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Ventnor & St Lawrence

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About

Ventnor & St Lawrence ward occupies the southern coast of the Isle of Wight, characterised by steep, verdant chalk downland that descends sharply to the English Channel. The area's unique microclimate, often noted as the warmest in Britain, supports subtropical plants not typically found at this latitude. This geography shapes the compact, terraced town of Ventnor, built into the hillside, and the quieter village of St Lawrence to the west.

The coastline here is dramatic, with cliffs and sheltered coves like Steephill Cove, accessible only on foot. The former Ventnor Botanic Garden site, now managed by the local council, thrives in the sheltered undercliff area. The ward's infrastructure, including the esplanade and historic pier, is directly influenced by its challenging terrain, with roads winding down to the sea from the uplands.

Area overview

On average Ventnor & St Lawrence has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. 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 Ventnor & St Lawrence is £41,126 per year. Ventnor & St Lawrence is home to around 3,270 people, with a population density of about 713.4 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
123
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ventnor & St Lawrence Population
3,270
Population density
713.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
65.75(+107%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.41(+74%)
Public order
19.57(+222%)
Shoplifting
18.04(+126%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.93(+85%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,008
91.96%
Other White
126
3.85%
Irish
32
0.98%
White and Asian (mixed)
21
0.64%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
21
0.64%
Total population: 3,271

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
927
31.64%
No qualifications
570
19.45%
Level 3 (A level)
447
15.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
398
13.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
292
9.97%
Total 16+ residents: 2,930

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
812
47.15%
Private landlord or letting agency
406
23.58%
Owns with a mortgage
242
14.05%
Other social rented
180
10.45%
Other forms of private rent
59
3.43%
Total households: 1,722

Property prices in Ventnor & St Lawrence

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£279
Sales (last 12 months)63
Typical range (middle 50%)£165K – £488K

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £279 per square foot) in Ventnor & St Lawrence area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £850,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ventnor & St Lawrence over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£535,000£365
Semi-Detached12£248,250£261
Terraced12£169,250£227
Flats16£155,500£262

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ventnor & St Lawrence

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ventnor & St Lawrence.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£322,500£150,000£245,000£164,000
2017£350,000£130,000£205,000£160,000
2018£385,000£136,500£222,000£200,000
2019£411,500£164,000£185,000£157,000
2020£400,000£167,500£210,000£199,500
2021£473,750£165,000£265,000£210,000
2022£510,000£175,000£335,000£252,000
2023£485,000£173,000£277,500£243,000
2024£426,000£221,000£318,000£178,750
2025£507,500£165,000£250,000£169,250
2026£510,000£153,000£255,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ventnor & St Lawrence.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ventnor & St Lawrence.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£292£201£179£194
2017£285£196£185£199
2018£281£199£190£193
2019£288£199£207£224
2020£319£250£215£224
2021£331£229£283£244
2022£346£248£290£299
2023£353£286£284£255
2024£269£248£313£281
2025£348£265£287£249
2026£375£264£169
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ventnor & St Lawrence.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ventnor & St Lawrence in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Ventnor & St Lawrence

Is Ventnor & St Lawrence safe?

Ventnor & St Lawrence records about 123 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 Ventnor & St Lawrence?

The median sale price in Ventnor & St Lawrence is £220,000 (about £279 per square foot) based on 63 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Ventnor & St Lawrence?

Ventnor & St Lawrence scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Ventnor & St Lawrence sits around rank 8,823 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 Ventnor & St Lawrence?

The average household income in Ventnor & St Lawrence is around £41,126 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Ventnor & St Lawrence?

Ventnor & St Lawrence is represented by 1 elected councillor: Ed Blake (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Ventnor & St Lawrence

PO381UU

Fishers

PO381HH

Beaconsfield Road

PO381AD

Gills Cliff Road

PO381BZ

Zig Zag Road

PO381NW

Trinity Road

PO381TW

Southgrove Road

PO381ST

Pier Street

PO381NS

Trinity Road

PO381UE

Castle Court

PO381EE

Alexandra Gardens

PO381XS

Old Park Road

PO381LB

Park Avenue

PO381SX

Pier Street

PO381NH

Kent Road

PO381BU

Alpine Road

PO381DN

High Street

PO381DE

St Albans Road

PO381TH

Grove Road

PO381EH

Dudley Road

PO381EZ

Albert Street

PO381XB

Spindlers Road

PO381EY

Albert Street

PO381TA

Esplanade

PO389BN

Church Street

PO381EA

Zig Zag Road

PO381EB

Macrocarpa Road

PO381UB

Undercliff Gardens

PO381TX

Twining Road

PO381HP

Wheelers Bay

PO381XZ

Undercliff Drive

PO381LU

High Street

PO381LF

Park Avenue

PO381LQ

Castle Road

PO381PP

St Boniface Road

PO381EU

Albert Street

PO381XE

Seven Sisters Close

PO381DW

Mitchell Avenue

PO381JE

Albert Street

PO381ER

Dudley Road

PO381HY

Pound Lane

PO381JL

Esplanade Road

PO381DP

Mitchell Avenue

PO381PE

Spring Hill

PO381LP

Inglewood Park

PO381JF

Albert Street

PO381SG

Hambrough Road

PO381JG

Albert Street

PO381JU

Alma Road

PO381LJ

Whitwell Road

PO381HL

Beaconsfield Road

PO381NQ

West Street

PO381XX

Undercliff Drive

PO381TD

The Grove

PO381HE

Market Street

PO381ET

Victoria Street

PO381EG

Devonshire Terrace

PO381UF

Steephill Road

PO381XU

Old Park Road

PO381HN

St Catherine Street

PO381UQ

Undercliff Drive

PO381JB

Alpine Road

PO381LT

High Street

PO381XH

Undercliff Drive

PO381JH

Belgrave Road

PO381HR

Ventnor Holiday Villas

PO381HW

Madeira Road

PO381JN

Marine Parade

PO381RB

Trinity Road

PO381NL

Trinity Road

PO381NB

St Boniface Villas

PO381JW

Esplanade Road

PO381AF

Steephill Down Road

PO381NZ

South Street

PO381JD

Belgrave Road

PO381SJ

Church Street

PO381DS

Mitchell Avenue

PO389DG

Ventnor & St Lawrence

PO381UW

Undercliff Drive

PO381HG

St Catherine Street

PO381PW

St Boniface Gardens

PO382AA

Whitwell Road

PO381JR

Esplanade

PO381DA

Zig Zag Road

PO381TE

Marlborough Road

PO381TF

Marlborough Road

PO381PD

Spring Hill Court

PO381HU

Wheelers Bay Road

PO381RY

High Street

PO381NP

St Boniface Road

PO381EN

Dudley Road

PO381XW

Woolverton Road

PO381UN

The Cliff Path

PO381UL

Undercliff Drive

PO381ED

Church Street

PO381DU

Mitchell Avenue

PO381NG

South Street

PO381UD

Castle Close

PO381EP

Albert Street

PO381TJ

Spring Hill

PO381HA

Pound 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.