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Ventnor & Wroxall

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About

Ventnor sits on the southern coast of the Isle of Wight, built on steep slopes that descend to a narrow seafront. The bay, promenade and the steep ravine known as Ventnor Chine give direct access from terraces to shingle and rock pools. A sheltered microclimate on the Undercliff allows collections of tree ferns, agaves and subtropical species to thrive at Ventnor Botanic Garden, which occupies terraces above the town and opens onto coastal paths. The town expanded in the Victorian era as a seaside resort and retains terraces and former spa buildings along the bay.

Wroxall lies inland on higher ground, centred on the Wroxall Abbey estate and its sunken gardens. The former manor buildings now house accommodation and event spaces; the grounds include walled gardens and orchard planting that are visited by local walkers. Narrow lanes and public footpaths link the village to surrounding farmland and to Ventnor’s coastal paths, offering a mix of village streets, parkland and stretches of rural hedgerow. Community events, a village hall and a small shop support local life, while seasonal bus services connect Wroxall with the island road network.

Area overview

On average Ventnor & Wroxall has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ventnor & Wroxall is £41,126 per year. There are 4 schools in Ventnor & Wroxall: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Ventnor & Wroxall is home to around 7,275 people, with a population density of about 462.0 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
11.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ventnor & Wroxall Population
7,275
Population density
462 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.78(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.72(-13%)
Public order
9.62(+58%)
Shoplifting
8.38(+5%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.19(-4%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,817
93.72%
Other White
196
2.69%
Irish
72
0.99%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
40
0.55%
White and Asian (mixed)
35
0.48%
Total population: 7,274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,779
28.09%
No qualifications
1,295
20.45%
Level 3 (A level)
1,018
16.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
906
14.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
679
10.72%
Total 16+ residents: 6,333

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,743
48.2%
Owns with a mortgage
643
17.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
642
17.75%
Other social rented
436
12.06%
Other forms of private rent
102
2.82%
Total households: 3,616

Property prices in Ventnor & Wroxall

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £245,750 in Ventnor & Wroxall 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 & Wroxall 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 & Wroxall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats22£162,500
Detached40£411,000
Terraced21£185,000
Semi-Detached33£250,000

10 years median price trend in Ventnor & Wroxall

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

All postcodes in Ventnor & Wroxall

PO381QJ

Madeira Road

PO381LP

Inglewood Park

PO383LS

Clarence Road

PO381HT

Ashley Terrace

PO381PN

St Boniface Road

PO381LE

Park Avenue

PO381NZ

South Street

PO381JL

Esplanade Road

PO381BP

Steephill Down Road

PO381JX

Esplanade

PO381HR

Ventnor Holiday Villas

PO381AX

York Road

PO383DT

Berry Mead

PO383BE

Station Road

PO381LF

Park Avenue

PO381NF

Blendworth Terrace

PO381EH

Dudley Road

PO381PA

Ninestones Passage

PO383DW

Rew Lane

PO381AB

Ocean View Road

PO381NQ

West Street

PO381BH

Rew Close

PO381PP

St Boniface Road

PO381RL

The Cliff Path

PO381UH

Steephill Court Road

PO381LZ

High Street

PO383ED

Yarborough Terrace

PO381YH

Newport Road

PO381BN

South Street

PO381NW

Trinity Road

PO381NB

St Boniface Villas

PO381TP

Grove Road

PO381PD

Spring Hill Court

PO381BU

Alpine Road

PO381XX

Undercliff Drive

PO381AT

Gloucester Road

PO381JB

Alpine Road

PO381PT

Leeson Road

PO381XJ

Undercliff Drive

PO383BA

St Martins Road

PO381NH

Kent Road

PO381PR

Leeson Road

PO381SZ

Alexandra Gardens

PO381XE

Seven Sisters Close

PO381JW

Esplanade Road

PO381EJ

Dudley Road

PO381UD

Castle Close

PO381TH

Grove Road

PO381HF

Market Street

PO381HL

Beaconsfield Road

PO381NJ

North Street

PO381JG

Albert Street

PO381QB

Bonchurch Shute

PO381NL

Trinity Road

PO381DE

St Albans Road

PO383BS

West Street

PO381HP

Wheelers Bay

PO381LG

Castle Road

PO381BW

Ash Court

PO381JE

Albert Street

PO381LQ

Castle Road

PO381EU

Albert Street

PO381TJ

Spring Hill

PO381UJ

Steephill Court Road

PO381TE

Marlborough Road

PO381BQ

Newport Road

PO381XN

Woolverton Road

PO381XZ

Undercliff Drive

PO381HS

St Catherines View

PO381BZ

Zig Zag Road

PO381HY

Pound Lane

PO383DJ

Wallis Close

PO383BB

Brookside Crescent

PO381JU

Alma Road

PO381PF

Spring Hill

PO381RF

Shore Road

PO381PX

Leeson Road

PO383EF

St Johns Road

PO381HQ

St Catherines Place

PO381NA

High Street

PO383ER

Redhill Lane

PO381DL

Mitchell Avenue

PO383DU

Castle Road

PO381NP

St Boniface Road

PO381QS

Madeira Road

PO381JY

Bath Road

PO381BB

Newport Road

PO381XA

Seven Sisters Road

PO381TY

Marlborough Road

PO381LU

High Street

PO381DW

Mitchell Avenue

PO381DZ

Hazel Close

PO381AN

South View

PO381EN

Dudley Road

PO381JN

Marine Parade

PO381UR

Pelham Road

PO383PH

Coombe Park

PO383BU

West Street

PO381DS

Mitchell Avenue

PO389BN

Church Street

Data Sources

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