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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

PO381QU

Madeira Vale

PO381SQ

Hambrough Road

PO383DE

Manor Road

PO381TT

Southgrove Road

PO383BZ

High Street

PO381QD

Leeson Road

PO381DN

High Street

PO381AP

Lowtherville Road

PO381QT

Madeira Road

PO381EW

Dudley Road

PO381FD

Madeira Road

PO381QL

Madeira Road

PO381DA

Zig Zag Road

PO381HD

Pound Lane

PO383DP

Berrymead

PO381XF

Undercliff Drive

PO381UX

Inglewood Park

PO381QN

High Street

PO381RN

Shore Road

PO381HW

Madeira Road

PO383BH

High Street

PO383BY

Clarence Road

PO383EZ

St Johns Road

PO381LX

Foxhills

PO381AL

Downside

PO381AQ

Newport Road

PO383DH

Manor Road

PO381DB

Belle Vue Road

PO381NX

Bonchurch Shute

PO381UY

Seven Sisters Road

PO381LY

High Street

PO381TB

The Grove

PO381AU

Gloucester Road

PO381UE

Castle Court

PO381EY

Albert Street

PO381DF

St Albans Gardens

PO381RZ

High Street

PO381RY

High Street

PO383AZ

St Martins Road

PO383DF

Manor Road

PO381RW

Grangeside

PO389DG

Ventnor & St Lawrence

PO381LS

High Street

PO381AS

Cornwall Road

PO381AJ

Littleton Close

PO383DL

Old School Court

PO381AY

York Road

PO381TW

Southgrove Road

PO383AU

Rew Lane

PO383EN

Appuldurcombe Road

PO381QR

Kings Bay Road

PO381XR

Old Park Road

PO381TX

Twining Road

PO383QA

The Glade

PO383BP

Grove Road

PO381AF

Steephill Down Road

PO381SN

Church Street

PO381XT

Hunts Road

PO381DU

Mitchell Avenue

PO381BL

Lowtherville Road

PO383BN

Brookside Crescent

PO381HU

Wheelers Bay Road

PO381RG

Bonchurch Village Road

PO381LJ

Whitwell Road

PO381RQ

Bonchurch Village Road

PO381DR

Mitchell Avenue

PO381XH

Undercliff Drive

PO381NY

Trinity Road

PO381XU

Old Park Road

PO381SD

High Street

PO381EG

Devonshire Terrace

PO381PE

Spring Hill

PO381QX

Spring Gardens

PO381EZ

Albert Street

PO381LD

Park Avenue

PO381TN

Southgrove Terrace

PO381DJ

Mitchell Avenue

PO381NR

Maples Drive

PO381JR

Esplanade

PO381UF

Steephill Road

PO383DA

Manor Road

PO381XD

Spindlers Road

PO381FA

Lowtherville Road

PO381RE

Bonchurch Village Road

PO381EA

Zig Zag Road

PO381RJ

Bonchurch Village Road

PO381LL

Zig Zag Road

PO381DG

St Margarets Glade

PO381EL

Victoria Street

PO381ND

East Street

PO383EG

Avenue Road

PO383EE

St Johns Road

PO383EJ

Worsley Drive

PO381NG

South Street

PO383BX

Mountfield Road

PO381JJ

Belgrave Road

PO381NE

Clarence Road

PO381PW

St Boniface Gardens

PO381PJ

St Boniface Terrace

PO381XY

Undercliff Drive

Data Sources

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