryde Appley & Elmfield has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ryde Appley & Elmfield is £44,548 per year. There are 2 schools in Ryde Appley & Elmfield: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ryde Appley & Elmfield is home to around 3,827 people, with a population density of about 2,212.4 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ryde Appley & Elmfield Population
3,827
Population density
2,212.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.31(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.96(-60%)
Other theft
4.7(-16%)
Public order
2.61(-57%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.35(-64%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,579
93.52%
Other White
103
2.69%
Irish
38
0.99%
Other Asian
22
0.57%
White and Asian (mixed)
22
0.57%
Total population: 3,827

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
884
27.08%
No qualifications
642
19.67%
Level 3 (A level)
564
17.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
488
14.95%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
372
11.4%
Total 16+ residents: 3,264

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
774
43.31%
Owns with a mortgage
404
22.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
354
19.81%
Other social rented
180
10.07%
Other forms of private rent
38
2.13%
Total households: 1,787

Property prices in Ryde Appley & Elmfield

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £288,750 in Ryde Appley & Elmfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £680,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ryde Appley & Elmfield 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 Ryde Appley & Elmfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£386,000
Flats19£150,000
Semi-Detached15£290,000
Terraced4£292,500

10 years median price trend in Ryde Appley & Elmfield

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ryde Appley & Elmfield.

All postcodes in Ryde Appley & Elmfield

PO331QU

Woodland Mews

PO331AW

Marlborough Road

PO331PG

Thornton Manor Drive

Data Sources

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