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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

PO381RP

Westfield Bungalows

PO381EX

Albert Street

PO381DT

Altofts Gardens

PO381TQ

Tulse Hill

PO383DS

Castle Road

PO383AB

St Johns Road

PO381BT

Alpine Road

PO381HE

Market Street

PO381RH

Shore Road

PO381EQ

Dudley Road

PO381DY

Willow Close

PO381NU

Bonchurch Shute

PO381UQ

Undercliff Drive

PO381ER

Dudley Road

PO381TF

Marlborough Road

PO383BQ

Brookside Road

PO381XW

Woolverton Road

PO383DY

Clevelands Road

PO381NS

Trinity Road

PO383EL

St Johns Road

PO381XB

Spindlers Road

PO381DQ

Chestnut Close

PO381HN

St Catherine Street

PO383FD

St Johns Road

PO381UN

The Cliff Path

PO381AE

Newport Road

PO381SX

Pier Street

PO383DB

Stenbury View

PO381TA

Esplanade

PO381HA

Pound Lane

PO381JF

Albert Street

PO381EE

Alexandra Gardens

PO383AY

Badgers Close

PO381AW

Newport Road

PO381QZ

Madeira Road

PO381UL

Undercliff Drive

PO381BA

Newport Road

PO383BL

Grove Road

PO381BD

Newport Road

PO383EH

St Johns Road

PO381UB

Undercliff Gardens

PO381PS

Leeson Road

PO383AD

Shanklin Road

PO383AX

Rew Lane

PO381BX

Alpine Road

PO381HJ

Beaconsfield Road

PO381DH

Ocean View Road

PO381SG

Hambrough Road

PO381ED

Church Street

PO381EF

Dudley Road

PO381SJ

Church Street

PO381ET

Victoria Street

PO381DD

Zig Zag Road

PO381BG

Newport Road

PO383PL

St Johns Road

PO383DZ

Clevelands Road

PO383EB

St Johns Road

PO383EQ

Park View Close

PO381RD

Bonchurch Village Road

PO381XP

Woody Bay Cottages

PO381PZ

Leeson Road

PO381UW

Undercliff Drive

PO381HG

St Catherine Street

PO381QA

Banas Close

PO381DP

Mitchell Avenue

PO381DX

Old Station Road

PO383BW

St Martins Road

PO381LR

Park Avenue

PO381AA

Ocean View Road

PO381LB

Park Avenue

PO381AD

Gills Cliff Road

PO381QY

Madeira Road

PO383EA

Yarborough Road

PO381HH

Beaconsfield Road

PO383AA

St Johns Road

PO381BJ

Lowtherville Road

PO381XG

Undercliff Drive

PO381XS

Old Park Road

PO381ES

Victoria Street

PO381NN

St Boniface Gardens

PO389DF

Ventnor & St Lawrence

PO381QP

Madeira Road

PO383EP

Appuldurcombe Road

PO383BJ

Station Road

PO383EY

St Johns Road

PO381JT

Esplanade

PO381UT

Barn Close

PO381TG

Tulse Hill

PO381SW

Church Street

PO383BT

Beachfield Road

PO382AA

Whitwell Road

PO381BY

Zig Zag Road

PO381AR

Lowtherville Road

PO381EP

Albert Street

PO381UU

Fishers

PO381UG

Steephill Cove

PO381BE

Downlands Crescent

PO381JZ

Belgrave Road

PO381PU

Leeson Road

PO381PY

Leeson Road

Data Sources

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