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About

Wootton Bridge ward sits on the northeastern coast of the Isle of Wight, centred on the village of Wootton. The area is characterised by the tidal estuary of Wootton Creek, which creates a distinctive inland waterway. This sheltered harbour is a focal point for boating and maritime activity, with residential areas and local amenities spreading out from its banks. The landscape includes pockets of woodland and fields alongside the developed village centre.

A notable feature is the historic Wootton Bridge itself, a listed structure crossing the creek. The area contains Fishbourne, known for its ferry terminal connecting to Portsmouth. Land use is mixed, with housing, small businesses, and areas of natural shoreline. The ward provides a quiet, residential character with direct access to the Solent waters, distinct from the busier resort towns elsewhere on the island.

Area overview

On average Wootton Bridge has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 6.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wootton Bridge is £51,609 per year. There are 1 schools in Wootton Bridge: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Wootton Bridge is home to around 3,387 people, with a population density of about 487.7 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
6.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wootton Bridge Population
3,387
Population density
487.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.44(-29%)
Shoplifting
9.15(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.02(-59%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.72(-27%)
Public order
3.54(-42%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,185
93.98%
Other White
77
2.27%
Irish
42
1.24%
White and Asian (mixed)
19
0.56%
Other Asian
11
0.32%
Total population: 3,389

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
860
29.06%
No qualifications
522
17.64%
Level 3 (A level)
505
17.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
394
13.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
332
11.22%
Total 16+ residents: 2,959

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
861
52.89%
Owns with a mortgage
367
22.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
193
11.86%
Other social rented
101
6.2%
Other forms of private rent
49
3.01%
Total households: 1,628

Property prices in Wootton Bridge

Median price£312,500
Price per sq ft£319
Sales (last 12 months)56
Typical range (middle 50%)£225K – £401K

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £312,500 (about £319 per square foot) in Wootton Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wootton Bridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£370,000£348
Semi-Detached13£299,950£320
Terraced9£190,000£276
Flats3£105,000£250

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wootton Bridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wootton Bridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£245,000£83,500£190,000£165,000
2017£255,000£83,000£190,000£155,000
2018£276,500£90,500£197,500£155,000
2019£287,000£110,000£235,000£150,000
2020£340,000£80,000£211,500£172,500
2021£340,000£89,950£297,475£185,000
2022£380,000£80,000£285,000£222,500
2023£367,500£95,000£270,500£187,000
2024£350,000£100,000£300,000£213,000
2025£400,000£105,000£315,000£220,000
2026£347,500£80,000£298,725£195,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wootton Bridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wootton Bridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£273£199£235£271
2017£276£185£218£222
2018£272£211£243£215
2019£297£204£225£255
2020£272£196£250£231
2021£323£190£291£260
2022£384£192£342£314
2023£375£210£354£280
2024£371£227£300£282
2025£346£250£320£281
2026£349£201£303£253
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wootton Bridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wootton Bridge in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Wootton Bridge

Is Wootton Bridge safe?

Wootton Bridge records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Wootton Bridge?

The median sale price in Wootton Bridge is £312,500 (about £319 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Wootton Bridge?

Wootton Bridge has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Wootton Bridge?

Wootton Bridge scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Wootton Bridge sits around rank 18,616 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 Wootton Bridge?

The average household income in Wootton Bridge is around £51,609 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Wootton Bridge?

Wootton Bridge is represented by 1 elected councillor: Tony Raffe (Reform UK).

All postcodes in Wootton Bridge

PO334JE

St Edmunds Walk

PO334NE

Palmers Road

PO334HY

New Road

PO334ND

Palmers Road

PO334RF

Glendale Close

PO334LZ

High Street

PO334HU

New Road

PO334JB

St Edmunds Walk

PO334LT

Mary Rose Avenue

PO334QG

Glebe Gardens

PO334QF

Bridgeway

PO334JX

Creek Gardens

PO334QX

Fernhill

PO334QB

Rectory Close

PO334NW

Brannon Way

PO334JR

Woodside Road

PO334QU

Station Road

PO334RG

Station Road

PO334NU

Brannon Way

PO334NF

Palmers Road

PO334LL

High Street

PO334LJ

High Street

PO334RD

Gravel Pit Road

PO334LU

High Street

PO334PT

Church Road

PO334JD

Woodlands Crescent

PO334QE

Rectory Drive

PO334JF

Whitehead Crescent

PO334LN

Mary Rose Avenue

PO334LY

Kennedy Close

PO334AH

Harwood Close

PO334RQ

Station Road

PO334PX

Church Road

PO334PU

Church Road

PO334QH

Church Close

PO334JW

New Road

PO334NR

Lushington Hill

PO334PR

High Street

PO334HS

Mill Square

PO334HZ

New Road

PO334JL

New Road

PO334RA

Station Road

PO334JP

New Road

PO334NQ

Footways

PO334NY

Reynards Place

PO334PQ

Red Road

PO334QQ

Rectory Drive

PO334RE

Station Road

PO334PY

Church Road

PO334PZ

Church Road

PO334JT

Lower Woodside Road

PO334NP

Brocks Copse Road

PO334QD

Church Close

PO334QA

Rectory Drive

PO334DY

Havenstreet Main Road

PO334AF

Hunters Moon Close

PO334LR

Mary Rose Avenue

PO334PF

High Street

PO334NB

Beechcroft Drive

PO334NT

Lushington Hill

PO334NG

Footways

PO334PL

High Street

PO334HR

Sloop Lane

PO334JN

Creek Gardens

PO334PE

High Street

PO334LP

Brannon Way

PO334QT

Fernside Way

PO334NL

Holford Road

PO334NA

Palmers Road

PO334JA

Red Road

PO334QZ

Packsfield Lane

PO334JJ

St Edmunds Walk

PO334RB

Gravel Pit Road

PO334HT

New Road

PO334LS

Downsview Gardens

PO334HX

New Road

PO334AA

Church Road

PO334PJ

Red Road

PO334LW

Mary Rose Avenue

PO334PW

Red Road

PO334RJ

Park View

PO334PA

Mary Rose Avenue

PO334PH

Red Road

PO334JU

Lower Woodside Road

PO334RP

Packsfield Lane

PO334PN

Red Road

PO334NH

Church Road

PO334RL

Park Road

PO334PG

Red Road

PO334NX

Brannon Way

PO334QY

Fernhill

PO334NJ

Norman Way

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.