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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 moderate crime levels, with around 123 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 Ventnor & St Lawrence is £41,126 per year. There are 1 schools in Ventnor & St Lawrence: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). 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

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £263,625 in Ventnor & St Lawrence area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ventnor & St Lawrence 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 Ventnor & St Lawrence over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached24£508,750
Flats17£165,000
Semi-Detached13£250,000
Terraced10£197,500

10 years median price trend in Ventnor & St Lawrence

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ventnor & St Lawrence.

All postcodes in Ventnor & St Lawrence

PO381BT

Alpine Road

PO381XD

Spindlers Road

PO389DF

Ventnor & St Lawrence

PO381DJ

Mitchell Avenue

PO381XY

Undercliff Drive

PO381DB

Belle Vue Road

PO381UH

Steephill Court Road

PO381HQ

St Catherines Place

PO381UX

Inglewood Park

PO381TY

Marlborough Road

PO381PF

Spring Hill

PO381DT

Altofts Gardens

PO381LX

Foxhills

PO381XN

Woolverton Road

PO381UZ

Seven Sisters Road

PO381DF

St Albans Gardens

PO381EX

Albert Street

PO381TQ

Tulse Hill

PO381SS

Church Street

PO381ES

Victoria Street

PO381SD

High Street

PO381EJ

Dudley Road

PO381TN

Southgrove Terrace

PO381ND

East Street

PO381XP

Woody Bay Cottages

PO381HT

Ashley Terrace

PO381XF

Undercliff Drive

PO381SQ

Hambrough Road

PO381JP

Esplanade

PO381TB

The Grove

PO381EW

Dudley Road

PO381DD

Zig Zag Road

PO381EL

Victoria Street

PO381LL

Zig Zag Road

PO381HF

Market Street

PO381JX

Esplanade

PO381UT

Barn Close

PO381NA

High Street

PO381UJ

Steephill Court Road

PO381EF

Dudley Road

PO381NN

St Boniface Gardens

PO381LZ

High Street

PO381QN

High Street

PO381XR

Old Park Road

PO381XG

Undercliff Drive

PO381BY

Zig Zag Road

PO381HD

Pound Lane

PO381PA

Ninestones Passage

PO381LG

Castle Road

PO381SZ

Alexandra Gardens

PO381BN

South Street

PO381LH

Gills Cliff Road

PO381JJ

Belgrave Road

PO381TS

Clarendon Villas

PO381BX

Alpine Road

PO381LS

High Street

PO381RZ

High Street

PO381LE

Park Avenue

PO381TT

Southgrove Road

PO381DH

Ocean View Road

PO381JQ

Albert Street

PO381PL

St Boniface Road

PO381NY

Trinity Road

PO381EQ

Dudley Road

PO381XA

Seven Sisters Road

PO381NE

Clarence Road

PO381UG

Steephill Cove

PO381JZ

Belgrave Road

PO381LY

High Street

PO381JT

Esplanade

PO381XT

Hunts Road

PO381NF

Blendworth Terrace

PO381UR

Pelham Road

PO381LD

Park Avenue

PO381HS

St Catherines View

PO381LR

Park Avenue

PO381NJ

North Street

PO381TP

Grove Road

PO381XJ

Undercliff Drive

PO381TG

Tulse Hill

PO381HJ

Beaconsfield Road

PO381JY

Bath Road

PO381UY

Seven Sisters Road

PO381SW

Church Street

PO381SN

Church Street

Data Sources

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